
19 December 2022
#FromTheVaults - Snow at Twickenham
This month, we’re highlighting some photographs in our collection which show action from a rugby match which was played in very wintry conditions...
Did you know that on Christmas Day in 1872 a match was played in Calcutta with 20 players representing England and 20 representing Scotland, Ireland and Wales? After a failed attempt at attracting members, the Calcutta Club folded and their remaining silver rupees were melted and formed into the Calcutta Cup that we still play for today.
Christmas Card, 1964. Artist - Fougasse
The World Rugby Museum would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!