
05 May 2025
Ronnie's Red Jacket
Earlier this year, Ronnie Poulton's red military mess dress suit was donated to the World Rugby Museum by his family, along with his dress sword...
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!