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24 January 2022

The History of Wimbledon RFC

In 1865 Queen Victoria reigned, Alice in Wonderland was published, the American Civil War was coming to an end and Wimbledon Rugby Football Club was born...

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24 January 2022

The History of Wimbledon RFC

In 1865 Queen Victoria reigned, Alice in Wonderland was published, the American Civil War was coming to an end and Wimbledon Rugby Football Club was born...

17 January 2022

The First Golden Age Of Australian Rugby

Rugby union in Australia suffered hugely in the aftermath of the First World War, but as the 1920s progressed, the sport gradually re-established its foothold...

10 January 2022

Proud To be A Steeler

It’s November 1995 in Central Station Pub, King's Cross, London. Six men are sat around a table, excitedly discussing plans to create the first rugby club of its kind. Every one of them has a shared dream—to establish a safe environment for men to play rugby, where players can participate regardless of sexual orientation, race, or age...

03 January 2022

#FromTheVaults – Australia Jersey, 1947-48

In 1947, the Australian rugby union team embarked on a nine-month tour to Britain, Ireland, France and North America. This jersey was worn on that tour...

20 December 2021

Bringing Rugby History To Life For Children

Rugby author James Stafford chats with us about his new book ‘How Wales Beat the Mighty All Blacks’ and his mission to bring rugby history to life for readers of all ages.

13 December 2021

The Flying Prince

Sports journalist Hugh Godwin tells us about his new book, ‘The Flying Prince: Alexander Obolensky’…

06 December 2021

#FromTheVaults – Varsity Match Programme, 1921

The Varsity Match epitomises the long-standing rivalry between the universities at Oxford and Cambridge and December 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the first Varsity Match played at Twickenham...

29 November 2021

The Evolution of the England Pack

In 150 years of English rugby, the pack has often been the source of English success. This article examines the evolution of the English pack and key partnerships since forward positions first began to develop into their recognisable modern form in the early 1920s.

22 November 2021

RFU at 150: A Royal Centenary

As the Rugby Football Union celebrates its 150th year, we wind the clock back to 1971 when it celebrated its Centenary…

15 November 2021

Power and Pace – a Dynasty of All Black Wingers

On 30th October 2021, the latest in a seemingly endless line of great All Black wingers, Will Jordan, caught the ball in his own half, accelerated and then kicked over his opponents’ heads at the Principality Stadium, going on unchallenged by a bemused Welsh defence to touch down a thrilling try...

11 November 2021

The Rose and Poppy Gates at Twickenham Stadium

This weekend, as is tradition, the competing rugby teams will enter Twickenham Stadium through the Rose and Poppy Memorial Gates. Unveiled on 29th April 2016, the gates are a tribute to all rugby players from around the world who have lost their lives in war...

08 November 2021

RFU at 150: The Red Roses

More than 100 years after the foundation of the Rugby Football Union, another pioneering group of individuals sparked a revolution that would permanently change the face of rugby union in Britain…

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