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27 February 2024

Snowy Svenson – the unsung try-scoring wing

It is almost 100 years since the great All Black ‘Invincibles’ cut a swathe through the rugby teams of the United Kingdom, Ireland and France to record 30 straight victories. The unsung hero of the tour was the left winger, 'Snowy' Svenson...

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27 February 2024

Snowy Svenson – the unsung try-scoring wing

It is almost 100 years since the great All Black ‘Invincibles’ cut a swathe through the rugby teams of the United Kingdom, Ireland and France to record 30 straight victories. The unsung hero of the tour was the left winger, 'Snowy' Svenson...

21 February 2024

The Evolution of the Rugby Jersey

Rugby union has changed considerably since Ireland captain D.B. Walkington played an international match against Scotland wearing a monocle. This article explores the evolution of the rugby jersey...

12 February 2024

Is a dog a spectator?

In November 1886 an unusual series of events led to special consideration being given to the question of whether a dog could be considered a spectator at a rugby match...

08 February 2024

I remember when…

Twickenham Stadium Tour Guide John recalls his first trip to Twickenham back in 1964...

02 February 2024

Scotland v Wales, 1924

One hundred years ago, the 1924 Five Nations Championship began badly for Scotland when they travelled to Paris to play France on New Year’s Day...

15 January 2024

“The father of All Blacks rugby” and his connection to London Irish by Paddy Lennon

The following article is an exclusive from Paddy Lennon, author of ‘London Irish –125 years of passion in exile’...

11 January 2024

The Jimmy Peters Story

James ‘Jimmy’ Peters was the first black man to play rugby union for England. He had a difficult start in life but, showing great strength of character, he overcame hardships, setbacks and intolerance to represent his country with distinction.

11 December 2023

Japan’s Auntie Rugby

Established in 1952, IWATAYA is a Japanese golf equipment manufacturer, but its origin can be traced back 101 years. In this article Hideki Shoji explores the company’s long history and its links to the sport of rugby...

04 December 2023

50 Years of Stewart’s Melville College Former Pupil Club

Richard Steele reminisces about the history of and his experience with the club…

13 November 2023

PLAYER PROFILE: Ugo Monye

On 26 November 2023, Ugo Monye will be making his Legends Tour of Twickenham Stadium debut, so we're taking a look back at his playing career...

12 November 2023

#FromTheVaults - Newspaper Cutting, 1915

This newspaper cutting from 1915 features a photograph of three international rugby players in their military uniforms on the Western Front...

06 November 2023

Who Was Jack King?

Earlier this year, we were able to show for the first time what we believe to be the oldest footage of an international rugby test-match in existence...

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