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In memory of the fallen…
World Rugby Museum Curator, Phil McGowan, remembers the rugby players that served in the First World War… Continue reading
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Historic Rugby Internationals: Australia v Fiji, 1952
The first ever visit of a Fijian touring side to Australia took place in the summer of 1952 and it was the first time that the Fiji national side played one of the leading rugby nations… Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Countries, Fiji, International Players
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PLAYER PROFILE – Georges Jèrôme
Born in French Guiana in 1883, a young Georges Jèrôme left his homeland for continental France, where he dedicated much of his adult life to rugby. Continue reading
Posted in Countries, France, International Players
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England v Ireland 1988: The Nigel Melville Story
The Five Nations match between England and Ireland in March 1988 was a historic occasion for two reasons… Continue reading
Posted in Countries, England, International Players, Ireland
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Historic Rugby Internationals: New Zealand v France, 1961
The second test in the 3-match series between New Zealand and France played in a gale at Athletic Park, Wellington on August 5th 1961 ranks as one of the most remarkable test matches ever played… Continue reading
Posted in Countries, France, International Players, New Zealand
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Who was Lewis Cobden Thomas?
Lewis Cobden Thomas was born on 6 August 1865 in Merthyr Tydfil, the fourth son and fifth of eleven children of Thomas Thomas, an ironmonger, and his wife Gwladys, nee Jones. He was given the name of the radical liberal MP, Richard Cobden, who had fiercely opposed the Corn Laws, campaigned for their abolition and for an improved system of education. Continue reading
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When the Crowd Stops Roaring by Neven MacEwan
Neven MacEwan played 20 times for New Zealand between 1956 and 1962. He helped defeat the British and Irish Lions three times during their 1959 tour of Australia and New Zealand and contributed to a 3-0 series whitewash of France in 1961. His international career came at a time when the All Blacks vied with South Africa for supremacy in the world game… Continue reading
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