Category Archives: International Players
Lest We Forget – Maurice Boyau (France) 16/09/1918
If his rugby career was distinguished, his military record was exceptional. Continue reading
Flying Lions: Peter Larter
Flying Lions – Peter Larter
Continuing our series of biographies by David Smith, covering some of the British & Irish Lions who served with the RAF. Continue reading
Flying Lions: Ken Jones
Flying Lions: Ken Jones
Continuing our series of biographies by David Smith, covering some of the British & Irish Lions who served with the RAF.
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Winston Ide: From Wallaby to Prisoner of War
“Sturdily built, of medium height, Blow was nicely set up for a centre three-quarter. ..he had great courage and his low, hard tackling and fearless going down on the ball in the face of charging forwards won him many admirers.” Continue reading
Remembering South Africa’s International Debut
127 years ago, 21 British rugby players set sail to South Africa, captained by Scotland’s Bill Maclagan. Continue reading
Flying Lions: Bleddyn Williams
Flying Lions: Bleddyn Williams
Continuing our series of biographies by David Smith, covering some of the British & Irish Lions who served with the RAF. Continue reading
From Silver to Gold, and back again!
It’s been 70 years since Jack Gregory and the rest of the 1948 British Olympic 100 meter relay team briefly won gold in London… Continue reading
