Category Archives: Museum Collection

Merry Christmas from the World Rugby Museum!

Posted on December 24, 2018 by

This Christmas Card was made in Bavaria, Germany and is believed to date from the late 19th Century. Printed on the inside is the following poem- “With fortune’s football at your feet This merry Christmas Day, May you attain your … Continue reading →

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Charlie Pritchard – “I have done my bit”

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

The Pritchard Collection gives us a unique insight into rugby history, but also connects us to that pre-1914 world through the story of an iconic character who perished in that dreadful conflict. Continue reading →

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SPECIAL EXHIBITION – Brave Blossoms: the History of Rugby in Japan

Posted on November 12, 2018 by

As the rugby world turns towards the land of the rising sun in anticipation of Asia’s first Rugby World Cup, the World Rugby Museum is delighted to present its new special exhibition ‘Brave Blossoms: the History of Rugby in Japan’. Continue reading →

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Dave Gallaher: The Original All-Black

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

Gallaher’s 1905 side created a legacy that continues to this day.  The words ‘All-Blacks’, as reported by British newspapers during the New Zealander’s stay, has instilled fear, admiration and respect ever since. Continue reading →

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Arts Council Full Accreditation

Posted on October 9, 2018 by

The World Rugby Museum is pleased to announce that it has been conferred full accreditation, nationally styled, by the Arts Council England. The accreditation standard is a nationally agreed certificate of organisational health that demonstrates that a museum inspires the … Continue reading →

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Getting to know Younji

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

At the start of her last week with the World Rugby Museum, we put some questions to our intern Younji from South Korea.  She has been with us for an 8 week placement as part of her postgraduate Museum Studies course at the University of Leicester. Continue reading →

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5 things to spot at the World Rugby Museum

Posted on July 9, 2018 by

With the summer holidays rapidly approaching, here is a taster of what you can see on your visit to the World Rugby Museum… Continue reading →

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