Rugby Football History (original) (raw)

Recording the History of Rugby Football

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The aim of this web site is to record the history of Rugby Union Football and make it available online for educational purposes, The web site has been featured by the BBC, Rugby World, The Guardian, US Public Radio's Rugby Hour and a variety of other newspapers and publications. The web site is growing all the time so check back regularly and see what's been added. By all means, send in your thoughts, questions and suggestions for how we can continue to improve the web site.

Pick a Decade from the Rugby Timeline:

| | BLOG | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Wales Win 2021 Six Nations Mar 26: Wales clinched the Six Nations as 14-man Scotland snatched their first victory in Paris since 1999 to wreck France's title hopes. | | England Win 2020 Six Nations Oct 31: England won the Six Nations after France beat Ireland on a thrilling final day of the delayed tournament. England first acheived a bonus-point victory against Italy which proved to be enough to win the Six Nations title after France beat Ireland in Saturday's final fixture. England's first title since 2017. Ireland, who would have taken the crown if they had beaten France by six points or more, led 10-7 at one point. The hosts took control to win in Paris but needed a bonus point and a winning margin of 31 points or more to claim the Six Nations themselves. But they were unable to win by a large enough margin as England took the title on points difference. | | South Africa Win 2019 RWC Congratulations to South Africa for winning 2019 World Cup. The first tournament in Asia featured a breakthrough performance from the hosts, a devastating typhoon, superb supporters and, in South Africa, worthy champions who look to unite a troubled nation. | | The Laws in Plain English The story of how a very junior referee lay his hands on the Holy Grail of Rugby, the Laws of the Game, framed by the International Rugby Football Board (as it was then known) and helped generations of players and referees learn how to play the game. More,, | | Educational Enquiries I get hundreds of emails each year from students all over the world, whilst I make every attempt to answer all of them, please be patient. Also check the web site carefully as sometimes the answer you are looking for is already detailed on the site. Check FAQ section as well |