The Game at Rugby, 1859
OK, I admit... I was about to post something about the history of England v France "crunches"... and finally decide not to do so... Congrats to England who defeated France 26 - 18 this afternoon : it was well deserved !
As a nice way to hide my disappointment, let's share this XIXth century painting showing the Game at Rugby School in 1859. There are something like 200 hundred players on the pitch... I guess you could be playing for hours without even seeing the ball...
This painting belongs to Rugby School and it's referred to us by www.rugbyfootballhistory.com
Full size pic available here.
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So happy............ the first I hope of our meetings this year the next one on 20th Oct 2007.....
Posted by: Mr Ovalballs | 13/03/2007 at 18:56
Sure ! you'll take care of the Blacks and the Irish.. we'll take care of the Aussies and the Bocks... and let's cross fingers... !
Posted by: Frederic (www.rugby-pioneers.com) | 13/03/2007 at 23:00