History of Rugby: Rugby School and the Birth of Rugby
0 0 The Rugby School, founded in 1567, played a crucial role in the development of rugby. In the early 19th century, football at Rugby School had distinctive features that…
Vodacom Bulls v Leinster | Instant Highlights | Semi Final | URC 2023/24
0 0 Check out the highlights of the action as the Vodacom Bulls took on Leinster in the Semi-Final of the BKT United Rugby Championship.
History of Rugby: The Ancient Echoes of Calcio Storico in Modern Rugby
0 0 Introduction While rugby has carved its own distinct identity in the world of sports, its historical tapestry is interwoven with threads from various ancient games, one of which…
History of Rugby: The Ancient Game of La Soule. A Historical Precursor to Modern Rugby
0 0 La Soule, also known as choule, is a captivating team sport with its origins deeply rooted in the French regions of Normandy and Picardy. This traditional game, which…
History of Rugby: The Origins and Evolution of Medieval Football: An Ancestor of Modern Soccer and Rugby
0 0 The term “medieval football” encompasses a wide variety of localized, informal football games that originated and were played in England during the Middle Ages. Also known as folk…
History of Rugby: Harpastum. The Ancient Roots of Modern Rugby in Europe
0 0 Rugby enthusiasts might be surprised to learn that the origins of this intense and passionate sport can be traced back over 2,000 years to the Roman game known…
History of Rugby: Thomas Arnold. The Architect of Modern Rugby and Education
1 0 Introduction In the annals of educational reform and the shaping of modern sports ethos, few figures are as pivotal as Thomas Arnold. As the headmaster of Rugby School…
The myth of the origin of Rugby – William Webb Ellis
0 0 The myth of the origin of rugby is intrinsically linked to the figure of William Webb Ellis, a student at Rugby School in England around 1823. According to…