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Chasing the Egg: A Short History of the Rugby Ball
The rugby ball is one of the most recognisable aspects of rugby, but also one of the most bizarre. How exactly did we end up as eggchasers? If you asked… Read more.
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Meet the Valentines
The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of the Irish Women’s National Rugby Team On the 30th September 2024, Irish rugby fans woke up to the news that the Ireland… Read more.
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Why is Rugby Union Posh?
In many countries, Rugby Union is considered to be a sport for the middle classes. Stereotypically played in private schools by the sons of professionals, the sport often struggles to… Read more.
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The Rugby World Cup 2025: History Was Made
The Rugby World Cup 2025 featured record crowds, record points scorers and a record amount of train trips taken by this author. Lets recap. Firstly, I must apologise for my… Read more.
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Emily Valentine: The Female William Webb Ellis?
Emily Valentine was only ten when she picked up a rugby ball and played for Portora Royal School in Enniskillen. Since 2010 she has been hailed as the ‘female William… Read more.
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Barrette: The Original Female Rugby Code?
In the 1920s, feminists took part in ‘Rugby Féminin’. However the controversial sport faced its demise a decade after its first match. Did barrette influence the female rugby players of… Read more.
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