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Robinson magic spurs Red Rose fightback

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 02:58:19 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 127 Jason Robinson carves through to kill Wales momentum November 9, 2003 What’s happening here? It’s November 9, 2003 at the Suncorp Stadium Brisbane and England are playing Wales in the World […]

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Johnno’s in the zone! He’s going nowhere…

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 02:58:50 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 124 England refuse to switch sides before kick-off in Grand Slam decider March 30, 2003 What’s happening here? It’s March 30, 2003 at Lansdowne Road that was and Ireland are playing England […]

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Tonita connects with his new ‘Taswegian’ friends

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 02:58:55 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 123 Ovidiu Tonita celebrates Romania’s win against Namibia October 30, 2003 What’s happening here? It’s October 30, 2003 at York Park, Launceston on the island of Tasmania, and Romania are playing Namibia […]

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Arms Park undergoes radical transformation

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 02:58:55 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 122 Opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games at Cardiff Arms Park July 18, 1958 What’s happening here? It’s July 18, 1958, and Cardiff Arms Park as you have possibly never seen it before. […]

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Kirk gets his hands on inaugural World Cup

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 02:59:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 120 All Blacks captain Dave Kirk presented with the Webb Ellis Trophy June 20, 1987 What’s happening here? It’s the evening of June 20, 1987 at Eden Park, Auckland and New Zealand […]

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Rock ‘n’ roll rugby as Wales fly north

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 02:59:00 +0000

Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 119 - Wales board plane for epic Five Nations match against Scotland, February 4, 1971 Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening here? It’s Thursday, February 4, 1971, and Wales are embarking on a Cambrian Airways flight […]

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The Far East feast which flew in the face of elitism

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 02:58:57 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 114 Day Three, Hong Kong Sevens at the Hong Kong Stadium March 29, 2009 What’s happening here? It’s March 29, 2009 and the third day of the Hong Kong Sevens although frankly […]

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England’s Grandmaster ponders his next move

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 29 May 2022 02:59:01 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 112 World Cup winner Clive Woodward at Pennyhill Park December 16, 2003 What’s happening here? It’s December 16, 2003 at Pennyhill Park where the England squad are gathering less than a month […]

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Blood, sweat and tears of victory over the Boks

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 01 May 2022 02:58:27 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 108 Exhausted England players after First Test win in Pretoria June 4, 1994 What’s happening here? It’s June 4, 1994 down in the bowels of the visitors’ changing room at Loftus Versveld […]

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Biggest names in British sport compare notes

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 102 Barry John and George Best kick back and relax October 1972 What’s happening here? The meeting of two sport legends. It’s October 1972 and recently retired Wales and Lions fly-half Barry […]

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Such a poignant glimpse of England’s lost talent

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 94 Mathew Tait hunts down Tom Rees October 15, 2006 What’s happening here? Its October 15, 2006 and a sunny autumnal afternoon and two of England’s brightest young sparks are going head […]

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Beziers’ heroes get warm welcome in wee hours

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 93 Welcome party for returning French champions Beziers May 17, 1971 What’s happening here? It’s nearly 1am on the morning of Monday May 17, 1971 at Gare de Beziers down in the […]

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Metronomic Hodgson doesn’t miss a beat

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 92 Charlie Hodgson kicks another penalty for Saracens February 14, 2014 What’s happening here? It’s February 14, 2014 and Charlie Hodgson is doing what Charlie Hodgson does on his return to his […]

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Cult figure Seb inspired the outstanding 1964 Sevens team

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Simply the best: King’s triumphant team at Rosslyn Park in 1964 THE late, great, Geoff Dodds – talent spotter extraordinaire and ever present helping out at the Rosslyn Park Sevens from the 60s to shortly before his death in 2007 – never hesitated when I quizzed him in the bar afterwards as to the best […]

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The young Jonah was majestic…and terrifying

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 91 Jonah Lomu scores his second try in RWC95 semi-final July 18, 1995 What’s happening here? It’s July 18, 1995 at historic Newlands in Cape Town and the old stadium is witnessing […]

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Ulster win offers hope of unity to a troubled Ireland

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 90 Ulster win the European Cup in Dublin by beating Colombiers 21-6 January 30, 1999 What’s happening here? It’s January 30, 1999 and Ulster skipper David Humphreys is being chaired off at […]

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Joys of scoring written large on Dupont’s face

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 89 Antoine Dupont scores for Castres against Northampton October 22, 2016 What’s happening here? It’s October 22, 2016 and in his last season for Castres the future 2021 world player of the […]

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Capturing the essence of our emerging sport

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 88 William Barnes Wollen’s War of the Roses masterpiece November 25, 1894 What’s happening here? WE are pretty sure it’s November 25, 1894 at the old Fallowfield Stadium in Manchester and Yorkshire […]

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Hiller’s wonder try offers false hope of new dawn

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 87 Bob Hiller scores one of Twickenham‘s greatest tries March 20, 1971 What’s happening here? It’s March 20, 1971, on a spring day borrowed from early summer and it’s the Calcutta Cup […]

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Fresh-faced debutants who turned into titans

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 86 Changing of the guard as Scotland unleash their future Lions January 17, 1986 What’s happening here? It’s January 17, 1986 and Scotland hooker Colin Deans – the newly appointed Scotland captain […]

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Wartime ‘Springboks’ were simply unbeatable

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 85 South African POWs reign supreme at Stalag 1Vb Spring 1944 What’s happening here? It’s spring 1944 at the Stalag 1Vb Prisoner of War camp in Muhlburg, one of the biggest and […]

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Blanco breaks the line … and Wallaby hearts

The Rugby Paper Team — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 83 Blanco heroics book France a place in World Cup final June 13, 1987 What’s happening here? It’s the Concord Oval, Sydney on June 13, 1987, and France are playing hosts Australia […]

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Coal miner portrait of the artist Gareth

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening here? It’s February 5, 1972 at Cardiff Arms Park and Wales scrum-half Gareth Edwards is wearily, but triumphantly, dragging himself back to the halfway line after scoring his second try of the game against […]

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Rugby is king for the night at Adelaide Oval

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 82 Paul O’Connell wins lineout against Argentina at RWC October 26, 2003 What’s happening here? It’s October 26, 2003 and a balmy Sunday evening at one of the world’s great cricket grounds, […]

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Bird’s-eye view of the pride of Scottish rugby

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening here? It’s a glorious spring day in 1961 and an unnamed photographer has taken to the skies in Edinburgh in a light aircraft –no drones back then – to take a picture of a […]

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Silver fox finishes off the Halloween horror show

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 09 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 80 PART 80 Philippe Bernat-Salles completes French RWC turnaround October 31, 1999 What’s happening here? It’s Sunday October 31, 1999 at Twickenham and Halloween’s night is proving an absolute nightmare for New […]

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Captain Fran rides atop the sea of happy faces

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 79 Fran Cotton chaired off after North West beat New Zealand November 22, 1972 What’s happening here? It’s November 22, 1972, at Ellis Sports Ground Workington, an unlikely Rugby Union venue on […]

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Rugby Matters: Rugby’s rich Jewish ancestry runs deep

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Mention of Jewish rugby players last week, in connection with the forming of the Tel Aviv Heat franchise, centred mainly on the strong and enduring tradition in South African rugby – but if you dig a little deeper there have been a number of notables among other nations. Many also seem to have been singular […]

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England’s piggy-back routine beats All Blacks

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 78 England training at Stourbridge October 10, 1983 What’s happening here? It’s the evening of Monday, October 10, 1983 and England have gathered at Stourbridge RFC for a midweek training session with […]

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Hard-man Terry lays down the law to Lions

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 77 Half-time in NZ v Lions Christchirch July 9, 1977 What’s happening here? It’s Saturday, July 9 1977 at Lancaster Park, Christchurch, New Zealand and its half-time in the Second Test between […]

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Old Deer Park waits for the Bennett thunderclap

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 76 Phil Bennett unleashes his side-step October 201975 What’s happening here? It’s October 20, 1975 at Old Deer Park, home of London Welsh, and Llanelli and Wales fly-half Phil Bennett is going […]

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Brynteg pupils on duty for the Lions

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Top doc: Jack Matthews Jack Matthews (1950) The midfield hard man was ever present during the six Tests against NZ and Australia. Team doctor in 1980. JPR Williams (1971, 1974) Lions‘ legend, ever present during the glory years. On the losing side just once in eight Tests. Gareth Williams (1980) Rangy back rower well suited […]

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The prince has his eyes on the prize as usual

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 74 Prince Obolensky playing for Oxford November 1937 What’s happening here? It’s late November 1937 and a dank afternoon at Iffley Road for Oxford’s annual game against Major Stanley’s XV. The Pavilion/changing […]

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The magnificent men of England’s swinging 20s

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 73 Candid camera during half-time team talk January 1924, Swansea What’s happening here? It’s January 1924 at Swansea’s St Helens Ground and England are leading Wales 8-3 at the break. Teams stayed […]

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Ultimate warrior JPR enters the world stage

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 72 JPR Williams on the rampage against France March 27, 1971 What’s happening here? It’s March 27, 1971 and a perfect Spring day at the Old Colombes stadium in Paris, the venue […]

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Who’d want to see this lot waiting for them?

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening here? I’m not exactly sure because the Getty’s archive simply labels this ‘March, 1975′, but we do know that it is four of the fearsome Spanghero brothers lining up for Narbonne as they often […]

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Sevens wizards had a spell on Rosslyn Park

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools IT’S time to sing the praises of a remarkable school and in particular one remarkable era, although alas that school is no longer with us. Ned Haig up in the Borders may have invented Sevens and many sides, headed up by Harlequins at the Middlesex […]

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Hero Howley hits turbo to land European glory

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby‘s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening here? It’s May 23, 2004 in the 79th minute of the Heineken Cup Final between Wasps and Toulouse at Twickenham and with the score 20-20 scrum-half Rob Howley kicked the ball, speculatively, down the […]

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ROG ends Ireland’s long wait for Slam

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening here? It’s March 21, 2009 and the 78th minute of a Six Nations game between Wales and Ireland at the Millennium Stadium. Ireland need to beat Wales to claim the Championship and Grand Slam […]

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Clash of the gladiators thrills the World Cup

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening here? It’s August 9, 2014 and England are playing Canada in a pool game at the Women’s Rugby World Cup at France’s National Rugby centre in Marcoussis. England centre Emily Scarratt, one of their […]

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Erica decides to give her assets an outing

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 66 Erica Roe streaks at Twickenham January 2, 1982 What’s happening here? It’s January 2, 1982 and Bill Beaumont’s England are playing Australia at Twickenham. It’s halftime and a young lady by […]

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Little Otley is a jewel in crown of the World Cup

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 65 Italy beat USA in World Cup at Otley Oct 5, 1991 What’s happening here? It’s October 5, 1991 at Cross Green Otley and, just 48 hours after England had opened RWC1991 […]

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Les Bleus announce themselves to the world

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 64 South Africa v France, second Test August 16, 1958 Ellis Park What’s happening here? It’s August 16, 1958 and France are playing the Springboks at Ellis Park in the second Test of […]

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Inspirational Bentos puts Lions on road to glory

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening here? It’s June 28, 1997 at sultry King’s Park Durban as the sun sets on yet another blisteringly hot day on the Lions tour. It’s the second Test and the turbo-charged Boks look ready […]

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Heady days before the mighty Oaks tumbled

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening here? It’s December 10, 1988, and Romania scrum-half Daniel Neaga is throwing out a textbook dive pass at Cardiff Arms Park, hotly pursued by Wales scrum-half Robert Jones and flanker Richie Collins. Wales, the […]

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Baa-baas’ all-stars go to town in Hong Kong

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 29 May 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening here? Smile please chaps, it’s March 29, 1981 and the Barbarians have just won the Hong Kong Sevens. Back row from left: Peter Wheeler, Brynmor Williams, Nick Preston, Gareth Williams, Andy Ripley. Front row: Gary […]

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Lam helps launch the dazzling rise of Samoa

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 22 May 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What happening here? It’s October 6, 1991 and Western Samoa’s young debutant No.8 Pat Lam is in typical action, making the ball available after another barnstorming run, against Wales in their World Cup pool game at […]

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Garish scenes in France enough to send shivers

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 15 May 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 59 Big business leads French towards professionalism January 1, 1931 What’s happening here? It’s January 1, 1931 and France skippered by Quillan’s flanker Eugene Ribere, who scored the only try of the match, […]

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Here’s an England eight to take on best in world

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 08 May 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 58 Eight England rugby captains together on good behaviour circa 1980 What’s happening here? It’s a gathering, exact date unknown, of eight illustrious former England rugby captains. Back row left to right: Dickie […]

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Rousseau’s romp has never been explained

The Rugby Paper Team — Sat, 01 May 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful What’s happening here? You might well ask! It’s 1908 and Henri Rousseau, the French post-impressionist painter and the inspiration for many avant garde artists not least Pablo Picasso, has turned his attention to the new sport of […]

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