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Rugby Union Collection

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Robert Blair 'Paddy'Mayne was born in Newtownards, County Down

Robert Blair "Paddy"Mayne was born in Newtownards, County Down
Robert Blair " Paddy" Mayne was born in Newtownards, County Down, the second youngest of seven children. The Mayne family were prominent landowners who owned several retail businesses in

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Rugby Englands front row Brian Moore Jason Leonard and Jeff Probyn

Rugby Englands front row Brian Moore Jason Leonard and Jeff Probyn

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blair 'Paddy'Maynes house in Newtownards

Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blair "Paddy"Maynes house in Newtownards
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blair " Paddy" Maynes house in Newtownards, County Down. Circa December 1965

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Munster v Springboks South African Tour of the UK 15th January 1970

Munster v Springboks South African Tour of the UK 15th January 1970. Springbok winger Rennie Grobler powers past this attempted tackle to score a try in the South African runaway victory over Munster

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Team photo- Coventry RFC - Players and officials - Back row: L - r: George Cole

Team photo- Coventry RFC - Players and officials - Back row: L - r: George Cole, Jim Broderick, Chris Ison, John Eaton, Bernie Clarke, Thumper Dingley, Tony Gulliver, Rob Fardoe, Graham Robbins

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Team photo- Coventry RFC - Players and officials - Back row: L - r: George Cole

Team photo- Coventry RFC - Players and officials - Back row: L - r: George Cole, Jim Broderick, Chris Ison, John Eaton, Bernie Clarke, Thumper Dingley, Tony Gulliver, Rob Fardoe, Graham Robbins

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Scotland Rugby team, front row l-r Alex Carmichael, Quintin Dunlop and Ian McLauchlan

Scotland Rugby team, front row l-r Alex Carmichael, Quintin Dunlop and Ian McLauchlan. 20th March 1971

Background imageRugby Union Collection: The Welsh Team pose for the camera before the start of their Five Nations match against

The Welsh Team pose for the camera before the start of their Five Nations match against Ireland at Cardiff Arms Park, which they won 8 - 6. 14th March 1959

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Rugby League match Leeds v. Wigan. Green Vigo (Wigan RC

Rugby League match Leeds v. Wigan. Green Vigo (Wigan RC) tackled Marshall of Leeds. March 1975 P008207

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Womens Rugby Wasps v Richmond. 16th April 1987

Womens Rugby Wasps v Richmond. 16th April 1987

Background imageRugby Union Collection: The 1981e82 Australia rugby union tour of Britain and Ireland

The 1981e82 Australia rugby union tour of Britain and Ireland
The 1981Ð82 Australia rugby union tour of Britain and Ireland, a series of twenty three matches played by the Wallabies between October 1981 and January 1982

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Action from the Triple Crown match between England (7) v. Scotland (6) at Twickenham

Action from the Triple Crown match between England (7) v. Scotland (6) at Twickenham. The almost forgotten heroes of English Rugby brought off a Championship triumph at last

Background imageRugby Union Collection: London Welsh v. Swansea. R. H. Phillips goes over the line to score despite a last ditch

London Welsh v. Swansea. R. H. Phillips goes over the line to score despite a last ditch
London Welsh v. Swansea. R.H. Phillips goes over the line to score despite a last ditch tackle by Blyth of Swansea. December 1969 Z12301

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Picture shows Neil Back, MBE in his younger playing days at Nottingham Rugby Union

Picture shows Neil Back, MBE in his younger playing days at Nottingham Rugby Union. 1988-1990 where he appeared 38 times and scored 40 points

Background imageRugby Union Collection: The 1981-82 Australia rugby union tour of Britain and Ireland

The 1981-82 Australia rugby union tour of Britain and Ireland, a series of twenty three matches played by the Wallabies between October 1981 and January 1982

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Robert Blair 'Paddy'Mayne (Second from right) was born in Newtownards

Robert Blair "Paddy"Mayne (Second from right) was born in Newtownards
Robert Blair " Paddy" Mayne (Second from right) was born in Newtownards, County Down, the second youngest of seven children

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Rugby International John Currie seen here on his wedding to Patricia Williams at Salford

Rugby International John Currie seen here on his wedding to Patricia Williams at Salford Parish Church, Somerset. Many rugby internationals were among the guest and the Best Man was Peter Robins

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Michael O Brien the man who ran across the pitch naked during a rugby match at

Michael O Brien the man who ran across the pitch naked during a rugby match at Twickenham in 1974. PC Bruce Perry strategically places his helmet. 20th April 1974

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Injured English rugby player Tony Bond, with a broken leg in hospital

Injured English rugby player Tony Bond, with a broken leg in hospital. 20th January 1980

Background imageRugby Union Collection: A picture of Gareth Edwards that you very rarely see. The Welsh rugby great could mix it

A picture of Gareth Edwards that you very rarely see. The Welsh rugby great could mix it when needed and here Edwards and Aberavons Morton Howells come to blows during a game between Cardiff

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Tony O Reilly, 33 year old recalled to play for Ireland after 7 years away from

Tony O Reilly, 33 year old recalled to play for Ireland after 7 years away from the game. 13th February 1970

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Erika Roe, the famous Twickenham streaker who thrilled the crowd with her 40'bust

Erika Roe, the famous Twickenham streaker who thrilled the crowd with her 40"bust
Erika Roe, the famous Twickenham streaker who thrilled the crowd with her 40" bust, having a drink and dance with Australian Rugby players. 10th January 1982

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Sporting Brothers, Graham Dawe (28) hooker for Bath Rugby club

Sporting Brothers, Graham Dawe (28) hooker for Bath Rugby club and England international with his National Hunt jockey brother Nick Dawe (26) who rides for Jackie Thome. December 1987

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Wade Dooley rugby Union Player and policeman holding a rugby ball as he stand in front of

Wade Dooley rugby Union Player and policeman holding a rugby ball as he stand in front of the famous Blackpool tower. March 1987

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Woodlands flanker Neil Back, a regular with Barkers Butts Colts

Woodlands flanker Neil Back, a regular with Barkers Butts Colts, will win his first England Schools cap tomorrow. He will line up for England 18-Group at Twickenham against an Australian Schools side

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Neil Back (left) and Rob Hardwick (right) who together have helped Coventry side Barkers

Neil Back (left) and Rob Hardwick (right) who together have helped Coventry side Barkers Butts to a thumping Minor Cup win at Coundon Road

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Stuart Evans, Neath & Wales Rugby Union Player, 10th February 1986

Stuart Evans, Neath & Wales Rugby Union Player, 10th February 1986

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Association of Welsh Rugby Supporters Clubs Dinner, at the South Wales Police Social Club

Association of Welsh Rugby Supporters Clubs Dinner, at the South Wales Police Social Club, Bridgend, Wales, Friday 19th June 1987. Stuart Evans of Neath wins award for Best Forward

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Warwickshire Rugby Union Club President Harry Walker presents the Minor Cup trophy to

Warwickshire Rugby Union Club President Harry Walker presents the Minor Cup trophy to Stoke Old Boys captain Clive Wynter. 29th April 1987

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Llanelli v Australia rugby match, during the Australia tour of Britain and Ireland

Llanelli v Australia rugby match, during the Australia tour of Britain and Ireland. Llanelli won: Llanelli 19, Australia 16. 20th November 1984

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Barbarians v New Zealand, Rugby Union match at Cardiff Arms Park, 27th January 1973

Barbarians v New Zealand, Rugby Union match at Cardiff Arms Park, 27th January 1973. Final score 23-11 to the Barbarians (Pictured)

Background imageRugby Union Collection: John Watkins captain of Gloucester (left) seen here with Leicester captain Brian Hall

John Watkins captain of Gloucester (left) seen here with Leicester captain Brian Hall with the John Player tropht prior to the cup final. 12th April 1978

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Rugby International Scotland versus England 22nd March 1970 Scotland

Rugby International Scotland versus England 22nd March 1970 Scotlands victorious new rugby captain hooker Frank Laidlaw is surrounded by jubilent young fans as he is carried from the pitch by

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Murrayfield Stadium 1970 A lot of snow about but not on the pitch This is how

Murrayfield Stadium 1970 A lot of snow about but not on the pitch This is how Murrayfield the home of Scottish rugby looked yesterday as match after soccer match was called off

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Murrayfield Stadium 1968 free of frost and snow thanks to an electric blanket

Murrayfield Stadium 1968 free of frost and snow thanks to an electric blanket

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Scotland Rugby March 1965 Here are the men who make up Scotland

Scotland Rugby March 1965 Here are the men who make up Scotlands forward line from l-r Ron Glasgow Jim Telfer Brian Neill Norman Bruce Peter Brown David Rollo Mike Campbell-Lamberton

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Scotland Rugby July 1982 l-r Bill Cuthbertson Roy Laidlaw Jim Telfer

Scotland Rugby July 1982 l-r Bill Cuthbertson Roy Laidlaw Jim Telfer and Ian MacGregor blowing didgeridoo koala

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Scotland rugby December 1991 pre birthday celebration to usher Sean Lineen

Scotland rugby December 1991 pre birthday celebration to usher Sean Lineen and Gavin Hastings into their 30th birthday (back) Gavin Hastings David Sole (middle) David Milne Sean Lineen (front)

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Wales v All Blacks New Zealand Tour of Europe 1st November 1980

Wales v All Blacks New Zealand Tour of Europe 1st November 1980. New Zealand captain Graham Mourie goes over the corner to score during the All Blacks 23 - 3 victory over Wales at Cardiff Arms Park

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Llanelli have ended their investigation into Chris Ralston scalping affair by claiming

Llanelli have ended their investigation into Chris Ralston scalping affair by claiming that the Richmond star was accidentally hurt during their match on November 4th 1978

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Wales v Australia Cardiff Arms Park. 3rd December 1966 The scrum collapses during

Wales v Australia Cardiff Arms Park. 3rd December 1966 The scrum collapses during the Wallabies match against the Welsh. The Australians went on to win the match 14 - 11

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Scotland Rugby February 1970 Peter Stagg and Jim Telfer wait at Turnhouse for

Scotland Rugby February 1970 Peter Stagg and Jim Telfer wait at Turnhouse for the plane to take them to Dublin for tomorrows international against Ireland

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Coventrys Simon Maisey takes off to land a try during their match against Newport ay

Coventrys Simon Maisey takes off to land a try during their match against Newport ay Coundon Road 5th September 1981

Background imageRugby Union Collection: London Wasps v Llanelli Scarlets, Rugby Union match, March 1970

London Wasps v Llanelli Scarlets, Rugby Union match, March 1970

Background imageRugby Union Collection: The British Lions rugby union team pose on the steps of their plane before leaving for

The British Lions rugby union team pose on the steps of their plane before leaving for South Africa. 12th May 1968

Background imageRugby Union Collection: London Wasps v Aberavon, Rugby Union Match at Repton Avenue, Sudbury, London

London Wasps v Aberavon, Rugby Union Match at Repton Avenue, Sudbury, London, October 1965

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Sport - Rugby - Wales v Scotland 1966 - Brian Price the Welsh second row forward captures

Sport - Rugby - Wales v Scotland 1966 - Brian Price the Welsh second row forward captures the high ball in a line out at Cardiff Arms park - 1966

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Wales v Scotland - 1966 - Rugby mud, mud, glorious mud. That

Wales v Scotland - 1966 - Rugby mud, mud, glorious mud. Thats how it was when the Welsh and Scottish forwards got to grips with each other at Cardiff Arms Park in February 1966

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Former British Lions and England Lock Chris Ralston had 32 stitches in his head after

Former British Lions and England Lock Chris Ralston had 32 stitches in his head after being stamped on while playing for Richmond against Llanelli. 7th November 1978

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Prince of Wales presents cup to Cliff Porter, captain of The Invincibles

Prince of Wales presents cup to Cliff Porter, captain of The Invincibles, the nickname given to the 1924-25 New Zealand rugby union team which toured the United Kingdom, Ireland, France and Canada

Background imageRugby Union Collection: JPR Williams Rugby Union playing in a combined England / Wales v Scotland / Ireland

JPR Williams Rugby Union playing in a combined England / Wales v Scotland / Ireland
JPR Williams Rugby Union playing in a combined England/Wales v Scotland/Ireland Rugby Union match at Cardiff Arms Park to celebrate 100 years of Rugby in Wales November 1980

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Joe Mycock, Rugby Union International player for England. December 1950

Joe Mycock, Rugby Union International player for England. December 1950

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Trevor Morris the New Zealand rugby player and member of the 1972-73 All Blacks touring

Trevor Morris the New Zealand rugby player and member of the 1972-73 All Blacks touring side. October 1972

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Rugby Union Middlesex Sevens tournament at Twickenham London Welsh v Loughborough College

Rugby Union Middlesex Sevens tournament at Twickenham London Welsh v Loughborough College Action from the match May 1975

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Rugby Union player and policeman Wade Dooley training on the beach at Blackpool

Rugby Union player and policeman Wade Dooley training on the beach at Blackpool January 1986

Background imageRugby Union Collection: John Player Cup Final at Twickenham Gosforth v Waterloo

John Player Cup Final at Twickenham Gosforth v Waterloo. Action from the match April 1977 77-02153-004

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Steve Smith, England rugby player, training between lessons at Carlett Park College

Steve Smith, England rugby player, training between lessons at Carlett Park College, Eastham. 30th January 1973

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Tony Neary, England rugby player, training with the England rugby team

Tony Neary, England rugby player, training with the England rugby team. 3rd February 1977

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Five of Llanellis Welsh internationals. l-r Roy Bergiers, Derek Quinnell

Five of Llanellis Welsh internationals. l-r Roy Bergiers, Derek Quinnell, Phol Bennett, Barry Llewellyn, Ray Gravell and John.S.Williams. They are to play the touring Australia team, THe Wallabies

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Murray Mexted, New Zealand rugby player on tour in Edinburgh. 26th October 1983

Murray Mexted, New Zealand rugby player on tour in Edinburgh. 26th October 1983

Background imageRugby Union Collection: David Campese Australian Rugby Union Preparing for World Cup

David Campese Australian Rugby Union Preparing for World Cup

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Bill McLaren Scottish BBC rugby commentator (Mr Rugby)

Bill McLaren Scottish BBC rugby commentator (Mr Rugby)

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Rugby Captains past and present. Back l-r Dickie Jeeps, Budge Rogers

Rugby Captains past and present. Back l-r Dickie Jeeps, Budge Rogers, Roger Pullin and Jeff Butterfield. Front l-r Roger Uttley, Bill Beaumont, John Kendall-Carpenter and Ron Jacobs

Background imageRugby Union Collection: JPR Williams, Rugby Union player at the high court attending a libel case, February 1982

JPR Williams, Rugby Union player at the high court attending a libel case, February 1982

Background imageRugby Union Collection: British Isles tour of South Africa 1955. OPS WPC Davies of Harlequins

British Isles tour of South Africa 1955. OPS WPC Davies of Harlequins and England scoring a try with fullback Klopper tries to stop him. They ended up beating Orange Free State 31-3 11th July 1955

Background imageRugby Union Collection: England Rugby training. The England Rugby Squad were out training at the Lensbury Club

England Rugby training. The England Rugby Squad were out training at the Lensbury Club, Teddington. Led by the captain Tony Kearney the team prepared for the forthcoming Australian tour

Background imageRugby Union Collection: South Africa Rugby Union tour Cardiff v Springboks M. J

South Africa Rugby Union tour Cardiff v Springboks M. J
South Africa Rugby Union tour Cardiff v Springboks M.J. Lawless the Boks outside half picks up neatly, escaping the opposition. December 1969 Z12057-005

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Action from the Triple Crown match between England (7) v. Scotland (6) at Twickenham

Action from the Triple Crown match between England (7) v. Scotland (6) at Twickenham. The almost forgotten heroes of English Rugby brought off a Championship triumph at last

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Mr. Danie Craven, President of ths Springbok Rugby Football team

Mr. Danie Craven, President of ths Springbok Rugby Football team, today arrived at Heathrow Airport from South Africa. December 1969 Z11696-001

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Sport. Rugby: Englands Rugby players practice for Springboks Game. C

Sport. Rugby: Englands Rugby players practice for Springboks Game. C. Stevens from Penzance left his dental plate in the dressing rooms

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Sport: Rugby Union: South Africa: The Springboks, rugby football team from South Africa

Sport: Rugby Union: South Africa: The Springboks, rugby football team from South Africa, today arrived at Heathrow Airport for the start of their tour of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Picture shows Neil Back (centre- short light brown / blond hair, playing England)

Picture shows Neil Back (centre- short light brown / blond hair, playing England)
Picture shows Neil Back (centre- short light brown/blond hair, playing England). He is pictured making he debut for England Schools 18-Group against Australian Schools, at Twickenham Rugby Ground

Background imageRugby Union Collection: JONAH LOMU PICTURED 25 / 02 / 1999

JONAH LOMU PICTURED 25 / 02 / 1999
JONAH LOMU PICTURED 25/02/1999

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Jonah Lomu - posed portraits 09 / 12 / 1998

Jonah Lomu - posed portraits 09 / 12 / 1998
Jonah Lomu - posed portraits 09/12/1998

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Rugby Fans watching the 1991 Rugby World Cup Final between Australia & England on an

Rugby Fans watching the 1991 Rugby World Cup Final between Australia & England on an outdoor screen, final score Australia 12-6 England, Fan Zone, London, Saturday 2nd November 1991

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Rugby Union Five Nations International match at Twickenham. England 9 v Wales 8

Rugby Union Five Nations International match at Twickenham. England 9 v Wales 8. Action during the match involving Englands Bill Beaumont passing the ball out from the ruck. 16th February 1980

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Jonathan Humphreys, it has just been announced, will become Wales third rugby union

Jonathan Humphreys, it has just been announced, will become Wales third rugby union captain in six months when he leads a team blooming with fresh-faced youth against South Africa in Johannesburg

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Wales 24-15 France, Rugby Union, Five Nations Championship, National Stadium, Cardiff

Wales 24-15 France, Rugby Union, Five Nations Championship, National Stadium, Cardiff, Saturday 19th February 1994. Our Picture Shows... guest of honour Princess Diana, Princess of Wales

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Lewis Jones avoids a tackle from Noel Henderson of Ireland at Landsdowne Road during

Lewis Jones avoids a tackle from Noel Henderson of Ireland at Landsdowne Road during the Five Nations Triple Crown triumph of 1952. 8th March 1952

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Lewis Jones attempting attempts to clear off the Welsh as his kick is charged down by C. W

Lewis Jones attempting attempts to clear off the Welsh as his kick is charged down by C. W
Lewis Jones attempting attempts to clear off the Welsh as his kick is charged down by C.W. Drummond of Scotland during the Wales v Scotland Five Nations international match. 4th February 1950

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Following in his fathers footsteps Is Bev Risman, eldest son of the famous Gus

Following in his fathers footsteps Is Bev Risman, eldest son of the famous Gus Risman (right), who was today chosen to play at fly half in the England Rugby Union team to play Wales at Cardiff

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Rugby Union match in Newcastle. Newcastle Gosforth v Wasps

Rugby Union match in Newcastle. Newcastle Gosforth v Wasps. Steve Bates in action for Wasps. 17th December 1994

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Rugby Union, Newcastle Falcons v Saracens. 31st October 1998

Rugby Union, Newcastle Falcons v Saracens. 31st October 1998

Background imageRugby Union Collection: Pilkington Cup Final held at Twickenham Stadium, London

Pilkington Cup Final held at Twickenham Stadium, London. Bath won the competition by defeating Wasps 36-16 in the final. Wasps line up before the match



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