Rugger Collection

New Zealand All Blacks rugby team
A team photograph of the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team, the first to visit the UK for 19 years

L Equipe de Cardiff, (The Cardiff Team), 1913. Artist: Robert Delaunay
L Equipe de Cardiff, (The Cardiff Team), 1913

More Rugger Trials
Cartoon, More Rugger Trials. Good head and tail work and clever footwork in the scrum. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"

The Enthusiast
A short course of training for the rugger enthusiast. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

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

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

Blackheath v Rosslyn Park rugby match
A throw in at the first match of the Blackheath teams Jubilee year, against Rosslyn Park (in light and dark stripes), a north London team

'The English Football Team in South Africa--The Last match at Cape Town, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The English Football Team in South Africa--The Last match at Cape Town, 1891, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Scotland vs England Rugby Union match for Calcutta Cup, watched by The Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, played at Inverleith near Edinburgh Date: 1923

Rugby Football, 1937. From The Childrens Golden Treasure Book for 1937, edited by John R. Crossland and J. M. Parrish. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]. (Colorised black and white print)

Photograph of Rugby match, Twickenham, outdoor sporting live action portrait. Captioned, The first big Rugger match of the season: Harlequins vs Old Merchant Taylors at Twickenham'

Cadburys Cocoa, Strength and Staying Power, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Cadburys Cocoa, Strength and Staying Power, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Well Passed
LLM459942 Well Passed by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Well Passed: Illustration for Chatterbox annual (Wells Gardner, early 20th century).); © Look and Learn

The Rugby Boys at Football, illustration from The Boys Own Volume, c. 1860 (litho)
481604 The Rugby Boys at Football, illustration from The Boys Own Volume, c.1860 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rugby School)

Comic postcard, Deaf man misunderstands Date: 20th century

Foot Ball at Rugby, 1845. Creator: Smyth
Foot Ball at Rugby, 1845. Schoolboys playing rugby football at the public school where the game was invented in about 1845

The Wall, 1926. Eton wall game is played on a strip of ground 5 metres by 110 metres next to a slightly curved brick wall erected in 1717. From Eton College by Christopher Hussey

An exciting game: pupils of Christs Hospital school, City of London, c1900 (1911). Artist: RW Thomas
An exciting game: pupils of Christs Hospital school, City of London, c1900 (1911). Founded in 1552, Christs Hospital was the result of the vision of King Edward VI (1537-1553)

The Wall Game at Eton: St. Andrews Day - Oppidan v. Colleges, c1900, (1903). Artist: Hills and Saunders
The Wall Game at Eton: St. Andrews Day - Oppidan v. Colleges, c1900, (1903). The Eton wall game, originated at and is still played at Eton College

Rugby Football, 1937. From The Childrens Golden Treasure Book for 1937, edited by John R. Crossland and J. M. Parrish. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

Bernard Gadney (1909- 2000), English rugby union footballer, 1935
Bernard Cecil Gadney (1909- 2000), English rugby union footballer, 1935. He played as a scrum-half for Leicester Tigers, England and the British Lions

Harry Lind (1906-1986), Scottish international rugby union player, 1935. He was capped 16 times for Scotland between 1928-36

Football Sketches, 1887. Scenes from rugby matches. A print from The Illustrated London News, 26th Febuary 1887

England scoring a try against Scotland, Twickenham, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Rugger Personalities - Rugby 1920
Rugger personalities by H. Crowther Smith. Includes G. Rowland Hill, Lieut-Colones S. S. D. Craven, B. S. Cumberlege, C. J. B. Marriott, C. N. Lowe, F. C

Boy standing in garden with rugby ball, Eltham, London
A boy standing in a garden wearing sports kit, with a rugby ball under his arm, at Eltham, south-east London. Date: 1933

Wales versus Australia at Wembley, 1930
Vigorous defending by the Australian side during the first rugby league match to be played at Wembley Stadium in January 1930. Date: 1930

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"Rugger: A Journey Through the Rich History of Rugby" From the mighty New Zealand All Blacks rugby team to the iconic L'Equipe de Cardiff, rugby has captivated fans worldwide for over a century. In 1913, artist Robert Delaunay immortalized The Cardiff Team in a vibrant masterpiece that showcased their passion and skill. The sport's popularity continued to grow, leading to more Rugger Trials where aspiring players showcased their talents. The enthusiasm surrounding rugby was palpable as spectators gathered at Blackheath v Rosslyn Park rugby match, witnessing an intense battle on the field. Photographs captured the essence of outdoor sporting live action portraits, none more iconic than Twickenham hosting "The first big Rugger match of the season. " Harlequins clashed with Old Merchant Taylors in a thrilling encounter that left fans on edge until the final whistle. Team photos like Coventry RFC's united players and officials, showcasing their determination and camaraderie. Among them stood George Cole, a figure who would go down in history as one of Rugger's great personalities. Rivalries reached new heights when Scotland faced off against England in an epic Rugby Union match for Calcutta Cup. This historic clash embodied both nations' pride and fierce competitiveness on the pitch. A snapshot from 1937 depicted Rugby Football at its finest – athletes displaying strength and agility while upholding sportsmanship values that have defined this beloved game throughout generations. As time went by, Rugger Personalities emerged as icons within the sport. The year 1920 saw these figures etch themselves into history books through remarkable performances that inspired future generations of players. Even advertisements recognized rugger's impact; Cadbury Cocoa celebrated its "Strength and Staying Power" in 1888 – acknowledging how this exhilarating sport fuels not only physical prowess but also resilience and endurance. With each pass made with precision or tackle executed flawlessly, rugger continues to captivate hearts and minds.