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The Sports Archives – Rugby Shirts
The Rugby shirt first appeared in the 1800s when rugby as a game started to kick off and someone had the bright idea that they needed a way to tell the teams apart. Especially since the earliest uniforms were white … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – Rugby Boots
They initially made only one change which was that there were bars nailed across the soles so that they could keep some form of grip on the grass and mud when running. The first actual rule concerning the rugby boot … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – Wembley Stadium And Its History!
The iconic London landmark currently known as “Wembley Stadium” was actually completed in 2007, but it bears the name of what has been one of England’s and the world’s most famous sport and entertainment venues for the better part of … Continue reading
Posted in Football, Other, Rugby, Soccer
Tagged 1948 Summer Olympics, 1966 world cup, American Football, FA Cup, football soccer blogs, hotels, hotels in london, King George V, london, london attractions, london tourism, Rugby, sports and leisure, sports and recreation, Sports Archives, Sports Blogs, sports history, travel destinations, travel tips, UEFA Euro 1996, uk tourism, wembley stadium, where to stay in london
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The Sports Archives – What Do You Know About Rugby?
If you’re not an avid rugby fan, this world of predominantly stocky men with thighs made of concrete might conjure up images of Gavin Henson, famed for his overly orange tan and a penchant for sculpted eyebrows. Or perhaps Gareth … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – Different Types of Rugby Boots, How They Differ and Why?
The days when all rugby players wore the same type of boot are long gone. Advances in materials and manufacturing technology and the understanding that a “one type fits all” philosophy no longer holds true, have led to new innovations … Continue reading
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The Sports Archives – Tracing The Origins Of The Modern Rugby Boot!
When it comes to footwear, the kaleidoscopic range of colours and myriad of shapes that are available to Rugby players today means that you’d be forgiven for thinking that a typical game is as much of a fashion show as … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – Great Sporting Days Out In The UK!
Britain is a sport loving nation. Football, motor racing, tennis, rugby and horse racing are just a handful of the sports watched by millions around the country each and every day. We live and breathe sport, and we can’t get … Continue reading
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The Sports Archives – Rugby Sevens – What’s It All About?
First played in 1883, Rugby 7’s is referred to by many different names which include the Borders Game, the “Short Game” or Seven-a-side. Rugby 7’s was the brainchild of 2 butchers from Melrose who initially thought up the tournament as … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – A Sports Fan’s Guide to Melbourne!
If you’re a sports nut, you may never want to leave Melbourne. Victoria’s capital is not just the home of the Australian Football League (10 of the 18 teams are from the state of Victoria), it is also an important … Continue reading
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