Category Archives: Rugby

The Sports Archives – Rugby Shirts

Posted on September 7, 2013 by thesportsarchives

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 →

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The Sports Archives – Rugby Boots

Posted on September 4, 2013 by thesportsarchives

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 →

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The Sports Archives – Back To Reality: What Do Elite Athletes Do When They Retire?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Professional sporting careers don’t last long. Sportsmen and women dedicate their formative years to training, training, training, have a few years in the limelight and then… exactly! Then what? The transition from elite athlete to retiree can be demoralising and … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Wembley Stadium And Its History!

Posted on July 1, 2013 by thesportsarchives

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 →

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The Sports Archives – What Do You Know About Rugby?

Posted on May 25, 2013 by thesportsarchives

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 →

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The Sports Archives – Different Types of Rugby Boots, How They Differ and Why?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by thesportsarchives

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!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by thesportsarchives

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 →

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The Sports Archives – Great Sporting Days Out In The UK!

Posted on February 15, 2013 by thesportsarchives

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?

Posted on December 26, 2012 by thesportsarchives

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 →

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The Sports Archives – A Sports Fan’s Guide to Melbourne!

Posted on December 20, 2012 by thesportsarchives

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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