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The History and Origins of Rugby Union

by StuartJ

In 1823, during a game of soccer at Rugby School in England, 16 year old William Webb Ellis picked up the ball and ran with it towards his opponents' goal line... or so goes the popular story -- A guide to the history and origins of rugby union football. published 2 years ago

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