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Rugby Ball Collection

From muddy battles to historic triumphs, the rugby ball has witnessed it all

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Skeleton playing rugby

Skeleton playing rugby. Computer enhanced X- ray of a skeleton running with a rugby ball

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Rugby in the Mud, Lerryn, St Veep, Cornwall. March 1993

Rugby in the Mud, Lerryn, St Veep, Cornwall. March 1993

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Rugby Team, Fowey, Cornwall. September 1993

Rugby Team, Fowey, Cornwall. September 1993
To celebrate the Lankelly-Fowey Rugby clubs 25th anniversary, the team played against a Cornish Presidents XV. Played in atrocious conditions

Background imageRugby Ball 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 Ball 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 Ball Collection: Sport - Rugby - Barbarians v New Zealand - 27th January 1973 - Gareth Edwards throws out

Sport - Rugby - Barbarians v New Zealand - 27th January 1973 - Gareth Edwards throws out a pass

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Break III

Break III
Marcel Rebro

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Reveille Fashion Feature The Vernon girls pose with rugby balls in the reveille

Reveille Fashion Feature The Vernon girls pose with rugby balls in the reveille studio. Circa 1959

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Sport - Rugby - Barbarians v New Zealand - 27th January 1973 - An overhead kick by Gareth

Sport - Rugby - Barbarians v New Zealand - 27th January 1973 - An overhead kick by Gareth Edwards on its way to touch despite pressure from a New Zealand forward

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Jean Ryder seen here exercising on a wooden horse. 1959

Jean Ryder seen here exercising on a wooden horse. 1959

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Martin Offiah : Rugby League, August 1996. Plays for Bedford rugby club

Martin Offiah : Rugby League, August 1996. Plays for Bedford rugby club. Pictured holding rugby ball

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: England scoring a try against Scotland, Twickenham, London, 1926-1927

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)

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Martin Offiah the Rugby League star who will play at Twickenham

Martin Offiah the Rugby League star who will play at Twickenham

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Rugby player running while holding ball, front view

Rugby player running while holding ball, front view

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Rugbyu-France-New Zealand-Test-Lomu

Rugbyu-France-New Zealand-Test-Lomu
Rugby legend Jonah Lomu from New Zealand, former All Blacks winger and new player of Marseille Vitrolles rugby union club, plays with the ball during the captains run

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Rugby player kicking ball into touch, dotted line marking progress

Rugby player kicking ball into touch, dotted line marking progress

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Illustration of men playing rugby jumping in air to catch ball

Illustration of men playing rugby jumping in air to catch ball

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Illustration of rugby ball, tennis racquet, football boot

Illustration of rugby ball, tennis racquet, football boot

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Family enjoying in living room

Family enjoying in living room

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: William Crawford, Ireland rugby captain 1925

William Crawford, Ireland rugby captain 1925

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Rugby player, artwork F006 / 2905

Rugby player, artwork F006 / 2905
Rugby player, computer artwork

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Rugby player, artwork F006 / 2904

Rugby player, artwork F006 / 2904
Rugby player, computer artwork

Background imageRugby Ball Collection: Southampton Trojans Rugby Team

Southampton Trojans Rugby Team
Southampton Trojan Rugby Team action picture, 2 November 1961 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0887/3


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From muddy battles to historic triumphs, the rugby ball has witnessed it all. 🏉⚔️ Whether it's a skeleton playing rugby or a team in Cornwall giving their all, this iconic symbol of the sport has seen countless moments of passion and dedication. In the picturesque fields of Lerryn and St Veep, Cornwall, back in March 1993, players embraced the mud as they fought for victory. And who could forget Neil Back, MBE, during his younger days at Nottingham Rugby Union? His skill and determination were unmatched. 🌟 Looking back to 1926-1927 at Twickenham Stadium in London, England scoring a try against Scotland showcased the timeless rivalry between these two nations on the rugby field. Meanwhile, Woodlands flanker Neil Back continued to shine with Barkers Butts Colts. Even off the field, rugby balls have made their mark. The Vernon girls striking poses with them in Reveille Fashion Feature showed that style can be found even amidst rugged sports equipment. In January 1973 during an intense match between Barbarians and New Zealand, Gareth Edwards wowed spectators with his throws and overhead kicks - truly a display of exceptional talent. And let's not forget Jean Ryder exercising on a wooden horse back in 1959 - her commitment to fitness proving that strength is built from within. Finally, we must acknowledge Martin Offiah's incredible skills as he played for Bedford Rugby Club in August 1996 during his illustrious career in Rugby League. The rugby ball holds memories etched into its leather surface - tales of triumphs won through teamwork and sheer determination. It remains an enduring symbol of unity among players worldwide.