Story written & researched by Sean Fagan for SaintsAndHeathens It is only today in extremely windy weather conditions in Rugby that we see a team mate hold the ball in place for a kicker to make his shot at goal. It was once the case that all place-kicks at goal had to be taken in…
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OUR BARBARIAN WAYS
Story written & researched by Sean Fagan for SaintsAndHeathens; Nov 19, 2012 @ 08:03 In March 1890, Blackheath’s W.P. ‘Tottie’ Carpmael lamented that the rugby season was already over, even though there were still a few good weeks of football weather remaining. It also bothered Carpmael that the club system meant always playing with the…
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