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Rugby Collection (#92)

Rugby, a sport that unites nations and ignites passion on the field

Background imageRugby Collection: And About Rugby-the English Colony Tennessee. -from Sketches Frank H. Taylor. Engraving 1880

And About Rugby-the English Colony Tennessee. -from Sketches Frank H. Taylor. Engraving 1880
And About Rugby-the English Colony Tennessee.-from Sketches Frank H. Taylor. Engraving 1880, US, USA, America

Background imageRugby Collection: English Garden. Scenes Rugby, the English Colony Tennessee, Engraving 1880, Us, USA

English Garden. Scenes Rugby, the English Colony Tennessee, Engraving 1880, Us, USA
English Garden. Scenes Rugby, the English Colony Tennessee, Engraving 1880, Us, Usa, America

Background imageRugby Collection: Central Avenue. The New Rugby

Central Avenue. The New Rugby, Engraving 1880, US, USA, America

Background imageRugby Collection: Christ Church and Public School, Thomas Hughes Settlement New Rugby Tennesee, Engraving 1884

Christ Church and Public School, Thomas Hughes Settlement New Rugby Tennesee, Engraving 1884, Us, Usa, America, United States

Background imageRugby Collection: Office Of The Rugbeian Weekly Newspaper

Office Of The Rugbeian Weekly Newspaper, Thomas Hughes Settlement New Rugby Tennesee, Engraving 1884, US, USA, America, United States

Background imageRugby Collection: The Hughes Public Library

The Hughes Public Library, Thomas Hughes Settlement New Rugby Tennesee, Engraving 1884, US, USA, America, United States

Background imageRugby Collection: Residence Of Mrs Hughes New Rugby Tennesee

Residence Of Mrs Hughes New Rugby Tennesee, Engraving 1884, US, USA, America, United States

Background imageRugby Collection: The House of Commons Point to Point Steeplechase Near Rugby, Mr. Elliott Lees Wins on Damon

The House of Commons Point to Point Steeplechase Near Rugby, Mr. Elliott Lees Wins on Damon
THE HOUSE OF COMMONS POINT TO POINT STEEPLECHASE NEAR RUGBY, MR. ELLIOTT LEES WINS ON DAMON, engraving 1890, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, Great Britain, European

Background imageRugby Collection: Rugby player, artwork F006 / 2905

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

Background imageRugby Collection: Rugby player, artwork F006 / 2904

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

Background imageRugby Collection: Sport / Rugby / Cartoon

Sport / Rugby / Cartoon
BARBARIANS AT PLAY John Bull: " Play football by all means, my boy - but don t let it be this brutal sort of thing!" Date: 1888

Background imageRugby Collection: A match of Rugby football: line engraving from an English newspaper of 1871

A match of Rugby football: line engraving from an English newspaper of 1871
ENGLAND: RUGBY (1871). A match of Rugby football: line engraving from an English newspaper of 1871

Background imageRugby Collection: WILLIAM WEBB ELLIS (1806-1872). English Anglican reverend credited as the inventor of rugby

WILLIAM WEBB ELLIS (1806-1872). English Anglican reverend credited as the inventor of rugby. Wood engraving, English, 1854

Background imageRugby Collection: BOYS FASHION, 1897. Advertisement from an English magazine of 1897 for school outfits for boys

BOYS FASHION, 1897. Advertisement from an English magazine of 1897 for school outfits for boys, including boys attending Eton College (left)

Background imageRugby Collection: England / Rugby

England / Rugby
Little Church Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, England, with the spire of St. Andrews church in the background. Date: 1950s

Background imageRugby Collection: Frederick Temple

Frederick Temple
FREDERICK TEMPLE churchman, headmaster of Rugby school, Bishop of London, then Archbishop of Canterbury Date: 1821 - 1902

Background imageRugby Collection: Warwickshire Scenery

Warwickshire Scenery
View from the Burton Hills, near Fenny Compton, Warwickshire, England, looking towards the Rugby area. Date: 1960s

Background imageRugby Collection: Inauguration of the new rugby ground at Murrayfield, Scotland

Inauguration of the new rugby ground at Murrayfield, Scotland
The new ground at Murrayfield inaugurated by Scotlands first winning of the international championship (against England) since 1907 before a record crowd of 60, 000. Date: 1925

Background imageRugby Collection: Canada Dry advertisement, 1953

Canada Dry advertisement, 1953
Mildly humorous advertisement for Canada Dry sparkling drinks featuring a photograph of two glamorous young women being flirted with by a sweaty rugby player after a game. Date: 1953

Background imageRugby Collection: Statue of Thomas Hughes

Statue of Thomas Hughes (1822-1896), the Author of Tom Browns Schooldays (1857) which stands outside the Rugby School Library. The statue was created by sculptor Thomas Brock and unveiled in 1899

Background imageRugby Collection: Rugby

Rugby. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley. Kicking the ball Date: circa 1920

Background imageRugby Collection: Wales versus Australia at Wembley, 1930

Wales versus Australia at Wembley, 1930
Vigorous defending by the Australian side during the first rugby league match to be played at Wembley Stadium in January 1930. Date: 1930

Background imageRugby Collection: Scene at a rugby match

Scene at a rugby match, with two players colliding. circa 1940s

Background imageRugby Collection: LNWR - Royal Mail Train at Rugby Station

LNWR - Royal Mail Train at Rugby Station
London and North Western Railway Company - The Scotch Express at Rugby Station. The locomtive is the Invincible. Date: 1904

Background imageRugby Collection: Scoring a Try

Scoring a Try
Scoring a try despite valiant tackling by his opponents... Date: circa 1890

Background imageRugby Collection: Boys playing rugby at Rugby School

Boys playing rugby at Rugby School. This truly English game is played in perfection at the fine Elizabethan school, at Rugby in Warwickshire. Date: 1845

Background imageRugby Collection: Ulsters Craig Gilroy scores against Leicester in the 2011 Heineken Cup

Ulsters Craig Gilroy scores against Leicester in the 2011 Heineken Cup
Rugby - Heineken Cup - Ulster vs. Leicester Tigers at Ravenhill, Belfast Craig Gilroy dives in to score Ulsters third try of the game

Background imageRugby Collection: HSET2A-00098

HSET2A-00098
Settlers in front of their cabin in Rugby, Tennessee, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageRugby Collection: Training a police dog

Training a police dog
A Police Dog and handler at Twickenham Rugby Stadium. The dog is being trained to sniff out suspicious packages that could have been planted under the seats in the South Stand (now re-developed)

Background imageRugby Collection: C. D Aarvold 1928

C. D Aarvold 1928
Carl Douglas Aarvold(1907-1991), Cambridge University rugby Captain and English International, here wearing his rugby kit and British Lions blazer

Background imageRugby Collection: The Varsity rugby match 1932

The Varsity rugby match 1932
The Oxford university left wing on the run: V. G Jenkins passes the ball cleverly, as he falls, to his wing man, S.L Waide

Background imageRugby Collection: Prince of Wales (later George V) at football match

Prince of Wales (later George V) at football match
The Prince of Wales (soon to become George V) attending a football (probably rugby) match between the students of Guys Hospital and the London Hospital

Background imageRugby Collection: Rugby match Middlesex 7s 1930

Rugby match Middlesex 7s 1930
Tackling a Blackheath man in the final of the Seven a side rugby tournament: London Welsh win by six points to nil

Background imageRugby Collection: But, Please, I was told to mark him by Fougasse

But, Please, I was told to mark him by Fougasse
Humorous colour illustration by Kenneth Cyril Bird (pseudonym: Fougasse), showing an overly large rugby player being admonished by the referee for (accidentally) hurting another player

Background imageRugby Collection: Adelaide, 1930s

Adelaide, 1930s
The Adelaide Oval, sports stadium, in Adelaide, South Australia

Background imageRugby Collection: Windsor Lewis

Windsor Lewis
Hopkin Windsor Lewis (1906- 1982), rugby player and Welsh international

Background imageRugby Collection: England vs. Scotland Rugby Football Match, London, 1872

England vs. Scotland Rugby Football Match, London, 1872
Engraving of the Rugby Football match between England and Scotland, held at the Kennington Oval, London, 5th February 1872

Background imageRugby Collection: A Curtis Vertical Turbine, 1904

A Curtis Vertical Turbine, 1904
Photograph of a Curtis Vertical Turbine at the power-house of the British Thomson-Houston Company, Rugby, February 1904. Designed by Curtis, a New York engineer

Background imageRugby Collection: Rugby Tackle 1892

Rugby Tackle 1892
Collared! - the player with the ball is tackled

Background imageRugby Collection: Sport / Rugby / Maul

Sport / Rugby / Maul
A Maul in goal

Background imageRugby Collection: Rugby Market

Rugby Market
The Market Place in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, showing original Victorian shop fronts, such as Liptons and Foster Brothers. Date: circa 1950

Background imageRugby Collection: Guy Fawkes house, formerly the Old Lion Inn, where Gunpowder plotters met

Guy Fawkes house, formerly the Old Lion Inn, where Gunpowder plotters met, Dunchurch, near Rugby, Warwickshire, England, UK, Europe

Background imageRugby Collection: Cove-Smith / Merch Taylors

Cove-Smith / Merch Taylors
R Cove-Smith, player for Old Merchant Taylors and for England

Background imageRugby Collection: Fairclough / St Helens Rug

Fairclough / St Helens Rug
Leslie Fairclough, Rugby League Stand-Off for St Helens

Background imageRugby Collection: Hanrahan / Ireland Rugby

Hanrahan / Ireland Rugby
C J Hanrahan, Forward for Ireland

Background imageRugby Collection: Lewis / Wales Rugby

Lewis / Wales Rugby
Windsor H Lewis, player for Wales

Background imageRugby Collection: Oliver / Batley Rugby

Oliver / Batley Rugby
E Oliver, Rugby League player for Batley and England

Background imageRugby Collection: Taylor / Oxford Rugby

Taylor / Oxford Rugby
E G Taylor, player for Oxford and Scotland




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Rugby, a sport that unites nations and ignites passion on the field. From the iconic jerseys worn by famous rugby football teams to the breathtaking stadium art that adorns their homes, this game is more than just a sport - it's a way of life. Step into John Smiths Stadium Art in Huddersfield Town and you'll be greeted by an awe-inspiring display history. The walls tell stories of triumphs and defeats, reminding us why we love this game so much. Franklins Gardens Stadia Art proudly showcases the rich heritage of Northampton Saints. As you walk through its halls, you can almost hear the roar of the crowd as legends grace this hallowed ground. Croke Park Stadia Art captures Ireland's indomitable spirit. It stands tall as a testament to their unwavering dedication to rugby excellence. This is where dreams are made and heroes are born. Welford Road Stadium Art pays homage to Leicester Tigers' legacy. With each brushstroke, it immortalizes unforgettable moments etched in our memories forever. Millennium Stadium Art transports us to Wales, where rugby runs through every vein. The artwork tells tales of fierce battles fought with heart and soul under those floodlights. France/Ireland Rugby 23 brings together two powerhouses for an epic clash on the pitch. Their jerseys symbolize unity amidst rivalry - a true testament to sportsmanship at its finest. DW Stadium Art celebrates not only Wigan Athletic F. C but also their deep-rooted connection with rugby. It reminds us that sometimes boundaries blur when it comes to our love for different sports. Murrayfield stadium in Scotland echoes with cheers from passionate fans who live and breathe rugby like no other nation does. Its grandeur reflects their undying devotion to this beautiful game. K C Stadium Art proudly represents Hull City FC while acknowledging their shared affinity for rugby too. A reminder that sporting communities can thrive together, supporting each other's passions. France V Scotland Rugby.