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Five Nations Rugby at Leicester, 10 February 1923 England defeat Ireland 23
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Five Nations Rugby at Leicester, 10 February 1923 England defeat Ireland 23
Five Nations Rugby at Leicester, 10 February 1923
England defeat Ireland 23 - 5
Irish team
Left to right back row
Robert McClenahan, James Gardiner, William Hall, Jack Mahony, Dunlop Cunningham, Finlay Jackson, and H Thrift
Bottom Row
Dick Collopy, Thomas McClelland, George Stephenson
, John Thompson (c), Charles Hallaran, Denis Cussen, William Crawford and Michael Bradley
Ireland Test debutsDM Cunningham, JB Gardiner, RD Gray, WH Hall, FW Jackson, RO McClenahan, J Mahony
10 February 1923
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This print takes us back to a historic moment in rugby history. It captures the intense Five Nations Rugby match that took place at Leicester on 10th February 1923, where England emerged victorious over Ireland with an impressive score of 23-5. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see the Irish team standing tall and proud. The back row consists of Robert McClenahan, James Gardiner, William Hall, Jack Mahony, Dunlop Cunningham, Finlay Jackson, and H Thrift. In the bottom row are Dick Collopy, Thomas McClelland, George Stephenson, John Thompson (c), Charles Hallaran, Denis Cussen, William Crawford and Michael Bradley. What makes this image even more special is that it marks the Test debuts of several Irish players including DM Cunningham JB Gardiner RD Gray WH Hall FW Jackson RO McClenahan J Mahony. Their expressions reveal a mix of determination and nerves as they prepare to face their English rivals on that fateful day. Preserved through monochrome photography techniques from the early 20th century by Central News agency for Europeana Photography collection; this photograph encapsulates both the physicality and camaraderie inherent in rugby matches during that era. As we gaze upon this piece of sporting history captured forever on paper by TopFoto's skilled hands; we can't help but feel a sense of awe for these athletes who left an indelible mark on rugby folklore.
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