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First British Rugby Tour Abroad, 1888: Rare ticket, the ealiest…
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6-Nov-2008
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First British Rugby Tour Abroad, 1888: Rare ticket, the ealiest known rugby ticket, 'Association Cricket Ground, Saturday 4th August 1888. Return, International Football Match, England v N.S.Wales. The Members of the English and N.S.Wales Teams request the pleasure of Company at their Return Match. Complimentary'. Together with a Nsw 'Waratah' cloth badge from the game. Good condition. [The first British Rugby Team to tour abroad made an unofficial tour to Australia and New Zealand. In a tragic boating accident, the British captain R.L. Seddon drowned. He was replaced as captain by A.E. Stoddart who had just completed a tour of Australia with the English Cricket team. To help cover their expenses, the team also played a number of Australian Rules Games in Victoria and South Australia]. (2 items)
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Memorabilia: Sporting - Rugby League & Rugby Union