If you’re here, it means you probably like rugby. Whilst I don’t have any rugby matches here, I do have lots of rugby-related nonsense that you might like! Expect to find: women’s rugby, men’s rugby, random facts and maybe even some wheelchair rugby! Find more at https://therugbyhistoryproject.com
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Meet the Valentines: The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of the Irish Women’s National Rugby Team
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On the 30th September 2024, Irish rugby fans woke up to the news that the Ireland had beaten New Zealand. Fans of the men's team rejoiced that the women's team had finally achieved the same feat the men had come to hold so dear. Imagine their shock when fans of women's rugby informed them that the women's team had not only beaten New Zealand before…
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In many countries, rugby union is considered to be a sport for the middle classes. Stereotypically played in private schools by the sons of professionals, the sport often struggles to overcome this perception. However, how true is this reputation and why did the sport gain it in the first place?
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The full text of this podcast, including images, citations, and notes, can be found here: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/2025/08/22/emily-valentine-the-female-william/
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The full text of this podcast, including images, citations, and notes, can be found here: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/2025/08/16/barrette-the-original-female-rugby-f90/
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'I wanted to play for Wales with my whole heart': An Exploration of the Players Lost to Welsh Rugby Due To Racism
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The full text of this podcast, including images, citations, and notes, can be found here: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/2025/07/30/i-wanted-to-play-for-wales-with-my-6a3/
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The Legacy of Las Leonas: The Addition, Success and Removal of Spain in the Women’s Six Nations
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The full text of this podcast, including images, citations, and notes, can be found here: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/2025/07/13/the-legacy-of-las-leonas-the-addition/
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Ohhhh Canada: The Canadian Women’s National Rugby Team have succeeded against all odds, but where do they go from here?
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The full text of this podcast, including images, citations, and notes, can be found here: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/2025/06/30/ohhhh-canada-the-canadian-womens/
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The cases of Sione Tuipulotu and Alfred Clunies-Ross: a brief look at the relationship between rugby and the diaspora
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The full text of this podcast, including images, citations, and notes, can be found here: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/2025/06/22/the-cases-of-sione-tuipulotu-and/
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