World Rugby Museum

04/05/2026

Jacques Tati's 'Mr Hulot' was the inspiration behind Rowan Atkinson's 'Mr Bean', but did you know that Tati was a keen rugby player? 🏉

Keith Gregson shares more in our latest blog article 👉 https://bit.ly/4cQtyMc

29/04/2026

Honouring the history of military service and rugby ⚓

Ahead of this Saturday’s Army v Navy matches, we’re proud to share the story of former England internationals and Royal Marines, Sir Basil Hill and Geoff Hosking 🌹

On display at the World Rugby Museum for a limited time, their historic caps and badges reflect a legacy of courage, commitment and sport 🏉

These remarkable items return to the Royal Marines Experience Museum in Portsmouth on Tuesday 5 May. Don’t miss the chance to see them at the World Rugby Museum 📍

Book your visit via the link in our bio 🎟️

18/04/2026

Jack King and Noel Slocock came from vastly different backgrounds — one an orphan at age thirteen, the other raised in a well-to-do Victorian household shaped by strong religious values. Yet their lives followed a strikingly similar path, grounded in deeply rooted principles: a commitment to family, a tireless work ethic, and a profound sense of duty to King and Country. Both were gifted sportsmen, and it was the camaraderie forged on the rugby field that ultimately led them to their tragic demise.

Toby Goodman's latest book, ‘Jack and Noel From Scrum to Sacrifice’ tells the story of two international rugby players—one from Yorkshire, the other from Lancashire—who gave everything for the game they loved and, ultimately, their lives on the battlefield in France.

Marking the 110 years since King and Slocock were killed, this book is published in a limited edition of 110 copies. It is dedicated to and signed by Lewis Moody MBE, with a foreword by Martin Johnson CBE.

Copies are available for £15 (plus £2 UK p&p) directly from the author by emailing [email protected]

06/04/2026

🔙 2021

It's been 5 years since the BBC broadcast every match of the Guinness Women's Six Nations live for the first time 🏉

In our latest blog article, we're exploring how the uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic inadvertently boosted the development of women's rugby 👉 https://bit.ly/4sd13g3

04/04/2026

With the Guinness Women's Six Nations starting next week, it's time to brush-up on the basics of the tournament 🏉

Read our latest blog post to explore how the competition began, understand how the modern championship is structured, and learn which nation has dominated over the years 👉 https://bit.ly/4sjcyTt

24/03/2026

We’re back at Howden Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens 🤩

Come and visit us at stand 24, beside pitch RE2, to chat all things World Rugby Museum and Allianz Stadium tours 🏟️

Also enjoy giving our pass-challenge game a go, for the chance to win some exciting prizes! 🏉

We hope to see you throughout the week 🤝

15/03/2026

Bob Collis won 7 caps for IrishRugby between 1924 and 1926, helping them claim a share of the 1926 Five Nations Championship ☘️

Learn more about his remarkable life and career in our latest blog article 👉 https://bit.ly/4bbgYq7

16/02/2026

Introducing ‘Ireland’s Call’ ☘️

Hear from great, Conor O’Shea about his thoughts and memories brought back from visiting our new special exhibition, dedicated to the history and story of Irish rugby 🗣️🏉

Book a museum visit to see our special exhibition now through the link in our bio 🔗

15/02/2026

🔙 OTD in 1875 🗓️

It's been 151 years since IrishRugby took to the field for the first time, at the Oval in London 🏟️

They wore green and white hooped jerseys, matching socks and white knickerbockers. This was revised to white jerseys with blue shorts and socks the following year, with a sprig of five shamrocks.

In 1885, the shamrock was standardised to one that would be familiar today and by 1886 Ireland were in their now famous green jerseys ☘️

Learn about their debut match 👉 https://bit.ly/3PZmfFE

14/02/2026