The First Rugby Match Between Nations: Scotland vs. England, 1871
In 1871, Scotland and England met in the world’s first international rugby match, kicking off a historic rivalry that lives on in the Calcutta Cup.
The article "The First Rugby Match Between Nations: Scotland vs. England, 1871" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the events of March 27, 1871, when the very first international rugby game was played in Edinburgh. It covers the background, gameplay, and how the match marked the beginning of one of the sport’s greatest rivalries.
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