From the birthplace to the home of rugby

Call it fate or the gods of rugby looking down on me, maybe it was even a calling.

No sooner had plans been made and booked for my recent visit and guided tour of Rugby School, the birthplace of rugby football, and exploring the Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum than I receive an invitation.  A special one too.

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Where it all started – exploring a scene of worldwide sporting significance 200 years on and all on my own doorstep

Whether you are a fan, player or follower of the sport, it cannot have escaped your attention that this year is something of a big year in the world of rugby. 

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Seann Walsh, Ken Bruce and The BBC Concert Orchestra among big names appearing at this year’s The Festival on The Close

We are now only a matter of weeks away from the return of The Festival on The Close in Rugby, Warwickshire, where big names at this year’s Festival include Seann Walsh, Horrible Histories Live, The BBC Concert Orchestra, Louise Dearman, Tom Seals and Ken Bruce.

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5 rugby places to visit in Rugby

 With the 2020 Six Nations Rugby Championship getting underway this weekend, it is only right being a travel writer from and based in Rugby that I highlight some of the visitor attractions in my hometown.

And if you are a supporter or follower of rugby or just have a general interest in the game, this will be of real interest.

So here it is, call it a mini-tour as it were – my guide to five rugby places to visit here in Rugby.

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Day 45 – 45 Days Of Rugby

So we are finally here, Day 45 and the final day and act of 45 Days Of Rugby.

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Day 44 – 45 Days Of Rugby

Day 44 and the penultimate day of 45 Days Of Rugby, with today also being the day of the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final.

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Day 35 – 45 Days Of Rugby

As we are approaching the weekend’s @rugbyworldcup semi-finals and the pursuit of the golden #webbelliscup, did you know there is a second William Webb Ellis trophy?

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