The Rugby History of England Book

THE FINAL MINUTES tick down in Sydney, England clinging to a slender lead. The Wallabies surge, but the defence holds firm. Jonny Wilkinson sets himself … the drop goal flies … it’s up … it’s through! I can hardly breathe. After 24 long years, it has to be ours! The nerves are unbearable, then … the final whistle, England have won the Rugby World Cup 2003! 

Follow the story of England Rugby Union through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1906. This edition charts the team’s historic moments — exactly as they were reported at the time.

Featuring:

– England’s first-ever victory against Scotland for the Calcutta Cup in 1906
– The memorable 1995 World Cup quarter-final vs Australia
– The 2003 World Cup triumph
– The 2016 Grand Slam win over France
– Highlights from the 2019 World Cup run and other recent seasons

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a rugby fan, a sports historian, or someone who remembers the moments live — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of England Rugby’s history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.