The Ball
Not only was the game developed in Rugby so was the essential piece of equipment - the rugby ball. Much of this development has taken place here on this site for over 160 years.
There were two major contributors to the invention of the rugby football. William Gilbert, who set up business here in 1842 and another local boot and shoemaker Richard Lindon, who invented the india rubber bladder. Between the two of them the rugby football was born.
Cardiff RFC Jersey
The club was founded in 1876 and play their home matches at Cardiff Arms Park, which backs onto the Millennium Stadium. Through its history Cardiff RFC have provided more players to the Welsh national side and British and Irish Lions than any other Welsh club.
Coventry & District Rugby Football Union Junior Club Trophy
Dating back to 1885, this trophy was contested by local clubs. Many familiar names, both existing and defunct are winners of this trophy: Newbold on Avon, Old Coventrians, Stoke Old Boys, Rootes, Broadstreet to name just a few.
