1954 French Rugby Federation Poster, s.c. Saint-Amand vs u.s. Florentaise - Joë Bridge

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Date : 1954
Size : 23.5 x 15.75 inches
The illustration was done in 1948 by Joë Bridge.

The poster … Read more Date : 1954
Size : 23.5 x 15.75 inches
The illustration was done in 1948 by Joë Bridge.

The poster advertise the rugby match between Saint-Amand and U.S. Florentaise that took place on Sunday January 31st 1954, at 3 pm. The match was organized by the French Rugby Federation for the Berry Tournament.

A little rugby trivia: Rugby football stems from the form of the game played at Rugby School, which former pupils then introduced to their universities.

Former Rugby School student Albert Pell is credited with having formed the first "football" team while a student at Cambridge University. Major private schools each used different rules during this early period, with former pupils from Rugby and Eton attempting to carry their preferred rules through to their universities. A significant event in the early development of rugby football was the production of a written set of rules at Rugby School in 1845, followed by the Cambridge Rules that were drawn up in 1848. (From our friends at Wikipedia)

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