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Birthplace of rugby
Photo: Andy C
Photo: Andy C
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Item #: 29760
Item #: 29760
Plaque commemorating the birthplace of Rugby League.
Location anyone?
Location anyone?
Comment by: ken on 30th September 2017 at 20:51
Prescott ST
Comment by: ken on 30th September 2017 at 20:54
It wasn't the birth place though. In fact Wigan played 3 games away before that one.
Comment by: Josh on 30th September 2017 at 23:01
It was a 0 - 0 draw. Both sides fielded 15 players, it was some 10 years before it became 13 a side. As stated they had played 3 away games before this match, winning 2 and losing 1.
Comment by: Jonno on 1st October 2017 at 10:22
On Prescott St and the corner of Cricket St
Comment by: Stuart on 1st October 2017 at 10:46
The birthplace of Rugby League was the George Hotel, Huddersfield. The plaque commemorates the first game played in Wigan.
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