The Invention of Rugby: Part 1 – Sports Bizarre

from Bizarre with Mick Molloy and Titus O’Reily · host Sport Bizarre

In 1823, William Webb Ellis picked up the ball and ran with it during a school match creating the "rugby" style of play. Except he didn’t, and the true story of how rugby emerged involved school uprisings, broken shins, and the invention of an origin story. If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Exclusive behind-the-scenes access A fortnightly newsletter Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets Follow Sports Bizarre on: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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