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1890 - Hartlepool Rovers v Barbarians

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Formed in 1890, the Barbarians Club is one of the most famous names in World Rugby,  and Rovers provided the first ever opposition on 27th December, 1890. Originally restricted in membership to Oxbridge players and Internationals it soon widened its remit and a call up to the Club still remains a great honour for any player. Games against Rovers were a feature of the side until 1902 when they played Rovers on the 5th April drawing 3 all and then on the following Monday, West beat them in their only game with the West Club, by 25 pts to 4.

The games faded away from the Fixture list but the Barbarians returned to mark the 75th Anniversary in October of 1965 with the visitors running out winners by 35 pts to with Tom Brophy masterminding the Barbarians win.

Date (of image) : 27/12/1890

Donor : Wilf Woodward

Creator : B T Ord High Street Hartlepool

Part of the "Wilf Woodward" collection

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