How It All Began: The first-ever Women's International Rugby Test Match and the legacy of the Utrecht Shield

'In His Own Little Spiritual World': The Lives of Carwyn James

Carwyn James' life was one of many segments. Remembered primarily for his achievements with the British and Irish Lions, his personal life and navy career are discussed at length too. A life cut short at just fifty-three, today we look back at his complex, and often secretive, life. References can be found here: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/ [https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/] Shop can be found here: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/shop/ [https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/shop/]

Football v Soccer: What's in a Name?

With the FIFA Men's World Cup just around the corner, the debate on football v soccer is already heating up. But which is the correct term? Is there a correct term? This episode of The Rugby History Project aims to answer those questions. *Apologies for Molly making an impromptu vocal performance. She is very passionate about WoSo. References and Footnotes: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/ [https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/] Support the project: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/my-articles-your-inbox-%f0%9f%8f%89/ [https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/my-articles-your-inbox-%f0%9f%8f%89/] Birthday giveaway info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZCpACdAmq-/?img_index=1 [https://www.instagram.com/p/DZCpACdAmq-/?img_index=1] My tee is from my friend Why is Mummy so Muddy, you can find it here: https://whyismummysomuddy.com/products/bunch-of-nations-tee [https://whyismummysomuddy.com/products/bunch-of-nations-tee]

How It All Began: The first-ever Women's International Rugby Test Match and the legacy of the Utrecht Shield

On the 13th June 1982, the Netherlands and France took part in the first-ever women's international test match. Whilst the Netherlands lost at home, France became the first-ever lineal world title holders, a title they will fight to regain this Sunday against England in the final game of the 2026 Women's Six Nations. On the 13th June 1982, the Netherlands and France took part in the first ever women's international test match. Whilst the Netherlands lost at home, France became the first-ever lineal world title holders, a title they will fight to regain this Sunday against England in the final game of the 2026 Women's Six Nations. Find out more here: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/ [https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/] The Utrecht Shield: https://www.raeburnandutrechtshields.com/ [https://www.raeburnandutrechtshields.com/] Dainty Lady Ball Stickers: https://www.redbubble.com/people/therugbyhistory/shop?artistUserName=therugbyhistory&asc=u&collections=4509990&iaCode=all-departments&sortOrder=top%20selling [https://www.redbubble.com/people/therugbyhistory/shop?artistUserName=therugbyhistory&asc=u&collections=4509990&iaCode=all-departments&sortOrder=top%20selling]

When The Roses Wilted

Following their 2014 Rugby World Cup win, the Red Roses recorded their worst-ever result in the Six Nations. This is the tale of how the World discovered the Red Roses were not perennials.I blooming love the Women's Six Nations, and this is the second of three posts I hope to do this season. If you would like to check out the others, you can find them on my channel. They all contain significantly fewer flower puns. A written version of this post is also available on my website https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/ [https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/], which is where you can find all my references and footnotes. Thanks for watching The Rugby History Project! Subscribe to keep up to date. If you would like to help support the project, you can find details here: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/my-articles-your-inbox-%f0%9f%8f%89/ [https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/my-articles-your-inbox-%f0%9f%8f%89/ ]

A Very Brief History of the Women’s Six Nations

Founded in 1996 as the Women’s Home Nations Championship, the tournament has grown significantly over the last thirty years. This is the tale of the seven nations that have made up the Six Nations. Check out more information: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/