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Rugby

Union & League — the region's grit on the pitch.

Rugby has deep roots across the North East, from the Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park to community clubs and the strong League traditions across the Pennines. Programmes, tour brochures and internationals in the archive.

Teams & organisations

Newcastle Falcons
Kingston Park · Premiership Rugby
Durham University RFC
One of the oldest clubs in the country
Hartlepool Rovers
Founded 1879 · Historic North East side
England & British & Irish Lions
Tour programmes and Test matches

Notable memories

1997–98

Falcons' 1998 Premiership title

Rob Andrew's Newcastle lift the top-flight trophy at Kingston Park.

1998–2009

Jonny Wilkinson years

The world-class fly-half's decade in the black and white of Newcastle.

South Africa

Lions Tour 1997

The famous 2-1 series win — programmes, tickets and posters.

Moments in the archive

  • 1998 Allied Dunbar Premiership — Newcastle champions
  • 2001 Powergen Cup — Falcons win at Twickenham
  • 2003 Rugby World Cup — England lift the Webb Ellis
  • 2004 Powergen Cup — Newcastle win again
  • 2010 Heineken Cup nights at Kingston Park

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