Published September 30th 2010
Calling all rugby fans - the
World Rugby Museum at Twickenham Stadium is just the place to explore all things rugby. As many as 10,000 objects from around the world have been collected since the formation of Rugby Football Union (RFU) in 1871 creating an extensive memorabilia archive that includes the 1997
Hong Kong Sevens Women's Match Ball, a 1924 Olympics Programme and the Calcutta Cup.
The interactive exhibitions take visitors back in time to re-live great moments of the game, from the very first to the most recent. If you're up for it you can try out the scrum machine, then take a tour of the stadium to get a comprhensive view of just what it's like behind the scenes.
Twickenham Stadium is celebrating its 100th anivesary with the exhibition of the century - running through to August 2010, themes include the great England teams of
WJA Davies and
William Wavell Wakefield,
Clive Woodward's all-conquering England side led by
Martin Johnson and featuring
Jonny Wilkinson and
Jason Robinson, and the
1991 rugby world cup.
Something for everyone that enjoys the game, from the obsessive fan to the mildly interested, this museum will fire up the passion and spirit of this ultimate team sport.
Why? Everything you've always wanted to know about rugby past and present worldwide
When: Museum: Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm, Sunday: 11am – 5pm, closed Monday; Bank Holidays 10am – 5pm; Stadium tours Tuesday to Saturday: 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, Sunday: 13:00, 15:00, closed Monday
Where: Twickenham Stadium
Cost: Adult £14.00, Concessions £8.00 (16 and under/students/60 ), Family Ticket (2 Adults and 3 Children) £40.00; Museum only Adult £6.00, Concessions £4.00
