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TIL: there are London Irish, London Scottish, and London Welsh rugby teams (although I also found out that the original London Welsh had to fold but the name lives on via an amateur team). Oh, and London Cornish, London French, and London New Zealand! London South Africa were also a club but dissolved in 2014.

This Cool Link was published 9 months ago. (#)
Sport

JSTOR Daily on sports and how it changed glaciology

Who knew the Alps would contribute so much to sports in the UK (theoretically)?

5th September 20245th September 2024 by lukealexdavis
Sport

Congratulations to Portugal on their first ever Rugby World Cup win!

VAMOS OS LOBOS!

8th October 20238th October 2023 by lukealexdavis

South Africa could have their flag and anthem banned from major sporting events—including the Rugby World Cup—if they don’t update their anti-doping legislation: The country would also be prevented from hosting, or bidding to host, international competitions, among several other punitive measures. They have until 13th October.

This Cool Link was published 2 years ago. (#)
Sport

Rugby Manual's greatest tries of the year since 1990

Look at those legs go!

19th May 202319th May 2023 by lukealexdavis
Sport

Name, Set, and Match: Dick Best

His first name is correct.

26th May 20224th September 2023 by lukealexdavis
Sport

Happy birthday Clive Sullivan

The Welsh winger defied the odds to become a rugby league world champion.

9th April 20211st January 2025 by lukealexdavis
Soccer

Who is Ebenezer Cobb Morley and why does he have a Google Doodle?

One English sportsman and solicitors brought his law skills to the beautiful game and his name was Ebenezer Cobb Morley.

18th August 20188th July 2025 by lukealexdavis
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