1st Rugby Union Test (1926)

Full title reads: “1st rugby union test. England defeat the famous ’All Blacks’ in thrilling game by 20 pts. to 20“. Wigan, Greater Manchester. M/S of England rugby team running past spectators and onto the pitch. Similar shots of New Zealand team, led by a young woman carrying New Zealand flag and stuffed kiwi (bird, not fruit!). M/S of All Blacks performing Maori dance, the Haka. Various shots of rugby match in progress, watched by hundreds of spectators in grand stands - good shots of scrum and England player kicking ball over goal post. Cuts exist - see separate record for details. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932)