Brendan Gallagher continues his expert and authorative look at the history of Rugby Union

The History of rugby: PART 7
Surviving World War 2
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Defiance: A fan holds a flag at Bath Rugby Club, where the stands and changing rooms were bombed out

Loose ball: A scrum breaks up during the international between Scotland and England at Wembley on April 11, 1942. Scotland won 8-5

RUGBY UNION players I and teams over the centuries have invariably ‘enjoyed a good war’ with their brave deeds inspiring compatriots and showing the sport in a good light, and for t...