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The World Rugby Museum tells the true story of rugby from around the world, following the game’s history from its origins to the present day.

The new museum includes the RFU and Harry Langton rugby collections covering iconic teams, such as the 1924 New Zealand side, the 1900s Wales teams, the 1971 and 1974 British & Irish Lions sides, as well as the 2003 England team. The museum displays memorabilia from around the world and from all eras, making it a must visit for all rugby fans.

Highlights of the museum include:
• Explore a glittering array of trophies including the Calcutta Cup made from 270 silver rupees
• Take up the challenge of discovering “What Kind of Rugby Player Are You?” in the Play Rugby Zone
• Re-live some of rugby’s most memorable moments with film and video footage
• See the oldest international rugby jersey
• “Choose your own World XV” interactive

On a guided stadium tour access some of the most exclusive parts of the stadium. Take a seat in the England dressing room, absorb the atmosphere in the royal box, visit the VIP areas used to entertain guest on match days, get a birds eye view from the top of a stand and imagine the roar of the crowd as you run out of the players’ tunnel to pitch side.