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Synopsis

A unique, premium contemporary documentary series which explores the vibrant social history and impact of rugby around the world - from its origins through to the present day - for a massive global audience.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. A Gentleman's GameNow viewing2019-08-23The origins of rugby from European village football games in the Middle Ages to recreational hobby played by the well-to-do sons of the Establishment of 19th century Britain.
2. An International Game2019-08-30How rugby spread from British universities to men of all social classes in the biggest Empire in history, changing nations political fortunes along the way.
3. A Global Game2019-09-06How the U.S.A. received then adapted rugby into America’s national game – and how France overcame British resistance to remake rugby as ‘the beautiful game’ on a level that astonished the world.
4. A Power Game2019-09-20How rugby’s misguided attempts to cling to past glories allowed media visionary Rupert Murdoch to swoop in and turn a 100-year-old staunchly amateur game fully professional.
5. A Professional Game2019-09-26How France and England became the most powerful rugby nations in the world, and tiny, remote New Zealand became the number one team in rugby history.
6. Tomorrow's Game2019-10-03How rugby returned to the Olympics in 2016 and finally opened its doors to women in a bold new era of change – in the process changing rugby from a niche into a sport for everyone in the world.

Cast

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Craig Parker
Narrator (Voice)

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How many seasons does The Story of Rugby have?

The Story of Rugby has 1 season and 6 episodes.

When did The Story of Rugby first air?

The Story of Rugby first aired in 2019.

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What genre is The Story of Rugby?

The Story of Rugby is classified as Documentary.