Great Britain:Rugby Union

On 19 October 2021, Great Britain's Royal Mail issued a set of stamps celebrating 150 years of Rugby Union.

Issue Description
This Postage Stamp Issue commemorates legendary clashes and unforgettable moments.

Issue Details
The stamps depict key moments from memorable rugby union matches across the men’s and women’s game over the past six decades.

Sheets
Each sheet contains the two stamps of the same value (two designs) printed in alternating horizontal strips.

First Day Covers
The First Day Cover contains all eight Special Stamps from the stamp issue, cancelled with your preferred postmark and personalised with the name and address of your choice.

The Tallents House postmark features an illustration of a rugby ball being kicked through the goal posts.

The alternative postmark has the location Twickenham – home of the RFU ­– and includes an illustration of a rugby ball incorporating the title of the stamp issue.

Inside the envelope is an information card with further detail about the stamp issue.

Postmarked on the first day of issue - 19 October 2021.

Postcards
Each Postcard (one for each stamp in the issue) contains an enlarged version of the stamp (one design) from the Rugby Union stamp issue celebrating iconic moments in key rugby union matches over the past six decades across the men's and women's game.

The distinctively original designs feature selective colourisation against monochrome backgrounds.

Presentation Pack
Explore the history of rugby union with a superbly illustrated fold-out, double-sided collectible that includes all eight Rugby Union Special Stamps - from the first home international in 1871 through to today.

Written by prominent sports journalist Richard Rae, the pack reflects on 150 years of memorable moments.

The pack also explores how the rules of the game have changed since its inception with a detailed comparison of the rules of today against yesteryear, as well as a lowdown on each of the Home Nations' governing bodies.