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1872: A Rugby Rivalry
Glasgow and Edinburgh played in 1872 in the first ever inter-district clash in rugby. This is a look at the history of the fixture with contributions from many of the rugby greats.
Sides representing Glasgow and Edinburgh first met in 1872 in the first ever inter-district clash in Rugby. In the year of its 140th anniversary this programme looks at the history of the fixture and features contributions from many of the rugby greats that have taken part as well as from those currently playing for the two professional sides in the cities.
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