We couldn’t let the occasion pass without a look back at 15 great rugby memories from South Tyneside.
We found all these reminders in the Shields Gazette archives so let’s kick off a great tournament with views from 1961 to 2019.
2. Happy times at Harton
Harton Comprehensive Under 16s rugby team lined up for this photo in 1976. | sg
3. Retro at Redwell
Redwell Comprehensive School under 14 rugby team was celebrating a trophy win in 1982. | sg
4. On camera at King George
King George Comprehensive School third year rugby team in their kit in 1983. Recognise anyone? | sg
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