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Hello and Welcome
Hopefully you have found your way here because you are a supporter of Rugby. A game that has changed more in the past 10 years than it did in the previous 100. To be honest I preferred the game of 20 years ago, the padding, lifting and law changes have spoilt the game for me. The traditions and history of many clubs and parts of the game have now gone in a rush to compete in the professional game. This web site is dedicated at keeping those old ideals alive, or at least preserving the bits of the game we can still get our hands on. A site for the rugby anorak, the programme collector or the ex player looking for a little bit of his past to re-live. My passion in life is rugby postcards, my collection consists of over 1,000 pre 1940 cards, going back to the early 1880's. I also collect rugby cigarette and tobacco cards from all around the world, including many cards from the early 1900's when the fashion for collecting was at it's all time high. Other items I pick-up along the way and use to fund my interests in postcards and cigarette cards. I will exchange or sell these items, I am not a dealer but will look for a fair exchange and a little profit to cover my costs. If you would like to contribute in any way send me an email I will do my best to help. I have waited for over 4 years to get this web address "OVALBALLS", so I am not in any rush. I am still building, and adding details to the site so keep coming back and maybe in time you may find something of interest. |
Quote of the Day _________________________________________________
"The heart is willing, the head is willing but my body's had enough"
Keith Wood, former Irish rugby player on hanging up his boots
From Rugby Wit Quips and Quotes for the Rugby Obsessed by Richard Benson (ISBN 978-1-84024-608-7)
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Recent "Finds" ___________________________________________________
As often as possible I try to update the home page with any interesting items that I have seen or acquired, so if you are new to the site or have passed us by for a week or two, then look below to find out what's you have missed.
20th Dec 2009 - Selling more than I am buying at the moment in fact most items that are not postcard on this site are for sale, contact me if interested at referee@ovalballs.com
A small card that I have found in recent weeks that gives me the opportunity to wish you
all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Currently selling on Ebay as "Ovalballs"
Also 90 new programmes for sale on Programmes page
Click on year :- "2009" - "2008" - "2007" - "2006" - "2005" - "2004"
Rugby shirts__________________________________________________
The perfect Christmas present
A rugby jersey that will stand the test of time
A replica rugby shirt featuring your team, no sponsors logo, just a great traditional rugby shirt
To order your Jersey click here: - www.Sports-depoque.com - Original Rugby Jerseys
English and French version of web site, online sales and payments
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| England 1871 - The English team wore this jersey for their first ever-international rugby match. | France 1906 - The jersey worn by the USFSA French team in 1906 for their first official match against the New Zealand “Originals” team. | Original All Blacks - This jersey was worn by the All Blacks on their first tour of the British Isles in 1905 . | Scotland 1871 - The Scottish team wore this jersey for their first ever-international rugby match versus the English in 1871. |
All the shirts are made from the original materials and are authentic copies of the originals in every way. These shirts are for the rugby supporter who values the history and passion of his team. Shirts are:-
 | Top Quality 100% brushed cotton |
| Hand-made in France |
| Sizes ; M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL |
| Cotton knitted in the original 12 gauge style |
| All the shirts arrive in their own presentation box with details of the shirts history enclosed |
New Links______________________________________________________
New links added here old links moved to ...Here
Hello I get many request for links to rugby sites that I am happy to add here or into my links page, If its not rugby then it must be sporting related other wise I am not interested.
New links wanted................. Happy to add your link email me with details
Auctions and Fairs _______________________________________________
Auctions and Fairs many companies now have their catalogues online and can be viewed for free - Please use the links page to check site details
| New years list on its way |
It's worth a visit to Kempton park on the 2nd and last Tuesday morning of the month be their for 6:30am, early bird finds the worm?
Postcards and Paper Fairs _________________________________________
Postcard and Paper Fairs
For those of you with an interest in Postcards and Ephemera here is a list of Fairs. These are the major fairs selling Postcards, Cigarette Cards and Paper Collectables, you can finds fairs most weeks check your local paper or here > http://www.postcard.co.uk/fairs.php
or here for cigarette and trade cards > http://www.cigarettecards.co.uk/dates.htm
History ________________________________________________________
Ovalballs was launched on 2nd June 2004 and last updated on: - 20-Dec-2009.
Contact me at :- referee@ovalballs.com
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