Stamps to be Issued for the 150th anniversary of the RFU


By RugbyFan
October 7 2021

Sets of stamps are being issued to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the RFU plus the first international match between England and Scotland in 1871.

Both the men’s and women’s game feature on the eight stamps including JPR Williams, Emily Scarratt, Danielle Waterman, Sophie Spence, Roy Laidlaw, Kim Littlejohn, Simon Geoghegan, Melissa Berry and Jonny Wilkinson. 

 

The distinctively original designs feature selective colourisation against monochrome backgrounds.

Two Second Class, two First Class, two £1.70 and two £2.55 stamps presented in four horizontal se-tenant pairs.

 

 

 David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and Policy, said: “The sport of rugby continues to evolve today and is becoming an ever more inclusive sport – with almost three million women players across the world.

“Increased diversity and inclusivity has seen the culture of the game change, both on and off the field. These stamps are a fitting way to mark Rugby Union’s long and extraordinary history.”

Royal Mail worked with all four Rugby Union Home Nations’ governing bodies on selecting the images to be included in the stamp issue. 

 

You can pre-order now Here

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