Six Nations action has returned and we are celebrating with all these scenes from Wearside’s own rugby history.
Let’s pass on some memories from 1961 to 2024 and see how many you remember from the Sunderland Echo archives.
1. A 1960s reminder
Ashbrooke rugby players Pearson, Atkinson and McKenzie lined up for this photo in September 1961. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Retro rugby memories from Ashbrooke
The Ashbrooke rugby team in 2003 as they got ready to watch the World Cup Final. | se Photo: JM
3. Tackling memories from 2005
Players from Newcastle Falcons passed on their rugby union skills to Year 7 pupils at Thornhill School 20 years ago. | se Photo: PB
4. Talented in 2008
The St Aidan's school rugby team which were finalists in the City Schools Rugby final 17 years ago. Were you a part of the set-up? | se Photo: PB
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