A unique, premium contemporary documentary series which explores the vibrant social history and impact of rugby around the world - from its origins through to the present day - for a massive global audience.
Where to Watch Season 1
6 Episodes
A Gentleman's Game
E1
A Gentleman's GameThe origins of rugby from European village football games in the Middle Ages to recreational hobby played by the well-to-do sons of the Establishment of 19th century Britain.
An International Game
E2
An International GameHow rugby spread from British universities to men of all social classes in the biggest Empire in history, changing nations political fortunes along the way.
A Global Game
E3
A Global GameHow the U.S.A. received then adapted rugby into America’s national game – and how France overcame British resistance to remake rugby as ‘the beautiful game’ on a level that astonished the world.
A Power Game
E4
A Power GameHow rugby’s misguided attempts to cling to past glories allowed media visionary Rupert Murdoch to swoop in and turn a 100-year-old staunchly amateur game fully professional.
A Professional Game
E5
A Professional GameHow France and England became the most powerful rugby nations in the world, and tiny, remote New Zealand became the number one team in rugby history.
Tomorrow's Game
E6
Tomorrow's GameHow rugby returned to the Olympics in 2016 and finally opened its doors to women in a bold new era of change – in the process changing rugby from a niche into a sport for everyone in the world.
Cast of Season 1
Craig ParkerNarrator (Voice)
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