Rugby union at the 1908 Summer Olympics. The event was summarised under the "Football" heading along with association football. The host Great Britain was represented by Cornwall, the 1908 county champion. Defending Olympic champions France withdrew, leaving Australasia, represented by the Australia national rugby union team as the only other remaining entrant.
Read more about Rugby Union At The 1908 Summer Olympics: History of 1908 Match, Result, Medal Table, Centenary Celebration Matches
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