As part of the Celebrations of the great day when England won the World Cup in 2003, (Martin Johnson Captain, Jonny Wilkinson, drop goal to seal the win in extra time), the Webb Ellis Trophy was paraded around the country for all to see and be photographed alongside.
Durham Referees took their chance when the Cup was brought to Hartlepool Rovers that year and our picture shows a Group of County Referees taking their chance to line up with the Cup.
Date (of image) : 2003
Donor : Hartlepool & District RFU
Creator : Unknown
Part of the "Chris McLoughlin" collection
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Images from the various Celebrations since the RFU Centennial in 1970/71 and the arrival of the World Cup.
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