Rugby League Test (1930)

Swinton, South Yorkshire. Full titles read: "RUGBY LEAGUE TEST - Enormous Crowd see England & Australia draw (no score) after stern and grim struggle in "Rubber" match." L/S's of the England and Australian rugby teams running out from the tunnel onto the pitch, the crowds in the stands clap. L/S of the opposing teams lined up opposite each other before kick-off. L/S of the Australians performing a strange dance before the match (looks a bit like the Haka). L/S of the team captains shaking hands with each other and the referee on the centre circle. They then toss a coin to decide kick-off. Various shots of the game underway on a very muddy playing surface. FILM ID:812.17 FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/