George Nepia

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Who actually invented rugby?

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Rugby has its origins in 19th-century England.

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Nepia, George

Nepia, George

George Nepia, 1924.

George Nepia. Crown Studios Ltd: Negatives and prints. Ref: 1/2-204815-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22792976. Permission from Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before reuse of this image

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