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Golden era with Ireland and Wales centre stage

Brendan Gallagher continues his expert and authorative look at the history of Rugby Union

WHEN World War 2 finished – May in Europe, August in Asia – the dislocation was massive and staging a 1946 Five Nations proved a step too far, but the prestigious Victory Internationals of 1945 and 1946 provided the perfect sling shot into the following season.
On and off the field there was a desire to make up for lost time and rugby entered something of a golden era. Wales and England shared the first Championship in 1947 before Ireland hit their straps with an historic Grand Slam followe...

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