England v Wales: A rugby rivalry like few others

England and Wales. Two countries steeped in rugby history with a rivalry to match.

Since 1881 — when the nations met for the first time at London’s Richardson’s Field — it has always been a game with a difference, one with so much more riding on it than just the result.

For those born both sides of the Severn Bridge, it’s a match which generates something different to any other encounter; it raises patriotic fervour to new heights, causes you to sing that anthem just that little bit louder, and most importantly of all, leaves you praying your side comes out on top.