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Jimmy Peters - England's first black rugby union international
John Inverdale presents the story of Jimmy Peters, the first black man to play rugby for England in 1906. It would be 80 years until the next black England rugby international.
John Inverdale brings you the story of Jimmy Peters, the first black man to play rugby for England back in 1906. Jimmy's story is incredible. Starting life in the circus, and moving to an orphanage in London, before reuniting with his family aged 18 in Bristol. There he started playing rugby, and went on to play five times for England. It would be 80 years until the next black England rugby international played for his country.
Produced by Tom Ryan, this programme was first broadcast on Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio Bristol.
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Sun 20 Oct 2019
20:00
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 5 Live
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- Sun 20 Oct 2019 20:00Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 5 Live