1871 Scotland versus England rugby union match
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The rugby union match played between Scotland and England on 27 March 1871 was the world's first international rugby match. It is also officially the first international football match in any football code. The match was played at Raeburn Place,... Wikipedia
Location: Raeburn Place
Start date: March 27, 1871
Attendance: 4,000
Date: 27 March 1871
Referee: (called umpires) Dr Hely Hutchinson Almond (Scotland) and A Ward (England)