The Union Game A Rugby History
Part two of a four-part mini series examining the history of Rugby Union. This episode is about New Zealand and South Africa, both powerful rugby nations. Tonight's edition examines how relations between them were affected by the racism that became institutionalised within South Africa. In both countries rugby's ability to unite, to provide focus and national aspiration has been equalled by its ability to exclude and divide.
A study of how the growth and development of rugby in the British Empire mirrored wider social tensions and national aspirations.
Primary Title
- The Union Game
Secondary Title
- A Rugby History
Date Broadcast
- Monday 20 December 1999
Duration
- 62:00
Episode
- 2
Channel
- TV One
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Programme Description
- A study of how the growth and development of rugby in the British Empire mirrored wider social tensions and national aspirations.
Episode Description
- Part two of a four-part mini series examining the history of Rugby Union. This episode is about New Zealand and South Africa, both powerful rugby nations. Tonight's edition examines how relations between them were affected by the racism that became institutionalised within South Africa. In both countries rugby's ability to unite, to provide focus and national aspiration has been equalled by its ability to exclude and divide.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Notes
- Trevor Richards Collection
Genres
- Documentary
- Politics
- Sports
Hosts
- Jonathan Pryce (Narrator)
Contributors
- Phil George (Executive Producer)
- Dafydd Llyr James (Series Producer)
- BBC Wales (Production Unit)