North of England Military Team versus The Anzacs at Leeds Sat April 8th 1916.

[Old Frightful]

A mate of mine was lucky enough to buy this photo off an internet auction site some time back. He's been in the RAF most of his life so it held a particular interest for him and he's had it reframed. He sent the following note with it :

"Here’s another piece of history for you, bought this large original photo a few years back and re-framed it.
WW1 relaxed the inter-code feud and led to ‘mixed RU/NU’ representatives playing together in military teams. This photo was taken at Headingley. Hull FC’s Jim Devereux is featured as well as Huddersfield & GB’s Harold Wagstaff. There are NU players on both teams."

So, some famous names amongst the gathering, anyone throw any more info about the game?

 

Edited September 22, 2022 by Old Frightful

[Futtocks]

Can't see the image, sorry.

[Old Frightful]

4 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

Can't see the image, sorry.

Looks like my IT "skills" have surfaced again, I'll see what I can do...apologies.

[Old Frightful]

Any joy now?, god, I hate not knowing about this sort of stuff!

[Futtocks]

9 minutes ago, Old Frightful said:

Any joy now?, god, I hate not knowing about this sort of stuff!

I can see it now.

[marklaspalmas]

From the RKC archives......
 

[Old Frightful]

6 minutes ago, marklaspalmas said:

From the RKC archives......
 

Thanks Mark, much appreciated mate.

[marklaspalmas]

1 hour ago, Old Frightful said:

Thanks Mark, much appreciated mate.

Any time