Episode 2 of 4

Melbourne Rugby Game

When: 1888
Where: Melbourne
Part of: First British rugby union tour of Australia and New Zealand

Prior to returning to Sydney, the tourists played a game under Rugby rules in Melbourne.

While in Australia, the team played a number of state, provincial, and invitation sides. Prior to their return to Sydney, the tourists played a game under Rugby rules in Melbourne. The team did not play any international teams during the tour.

Sources

1888 British Lions tour to New Zealand and Australia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11

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