Girls Playing Rugby

1994 - David Hinchcliffe MP introduces the Sports (Discrimination) Bill, to ban discrimination of amateur players of Rugby League and other sports.
1994 - The three British Armed Services recognises Rugby League as a sport. Rugby League would be on the same footing as other sports in the Services.
1995 - The International Rugby Board declares Rugby Union an 'open' professional game. It removes all restrictions on payments or benefits to those connected with the game.
1995 - South Africa defeats New Zealand 15–12 (after extra time) at Ellis Park, Johannesburg in the third Rugby Union World Cup, held in South Africa.