THE Cheltenham Rugby Festival will make its bow on Friday, May 2 at the Prince of Wales Stadium and will comprise two major elements.
The All Golds Cup, named in honour of the famous New Zealand team that defeated England in Cheltenham on February 15, 1908., is a nine-a-side event for senior teams.
Eight sides will be in action under floodlights between 6 and 9.30pm.
The William " Massa " Johnston Award will be awarded to the player of the tournament and is named in honour of the fine Kiwi forward who scored the winning try to secure an 8-5 victory.
The 1908 Cup, named in order to commemorate this famous year in the history of world rugby when this ground breaking first ever deciding Rugby League Test, is a nine-a-side event for eight local schools at Year Eight.
It will be played in the afternoon preceding the All Golds Cup and the player of the tournament will receive the Arthur Smith Award in honour of the outstanding Gloucestershire rugby player who joined the celebrated Oldham Rugby League club.
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