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5 Things to Know About Twickenham Stadium

Here are five things to know about Twickenham Stadium:

1. Home of England Rugby

The Rugby Football Union purchased the land for £5,500 in 1907, and the first rugby match was played in 1909, featuring the Harlequins and Richmond. The Harlequins won 14-10 on Oct. 9 in front of fewer than 2,000 spectators.

The stadium has since been expanded and includes the World Rugby Museum in the East Stand. The space, which opened as “The Museum of Rugby” in 1996 and was renamed in 2007 features more than 25,000 objects in permanent galleries and special exhibitions and hosts more than 25,000 visitors annually.