The Great Game Documentary

The official feature length doc telling the incredible story of the very first international game of sport- rugby, Scot v Eng 1871 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh.

[The Great Game Documentary @TheGreatGameDoc]

What a fantastic day of drama reconstruction of the first ever game of international rugby! Scotland v England. Huge thx to everyone involved!! The list is endless but the images we captured speak for themselves! #film #documentaries #scotland #england #Rugby

[Alix Popham @AlixPopham]

Thank you for having me on 🙏🏻❤️🏉🚴🏽‍♂️🧠👊🏻

[Hamish Watson @hamishwatson7]

Another immensely proud day for this squad and our amazing fans. Huge week ahead!

[The Great Game Documentary @TheGreatGameDoc]

Grab yourself a bit of history with theses stunning shirts. The guys @samurai_sports created these for our doc and it's great to see you can now buy them! They look amazing! @FoundationatRP #thegreatgame

[SAMURAI @samurai_sports]

The Great Game. England vs Scotland, 27th March 1871 at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh. The iconic story of the first international rugby match that would go on to shape the development and impact of rugby around the world. Be a part of history with our historic replica shirts.

[The Great Game Documentary @TheGreatGameDoc]

Just posted a photo @ Edinburgh, United Kingdom https://t.co/hnQrdYQnFn

[The Great Game Documentary @TheGreatGameDoc]

A stunning location for filming some reconstructions. Lauriston Castle in Edinburgh was amazing. Thx to the crew and @edinburgh_council team! #edinburgh #filmmaking #scotland #filmingscotland

[The Great Game Documentary @TheGreatGameDoc]

Get invovled with this epic story! EXTRA's and Rugby Players needed ASAP. Filming is taking place in Edinburgh all day on Sunday 22nd August.
Rugby Player Form:
https://t.co/V2wxLyeGtC
Filming Extra Form:
https://t.co/Uzxv3Fcn8x
#rugbyunion #rugby #EXTRAS #scotlandrugby #scotland

[The Great Game Documentary @TheGreatGameDoc]

A fab afternoon of training getting ready for The Great Game scenes recreation of the 1871 first international. The period strips from @samuraisportswear look fantastic! #rugby game of #scotland v #england
#thegreatgame #rugbyunion #scotlandisnow #scotlandrugby #englandrugby

[The Great Game Documentary @TheGreatGameDoc]

RUGBY PLAYERS NEEDED FOR GREAT GAME FILMING
Filming of scenes from the 1871 match will take place in Edinburgh on Sunday 22nd August. RPF is looking for additional volunteers to act as players in the match. More information and sign up form here -
https://t.co/V2wxLyeGtC

[Andy Mitchell @AndyMitchMedia]

Just published! 'The men who made Scotland: the definitive Who's Who of Scottish Football Internationalists 1872-1939'. 615 players, 188 matches, 260 pages, quarter of a million words. £11.99 inc delivery in UK (also available worldwide): https://t.co/L93XAecZeF

[The Great Game Documentary @TheGreatGameDoc]

A great first day filming, browsing through artefacts at @edinburghacad. Lots of unique items not seen before! #thegreatgame @ Edinburgh, United Kingdom https://t.co/XK5kQNcpMl

[scotfilmdir @magnuswake]

Great to be out filming under blue skies! @BrightWolfFilms #Filmmaking #scotland

[Raeburn Place Fndn @FoundationatRP]

We’ve done it 👏 Thanks to all those who have got involved and donated. There’s 11 hours left so we’ve stretched the target so still time to get your name attached to this amazing piece of history. The #rugby game that started it all! https://t.co/uEkk1hOFoN #thegreatgamedoc

[The Great Game Documentary @TheGreatGameDoc]

T A R G E T R E A C H E D ! !
A huge thank you to everyone that's backed the film! We really appreciate everyone that's backed/spread the word! We now get on with making an amazing documentary celebrating the 1st int. #rugby game between @Scotlandteam and @EnglandRugby in 1871!

[The Great Game Documentary @TheGreatGameDoc]

T H E G R E A T G A M E - 2 4 H R S T O G O !
We're now in the last 24hrs of the campaign. It's been amazing to see so many people come forward and support the project, the team and the idea.
Pls back now! #Rugby @Scotlandteam @EnglandRugby
https://t.co/Tow8AuLIo5

[Raeburn Place Fndn @FoundationatRP]

Only three days left to get involved and help us achieve our target. Please donate and share with your rugby mates to get us over the line.
https://t.co/uEkk1hOFoN
#thegreatgame1871 #AsOne
@Scotlandteam @EnglandRugby @WorldRugby @wrugbymuseum
@hugh_barrow @EdinburghAccies

[The Great Game Documentary @TheGreatGameDoc]

27 Mar 1871 a 150 years ago, the 1st ever game of international sport was played. Scotland v England for a game of #rugby at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh. A new official doc celebrates this. Thx to all who have supported! Pls back & share! https://t.co/5rLDSAourU

[The Great Game Documentary @TheGreatGameDoc]

C R O W D F U N D I N G N O W! THE GREAT GAME, an hour-long doc telling the story of the world’s first international game of #rugby between #Scotland and #England, played at Raeburn Place in #Edinburgh on 27 March 1871. Thx to all our backers! https://t.co/5rLDSAourU

[The Great Game Documentary @TheGreatGameDoc]

150 years ago, on 27 Mar 1871, the 1st ever game of international sport was played. Scotland v England for a game of #rugby at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh. A new official doc celebrates this. Thx to all who have supported! Pls back & share! https://t.co/5rLDSAourU

[The Great Game Documentary @TheGreatGameDoc]

Good news Tuesday - we've decided to extend the crowdfunding until (Sunday 25th at midnight). The response has been phenomenal and we’ve hit 89% of our target but please help us get it over the line. https://t.co/u3gHaW2fVf #rugby #AsOne @crowdfunderuk #scotland #england