Edgar Mobbs - A Rugby Icon in the First World War

Edgar Mobbs was a superstar of rugby – a huge celebrity in his home town of Northampton and beyond. He was a charismatic leader - captaining both Northampton Saints and England – as well as being one of the most exciting wingers the game had known. And he went on to become one of the First World War’s best known soldiers.

Having been turned down for a commission on account of his age, he raised a company of men, joined as private and went on to rise through the ranks to command the 7th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment. On 31 July 1917 he was killed while attacking a machine gun post in Shrewsbury Forest and the legend began.

Timings & Tours

Friday 13 September:

Midday to 1pm

Location & directions

cinch Stadium at Franklins Gardens, Weedon Road, Northampton Saints Foundation, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5BG

Contact on day:

Clare Clarke

Telephone number:

+447933185364

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please email [email protected] to book

Booking contact name:

Clare Clarke

Booking telephone number:

+447933185364

Booking email:

[email protected]

Accessibility details

Please note, this does not include a ticket to the Mobbs Match, which is taking place later in the evening. Parking is available free of charge for attendees until 2pm.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

30

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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