Warrington v. St. Helens (1901): cast, story & where to watch
1901 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1901, Warrington v. St. Helens is a documentary film, running about 2 minutes.
What it’s about. Lancashire's St Helens, in hooped shirts, visited Cheshire rivals Warrington for this early Edwardian game. As in other Mitchell and Kenyon rugby films, we can see here an early phase of the evolution of Northern Union rules: note the quickly-formed scrum after each tackle. Shots along the touchline show officials and spectators transfixed by the play, while others are distracted by the camera. The Northern Rugby Football Union, better known as Northern Union, was formed in 1895, when prominent Yorkshire and Lancashire clubs resigned from the Rugby Football Union in a dispute over compensation for players taking time off work. All the major differences between the two codes would be established by 1907.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Warrington v. St. Helens has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Warrington v. St. Helens page.
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- Where can I watch Warrington v. St. Helens (1901)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Warrington v. St. Helens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Warrington v. St. Helens worth watching?
- Warrington v. St. Helens holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Warrington v. St. Helens released?
- Warrington v. St. Helens was released in 1901, with a runtime of about 2 minutes.