The Shamrock’s Triumph (1928)

Full titles read: “The Shamrock’s Triumph - Excited crowd see France defeated 12pts. - 8 in thrilling Rugby International duel.“ Belfast, Northern Ireland. M/S of the line-up of the French rugby team; M/S of the French and Irish team captains; C/U of the Irish captain; M/S of the line-up of the Irish rugby team. The French team run onto the pitch - one of them is wearing a beret! They stand still, presumably while their national anthem is played. L/S of a man climbing to the top of one of the goal posts before the match starts; a small group of man stand on pitch below him. Several shots of the match in progress; several scrums are seen. Panning shot of the crowd in the grandstand. M/S of the two team captains shaking hands. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé als