Description: This 35p stamp commemorates 100 years of Rugby League, featuring one of the sport’s early legends, Billy Batten (1889–1959).
The artwork captures Batten charging forward through a gritty match scene, reflecting both the physical intensity and working-class heritage of Rugby League, which originated in Northern England in 1895 when clubs split from Rugby Union over player compensation.
Circa: 1995
Condition: MNH
Notes:
Known for his dynamic playing style, powerful runs, and the famed “Batten Leap,” he was one of the first rugby players to command a professional transfer fee, symbolizing the shift from amateur to paid competition.