It's widely believed that William Wollen's famous 1895 rugby painting of 'The Roses Match' between Lancashire and Yorkshire accidentally reveals 'ghost players', men who joined the Northern Union and were later painted out of the picture.
This week's 'Rugby Reloaded' looks at the history of rugby's most memorable masterpiece and explores the truth behind the 'painted out players' story. As one myth is debunked, the painting reveals yet more mysteries and the latest research uncovers new facts about the painting.
W. B. Wollen, ‘The Battle of the Roses’ (1895)