Big Matches are annual

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matches played between different schools in

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. The same schools have played one another for many years, some for over a century, and Big Matches form an important part of modern

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with both school children and adults taking part in much of the activity that is part of the annual matches.

Duration

Most big matches are played over two days. Three big matches – The Royal–Thomian, St. Thomas-St. Servatius and Central-St. John – are played over three days.

List of Big Matches

Notes

References

External links

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