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Sport was very important at Haileybury. In fact, the main aspiration above work and a classical knowledge was to become a member of the rugby fifteen. I failed to make it because my nose was broken the day before a crucial match. Had it not been, I would undoubtedly have had my colours. We played rugby football over the winter, association football and hockey during the spring term and cricket during the summer term. There was tremendous competition between the Houses at sport. There was a cup for which the Houses used to compete with tremendous enthusiasm.