 Alan Rotherham and Harry Vassall , both 19th @-@ century greats for Oxford and England , were inducted into the IRB Hall in April 2011 . The IRB recognised them for " their unique contribution to the way that Rugby was played " , specifically stating that they " are credited with pioneering the passing game and the three @-@ man backline , which became widespread during the 1880s . " 
 Alan Rotherham and Harry Vassall , both 19th @-@ century greats for Oxford and England , <a href='uninflect' title='1'><mark>were</mark></a> inducted into the IRB Hall in April 2011 . The IRB recognised them for " their unique contribution to the way <a href='null_relcl' title='2'><mark>that</mark></a>Rugby was played " , specifically stating that they " are credited with pioneering the passing game and the three @-@ man backline , which became widespread during the 1880s . " 
Alan Rotherham and Harry Vassall , both 19th @-@ century greats fir Oxford and England , was inducted into the IRB Hall in April 2011 . The IRB recognised them fir " their unique contribution to da way Rugby was played " , specifically stating dat they " are credited with pioneering the passing game and the three @-@ man backline , which became widespread during the 1880s . "