This week our half-time history talk looks at the beginnings of sevens, nines and sixes – the ‘short form’ versions of rugby – in a journey that takes us from the Scottish Borders to downtown Batley. Once again, we discover that the truth about rugby history is rarely pure and never simple. To discover more about the history of rugby and the other football codes, follow me on Twitter @collinstony and at www.rugbyreloaded.com