Two First Class and two 68p stamps – the 20g letter rate to Australia – will form a commemorative miniature sheet, bordered by the Cross of St George the four stamps show scenes from England’s historic 20 –17 victory against Australia on Saturday 22 November.

Gavin Macrae, Director, Stamps & Collectibles, Royal Mail said: “Royal Mail’s special stamp programme is for commemorating important events and anniversaries, and winning the Rugby World Cup has been a fantastic achievement.”

Paul Vaughan, Commercial Director of the Rugby Football Union said "We are really delighted that Royal Mail will be marking the England team''s historic victory with a set of stamps that fully capture the excitement, passion and elation of 22 November."

Royal Mail’s winning stamps will go on sale on Friday 19 December at selected Post Office® branches, online from the Stamp Shop on www.royalmail.com/rugby, or via the orderline: 08457 641 641.

NOTES TO EDITORS

Images of the stamps are available by telephoning Royal Mail on 0207 250 2468 or via E-Mail from press.office@royalmail.com

First Day Covers and Presentation Packs will be available either from selected Post Officeâ branches, Royal Mail orderline: 08457 641 641 or on-line at www.royalmail.com/rugby, Overseas customers can place orders via the order line +44 131 316 7483.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Stamps

Value Description

1st - First class inland letter rate Flags photograph by Jon Buckle
1st - First class inland letter rate Team Circle photograph by Mark Nolan
68p - Airmail basic letter rate 10gm - 20gm World Cup, photograph by Odd Andersen, (The Webb Ellis Trophy by kind permission of Rugby World Cup Ltd)
68p - Airmail basic letter rate 10gm - 20gm Rear of Team photograph by Greg Wood