An England vs Scotland Rugger Match at Kennington Oval In the first quarter of an hour , when the English were defending the Gasometer goal , the ball was forced through the Scottish ranks and kicked past their ' half back ' almost to the goal line , where it was caught by one of the ' backs ' . Before he could take his drop kick , he was sent spinning by a strong English ' forward ' and the British team rushed on for the Scottish quarters . 1879