1946 Official British Isles v Australia signed rugby league match ball – original “The Match” four panel ball inscribed to the one panel in ink “Australia Tour 1946” – signatures now faded – less laces and rubber inner tube together with large press team photograph with Risman holding the “The Match” rugby league ball – overall 11.75” x 14.5” – some scuffing, minor nicks and creases to edges (2) Note British Isles team retained the Ashes, drawing the first Test and winning the other two Tests to become the only touring side to remain unbeaten on a tour of Australia.