Where was the first floodlit rugby union match played?

Question

Where was the first floodlit rugby union match played?

Answer 1

The first recorded rugby match under floodlights took place when Broughton played Swinton on 22nd October 1878 at Broughton's Yew Street ground in Salford, Greater Manchester. Two Gramme's lights were used suspended from 30 foot poles. "At the call of "no side" the score stood at; Broughton two-goals, three tries, three touchdowns; Swinton, nil. C.Sawyer kicked one of the goals from the field of play. Mudie the other from a fine try by J.Sawyer, while the three unsuccessful tries were secured by Riley, A.Bowam and Shut". "Probably 8,000 to 10,000 persons were present when the time for kick-off arrived." The above quotations are taken from the Salford Weekly News dated the 2nd November 1878.

Another match took place in Liverpool later that month and the practice became very popular as the electric companies attempted to overturn the gas companies monopoly.