WALES / CYMRU |
Welsh rugby memorabilia - you will find on this page a marvellous selection of memorabilia from all eras of Welsh Rugby. From the first Golden era to the 2008 Grand Slam, we've got the lot. Click on the links below or scroll down to see what great items we have on offer.
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2012 GRAND SLAM - 2008 GRAND SLAM - 2005 GRAND SLAM - 1900's GOLDEN ERA - BETWEEN THE WARS 1920's & 30's - WARTIME/SERVICES - POST-WAR 40s, 50s & 60s - 1970's GOLDEN ERA - WELSH CENTENARY YEAR - 1980s TO DATE - THE GREAT PLAYERS - GREAT WELSH VICTORIES - GROGGS - CARDIFF ARMS PARK - SCHOOLS & COLLEGES - WELSH RUGBY UNION - CLUBS - REGIONS |
2012 Wales Grand Slam - INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMES
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Ireland
21-23 Ref: LM-prirwa12xb - £8.00 |
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Scotland
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England
19-12 Ref: LM-prenwa12xb - £8.00 |
v Italy
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France
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2008 GRAND SLAM
2008 "Grand Slam - The Exclusive Story in Pictures and Words" an official WRU publication |
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The official photographic record of the 2008 Grand Slam in book form, a fantastic pictorial souvenir of this great year in Welsh rugby. Pictures by the Huw Evans Picture Agency, edited by Simon Rimmer of the Welsh Rugby Union. A secondhand paperback in very good condition, as new ! |
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published in 2008 |
167 pages |
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WALES GRAND SLAM 2008 (DVD) - THE OFFICIAL EXCLUSIVE EXTENDED REVIEW Two Disc official collector's edition - Over Four Hours Championship Action! |
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They defied all the odds
and all the doubters to perform a sporting miracle! Out of the rubble of
their Rugby World Cup, Wales are Grand Slam champions once again! And they
did it in style - they ran, they stepped and they lit up the RBS 6 Nations.
The Red Dragon belching out fire and flame on the way to an extraordinary
second Slam in four years! |
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Running Time: approx 240 mins, Classification: E THIS DVD IS IN STOCK condition - new & sealed Ref: dvwags08 - Price £14.95
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INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMES from the 2008 Wales Grand Slam
2005 GRAND SLAM
WALES GRAND SLAM 2005 MAGIC MOMENTS - TURF PAPERWEIGHTS Rugby Relics are proud to be able to offer the actual turf on which Shane Williams touched down for his try against England and the very piece of grass from which Gavin Henson launched his penalty kick that won the game for Wales. The pitch cut up badly during the game and the Millennium Stadium and Welsh Rugby Union decided a new pitch was needed. To do this the whole pitch needed to be removed and re-laid. These two important pieces of turf were pinpointed by stadium staff and removed from the main pitch on Tuesday 15th of February. We have turned these two pieces of historical turf into a series of limited edition paperweights. For more information on the Magic Moments - Turf Paperweights - CLICK HERE |
The Greatest Matches WALES v ENGLAND - MILLENNIUM STADIUM - 5th February 2005
There was a feeling before this match that the old enemy could be beaten, Wales had run both New Zealand and South Africa close in the autumn internationals and the Welsh press was baying for blood, English blood. The early score fell to Wales with a Shane Williams try. A penalty by Stephen Jones and three penalties by England meant that with only 10 minutes remaining in the match, the score stood at 9 - 8. Those of us with elephant memories in the crowd were harking back to 1980 when the 1970s stranglehold was broken with three Dusty Hare penalties to two Welsh tries and that 9 - 8 loss to Bill Beaumont's team, would they do it to us again. But up stepped 'Ole Silver Boots', Gavin Henson to kick the big one and hammer the final nail in England's coffin. Wales 11 - England 9
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Wales Grand Slam 2005 Welsh
Slate Coaster, diameter 3.5" (8cm) in good condition.
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INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMES from the 2005 Grand Slam
The
2005/6 Rugby Annual for Wales (37th year) - This annual includes details of Wales' Grand Slam, the
British Lions tour of New Zealand, Wales tour of North America +
other European & Worldwide competitions. As always it is a mine
of information, the most comprehensive view of rugby in Wales -
Ref: anwa2005-06 - £7.50
For other editions of the Rugby Annual for Wales including 2006/7 - CLICK HERE |
They had to wait 27 years but in the end it was worth it. In the 2005 RBS Six Nations Championship Wales swept all before them to win an historic Grand Slam. The success was achieved in exhilarating fashion under coach Mike Ruddock who had given his players a "Licence to Thrill." And thrill they did with superb successive wins over England, Italy, France, Scotland and finally Ireland in an atmosphere at the Millennium Stadium that on-one who was lucky enough to be there will ever forget. This two and a half hour official programme charts every detail of the Welsh teams memorable season, one in which new stars made their name. Full highlights and every try from every game are included, as well as exclusive interviews with Mike Ruddock, Gavin Henson, Martyn Williams, Stephen Jones, Gethin Jenkins, Tom Shanklin and Robert Sidoli. We hear first hand from the players who made it happen in the greatest year for Welsh rugby in a generation. |
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Running Time: 150 mins, Classification: E THIS DVD IS IN STOCK condition - new & sealed Ref: dvwags05xb - Price £14.95
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The Greatest Matches WALES v NEW ZEALAND - CARDIFF ARMS PARK - 16th December 1905
Quite simply, without argument the "greatest rugby match ever", the most talked about match, the most written about match in the history of the game. Four months into an arduous tour, the first All Blacks arrived in Wales having met and thrashed the best that England, Scotland and Ireland could muster. Unbeaten, with a total of 801 points for and 32 against, the All Blacks had moulded themselves into a single entity, there was no stopping this well oiled machine or was there ? "Wait till you get to Wales" was the popular cry amongst the defeated teams. Unbeaten at home for 6 years, Wales was in the middle of it's first golden era. The All Blacks knew this would be their stiffest test. This was to be the first 'unofficial world championship'. The home team won the game 3 - 0. It was not however the try that Teddy Morgan scored that became the talking point for next 100 years, but the one Bob Deans failed to score, or as the All Blacks contended 'was scored but disallowed'. Still the arguments rage, but there's no doubting the official score line. Wales 3 - New Zealand 0
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1905 WALES v ALL BLACKS TEAM PHOTO SIGNED PRINT |
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A superb quality photographic print of the 1905 team prior to the New Zealand game. Facsimile signatures of the team have been added to the photo giving the print an authentic look. A limited edition of 500 prints
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1905 WALES v NEW ZEALAND - WALES TEAM POSTCARD SET A quality set of 20 A6 size postcards featuring the Welsh team that defeated New Zealand in 1905. The postcards in this set are as follows: Welsh team, Gwyn Nicholls, Percy Bush, Jack Williams, Rhys Gabe, Arthur Harding, Jehodia Hodges, Dai 'Tarw' Jones, Will Joseph, Teddy Morgan, Willie Llewellyn, Dicky Owen, Cliff Pritchard, Charlie Pritchard, George Travers, Bert Winfield, Sir JDT Llewellyn, Tom Williams, Ack Llewellyn & official programme. TO PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL POSTCARDS FROM THIS SET, PLEASE CLICK HERE Ref: pcwa1905nzst20 - £25.00 |
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WALES v NEW ZEALAND ALL BLACKS 1905 RUGBY PROGRAMME THE HOLY GRAIL FOR WELSH RUGBY PROGRAMME COLLECTORS On the 16 Dec 1905 Wales inflicted the first ever defeat of the NZ All Blacks by an international team. Wales were captained by Gwyn Nicholls and the match was played at Cardiff Arms Park in front of a capacity crowd. Teddy Morgan scored the try that sealed a 3-0 victory for Wales over the All Blacks, the All Blacks thought they'd scored a try but it was disallowed. The match itself has been termed 'The Greatest Game Ever Played'. A match programme was sold at the ground on the day, There were unofficial programmes produced, a semi official programme and subsequent reprints. This programme is an original official programme. This is the first time we have ever offered this programme for sale in 40+ years of selling Welsh rugby programmes. It is a rare opportunity to purchase what is considered to be the 'Holy Grail' of Welsh rugby programme collecting. Overall condition: fair - Noted faults: Light foxing to the front cover, slight crease down the centre, small tear (about 1cm) to the right hand side of the programme, spine parted to halfway at the front of the programme and almost completely to the reverse. The programme is sold together with an official reprint dated 1981 and a certificate of authenticity guaranteeing that it is a genuine original programme. CLICK HERE for a youtube video featuring this programme. |
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WALES v FRANCE 1923 - 'RUGBY' The
official publication of the French Rugby Union – A post match newspaper
containing a match report and photographs of the Wales v France 1923
international at Swansea. This match saw the opening of the new grandstand
at St Helens. The paper includes several photos of the game and a match
report (text in French). There is some wear causing damage to the spine,
some discolouration throughout due to age and some minor tearing to the
front cover.
Ref: Ref: ZN12-J1-04-npwafr1923 - £85.00 |
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The Greatest Matches ENGLAND v WALES - TWICKENHAM - 21st January 1933 Wales travelled to Twickenham without a win in the 23 years of playing at HQ. A record crowd of 64,000, including the Prince of Wales (illustrated meeting the Welsh team) watched as a Welsh team including 2 new caps defeated the much fancied England side. The debutants, Vivian Jenkins and schoolboy Wilf Wooller were to play an important part in Wales' first victory on English soil but it was winger Ronnie Boon who stole the show with his drop goal and try to seal this victory. England 3 - Wales 7 |
England v Wales 1933 official match programme. - CLICK HERE FOR AVAILABLITY
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ENGLAND v WALES 1933 MEMORABILIA COLLECTION A collection of 8 items of reproduction and original memorabilia to celebrate Wales' first win in Twickenham 1933. The items included in the collection are as follows: Official match programme, signed dinner menu card, East Lower Stand ticket, 12 x 8 reproduction photographs of the Prince of Wales meeting Welsh captain Watcyn Thomas, Welsh Team group and a photo of the after match dinner. Also included is the 96 page England v Wales 2010 Twickenham Centenary original (not reproduction) programme which includes a short match report and other interesting historical information and a DVD celebrating the Twickenham centenary and the centenary of the England v Wales match with good 1970s Welsh Golden Era content. Ref: PC58-tmwa1933rpmmcl.gp - £35.00 |
The Greatest Matches WALES v NEW ZEALAND - CARDIFF ARMS PARK - 21st December 1935
A great victory for Wales at the Arms Park, captained by Claude Davey, the Welsh team inspired by the Wilf Wooler - Cliff Jones combination defeated Jack Manchester's third All Blacks. Only 10 minutes to go, and the men in scarlet were trailing by 12 pts to 10. Hooker Don Tarr suffered a neck injury which meant that Wales had to play out the remainder of the game with 14 men. With six minutes to go, Wooller breaks through the gap, chips the full back, the ball flies high and into the in goal area, but the ball then cruelly bounces back over Wooller's head. Crashing into the straw bales all Wooller could hear was the roar of the crowd as Geoffrey Jones following up took the ball and scored his second try to give Wales a remarkable 13-12 victory. Wales 13 - New Zealand 12 |
1950 Grand Slam & Triple Crown (Captain: John Gwilliam) |
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v England 11 - 5 (Twickenham) |
v Scotland 12 - 0 (Swansea) |
v Ireland 6 - 3 (Belfast) |
v France 21 - 0 (Cardiff) |
Leading up to the championship the Welsh camp was in disarray, players withdrew through injury, including captain Bleddyn Williams on the eve of the first match. This was at Twickenham, where Wales hadn't won since 1933. The new captain John Gwilliam gathered the team together in the dressing room, with ten minutes remaining to kick off he could see the team were under a great strain. In an attempt to settle the nerves of his team mates Gwilliam led the team singing traditional Welsh hymns. This seemed to do the trick but within 5 minutes of the kick off disaster struck when an English interception led to a try. The team rallied This was the last time the Welsh line was crossed that season, in fact the only other score against the men in scarlet that season was a solitary penalty goal against Ireland. The singing continued before kick off on each international match of that season, it became a feature where the door of the changing room would be left open. "Calon Lan" and "Sospan Fach" rang out loud and clear, intimidating opposition as Wales went on to win their first Grand Slam since 1911. View Billy Cleaver's report on the 1950 Grand Slam |
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Back Row - Ivor Jones (WRU Selector), JD Robins, Don Hayward, Roy John, RT Evans, Ray Cale, Billy Cleaver, Seated - Ken Jones, Malcolm Thomas, Lewis Jones, John Gwilliam, Jack Matthews, Cliff Davies, Gerwyn Williams, Front Row - Rex Willis, DM Davies, Other players not pictured - Trevor Brewer, Windsor Major |
The Greatest Matches IRELAND v WALES - RAVENHILL - 11th March 1950 With only 3 minutes remaining in this fixture at Ravenhill, the score was tied at 3 apiece, Welsh hopes of their first Triple Crown for 39 years years were fading fast. From an Irish scrum on their own 25, the home scrum half Carroll sent the ball to Jackie Kyle, Welsh scrum half Ray Cale harassed the great Irish out half, the ball rolled loose, Billy Cleaver picked it up and fed Lewis Jones, Jones drew the full back and fed Malcolm Thomas on the wing, reaching the corner under a cloud of tacklers Thomas grounded and the game was won. Wales went on to defeat France 21-0 in Cardiff for the grand slam. Ireland 3 - Wales 6 |
1952 Grand Slam & Triple Crown (Captain: John Gwilliam) |
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v England 8 - 6
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v Scotland 11 - 0
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v Ireland 14 - 3
(Dublin) |
v France 9 - 5
(Swansea) |
The Grand Slam of 1950 was hailed as the start of the 2nd golden era in Welsh rugby. A 23-5 victory over England in the first international of the 1951 season seemed to confirm this, but when Wales travelled to Murrayfield and lost 19-0 in their second match then failed to register a win their next 3 matches, the dream of a "second golden era" faded into obscurity. At the start of the 1952 campaign, Wales again made the trip to Twickenham as underdogs. England steamed into a 6 - 0 lead but once again Wales came from behind despite finding themselves playing at a reduced capacity with Lewis Jones hobbling on the wing. On the opposite wing however, Olympic sprinter Ken Jones was in fine form as he crossed the English line for two tries to win the match for Wales. Comfortable victories were then gained over Scotland and Ireland before a hard earned 9 - 5 victory over France clinched the Grand Slam. Cliff Morgan sparkled for Wales at stand off thanks mainly to Neath line-out aces Roy John and Rees Stephens supplying a steady stream of possession. Read John Gwilliam's recollections from the 1950 & 1952 Grand Slams |
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The Players - Gerwyn Williams, Lewis Jones, Alun Thomas, Bleddyn Williams, Horace Phillips, Ken Jones, Malcolm Thomas, Cliff Morgan, Billy Williams, Rex Willis, WO Williams, DM Davies, Rees Stephens, Roy John, Don Hayward, Clem Thomas, John Gwilliam, Alan Forward, Len Blyth, |
JBG THOMAS - Editor - 1893-1952 Triple Crown Souvenir, published by the WRU and edited by JBG Thomas. A superb publication containing historical articles and information on all Wales' Triple Crowns up to 1952 including many team photographs. Articles include "History of the Triple Crown" by JBG Thomas, "Memories of 1893 - 1900 by WJ 'Billy' Bancroft, "Playing in Three Triple Crown Sides" by Rhys Gabe, "Two Great Triple Crown Players - RM 'Dicky'Owen and WJ 'Billy' Trew by Pendragon, "The Game Today and in the Golden Era" by Tommy Vile, "Memories of 1911" by Billy Spiller, "A Great Victory and Narrow Failure in 1935-36" by Wilf Wooller, "1950 - Success at Last" by Billy Cleaver, "Leading Wales to Victory in Modern Times" by John Gwilliam. - |
The Greatest Matches WALES v NEW ZEALAND - CARDIFF ARMS PARK - 19th December 1953 The All Blacks were hoping to make it 3rd time lucky in the nation's capital. In 1905 & 1935 they had been beaten (the 1924 win by the All Black Invincibles was at Swansea) at the Arms Park, was this to be the one? A Welsh defeat looked ominous when 10 minutes into the second half centre Gareth Griffiths left the field with a badly dislocated shoulder. The All Blacks led 8 - 5 at the time. With 15 minutes remaining against medical advice Griffiths returned, this immediately fired up the home team's forwards who managed to win a penalty which Gwyn Rowlands converted. It was now 8 points a piece. The battle raged and giant Welsh wing forward Clem Thomas found himself hemmed in on the touchline by All Blacks, he hoofed the ball way across field for Olympic sprinter Ken Jones to scoop up the ball and race in for the decisive try. A mighty roar ensued as the 56,000 crowd celebrated another glorious victory over New Zealand's finest. Wales 13 - New Zealand 8 |
WALES v NEW ZEALAND 1953 The official match programme - CLICK HERE FOR AVAILABILITY
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HAYDN FORD - "Heads and Tails" - cartoons and
pen portraits of well known Welsh Rugby Football Personalities. This is a
28 page booklet
published approximately 1956 which contains caricatures of Welsh rugby personalities,
the proceeds of the booklet went towards the building of the YMCA in Neath, a
stone's throw from the Gnoll. The following personalities appear in this great
publication Aberavon - Cliff Ashton, Ross Richards,
Cardiff - Gareth Griffiths, Haydn Morris, Bleddyn Williams,
Sid Judd, Cliff Morgan, Gordon Wells, Rex Willis, Llanelli -
Peter Evans, Alun Thomas, Rhys Williams, Len Davies, Ray
Williams, Maesteg - Trevor Lloyd, Neath - Ivor David,
Roy John, Courtenay Meredith, Dai Meredith, Brian
Sparks, Rees Stephens, WR Thomas, Viv Evans, Newport -
Garfield Owen, Onllwyn Brace, Roy Burnett, Ken Jones,
Bryn Meredith, Pontypridd - Russell Robins, Swansea - Clem
Thomas, Billy Williams, Horace Phillips, Guest Stars - WPC
Davies (Harlequins), Jean Prat (Lourdes), Jackie Kyle (NIFC).
The booklet is in excellent condition apart from rusty staples. The
proceeds from the sale of this booklet were in aid of the Neath YMCA
Building Fund,
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Wales v International XV 1957 - Empire Games Fundraising Match Signed by TE Davies, C Davies, G Powell, G Wells, CI Morgan, L Williams, BV Meredith, JRG Stephens, RJ Robins of Wales, and RM Bartlett, E Evans, RWD Marques of International XV. From the JBG Thomas collection - click here for more info Ref: PC11-auprwa-int57-xb - £75.00 |
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Cliff Morgan Presents "Memorable Moments", a 33.3
rpm gramaphone record containing interviews with Cliff Morgan, Clem
Thomas, Bleddyn Williams, Billy Cleaver, Ken Jones. The record includes
match commentaries by GV Wynne Jones, Rex Alston & Winston McCarthy.
Produced by Cwaliton Records of Pontardawe. The front cover has been
signed by Cliff Morgan.
Ref: PC27-rewa-cm - £95.00 |
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1965 Triple Crown
Season
(Captain: Clive Rowlands) |
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v England 14 - 3
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v Scotland
14 - 12
(Murrayfield) |
v Ireland 14 - 8
(Cardiff) |
v France 13 - 22
(Paris) |
Hopes were not high after Wales had embarked on a disastrous tour of South Africa. The new laws which abolished kicking directly into touch from outside the 25 were introduced into the championship for the first time. This brought out the superb attacking skills of fly half David Watkins who had his best season for Wales. The match against Ireland was a Triple Crown decider with the Irish having also beaten Scotland (16-6) and England (5-0). Wales were to lift the 'Crown' with tries from Dewi Bebb & Stuart Watkins and 8 points from the trusty boot of Terry Price.
Illustrated left - Welsh captain Clive Rowlands chaired from the field after hundreds of Welsh fans rushed onto the field at the final whistle at Murrayfield |
All 3 programmes from the 1965 Triple Crown: v England, Scotland & Ireland. The three programmes are in good to very good condition, they are sold together with a team photograph, an information sheet listing match scores and information and a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing that the programmes are original. Ref: wa.1965.triple.crown-prst.3.+ph.ifcd.+COA - £75.00 For individual programmes from this season, please check the Programmes page on this website. |
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All 3 programmes from the 1965 Triple Crown framed, ideal as a gift : v England, Scotland & Ireland. The three programmes from the 1965 Triple Crown framed together with a team photo (see illustrations for new photo and info card) & results, a personalised insert is available at no extra charge. This framed set is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing that the programmes are original. This item is available to the UK only. Ref: wa.1965.triple.crown-prst.3.+ph.ifcd-+COA-aifm - £175.00 |
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The Greatest Matches............. WALES v ENGLAND - CARDIFF ARMS PARK - 15th April 1967 This was the last match of the 1967 Five Nations campaign, England came to Cardiff looking for the Triple Crown and a share in the Championship title. At 18 years of age and only 4 months out of school Keith Jarrett entered the Arms Park for Wales against the old enemy for his international debut. Usually a centre, Jarrett was only making his second appearance as a full back, it was a gamble for the Welsh selectors and it paid off handsomely. 55 points were scored in the match, the highest total ever in the Five Nations championship, A Welsh victory of 34 - 21 included 19 points by Jarrett, another record, this time, the highest score by an individual in an international match, eclipsing Don Clarke's 18 points against the Lions in 1959.
His kicking was almost perfect, 7 out of 8 kicks were successful, the only one to miss hit the post. His one try was a 50 metre dash for the line at a crucial time in the game, Wales were leading 19 - 15 at the time and with England pressing Jarrett's moment of brilliance turned the game in Wales' favour. The Playfair Rugby Annual said it was 'the most remarkable rugby international of all time'. They may have been correct ! Wales 34 - England 21
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WALES v ENGLAND 1967 - Official 28 page match programme. |
Rugby World
magazine for June 1967 with Keith Jarrett's
photo with caption "The boy who made rugby history" on the
front cover. A match report is contained within the magazine along
with two pages of photos covering the match. Other articles and
photos in the magazine include:
Dave Rollitt photo, Norman Mair's post-mortem on Scotland, new series of humorous articles featuring Dai & Dick, Alan Gibson's favourite ground, 'Vale of Lune', famous clubs No 31 - Percy Park, club cameos Malone, Old Bancroftians, Witham, double page Wales v England photo spread. Profile of Dr Ken Kennedy C.I.Y.M.S & Ireland, Methodist College, Belfast, Sevens team photo, Wales v England, Ireland v France and Durham v Surrey, CC Final match reports, JBG Thomas on Wales v England and the future of Welsh international rugby, profile of Richmond & England hooker Stephen Richards. Ref: mgbr-rw67-06-xb - £19.00 |
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1970's GOLDEN ERA 1969 - 1970 - 1971 - 1972 - 1973 - 1974 - 1975 - 1976 - 1977 - 1978 - 1979
"And the Tanker Spent a Comfortable Night", paperback book of poems by Tom Bellion with illustrations by Gren, a look at welsh rugby in the 1970s, classic Welsh humour. The title refers to a poem where JPR crashed into a tanker .......and the tanker etc. A great humorous read accompanied by Gren's brilliant cartoons. Classic Welsh rugby humour. Published in 1979, 64 pages. Ref: bkmihu-bellion1979tanker-pb.tmwaxb - £15.00 |
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1969 Triple
Crown & Championship
(Captains: Brian Price & Gareth Edwards) |
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v Scotland 17 - 3
(Murrayfield) |
v Ireland 24 - 11
(Cardiff) |
v France 8 - 8
(Paris) |
v England 30 - 9
(Cardiff) |
This was the start of the second golden era of Welsh rugby, Clive Rowlands took over as coach and regular squad sessions took place at the Afan Lido, Port Talbot. The campaign started brilliantly with the biggest victory at Murrayfield since 1947. This match saw two London Welsh youngsters make their first appearances, Mervyn Davies and JPR Williams. Both were to lead Triple Crown sides over the next decade. The Irish match was a tense affair, Ireland needed to win to secure the triple Crown for themselves but for the 11th time Wales denied the men from the Emerald Isle the crown. Then it was off to France where the French clawed back an 8 point deficit to draw 8 - 8. The final match was a decisive victory over England, Maurice Richards crossing the line four times to equal the Welsh try scoring record. |
framed set COA for the framed set
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All 4 programmes from the 1969 Triple Crown & Championship Year in good to very good condition. The programmes are accompanied by a team photograph, an information card with match results and a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing that the programmes are original as sold at the stadium on the day of the match. v Scotland, Ireland, France, and England Ref: wa.1969.triple.crown-prst.4.+ifcd.+COA - £125.00
For individual programmes from this season, check the Programmes page on this website.
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Rugby Relics Framing Service All 4 programmes, team photograph and match results framed and glazed. A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the set, this is taped in a plastic pocket to the reverse. Ref: wa.1969.triple.crown-prst.4.+ifcd.+COA-aifm - £195.00
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The Greatest Matches WALES v ENGLAND - CARDIFF ARMS PARK - 12th April 1969 Needing to defeat England in the last match of the Five Nations tournament to clinch their 11th triple Crown, Wales were hot favourites to win. At half time the score was 3 - 3, a Bob Hiller penalty goal cancelled out Maurice Richards' try. Early into the second half, Keith Jarrett kicked 2 penalty goals then a Barry John zigzag run of brilliance saw the No 10 score a try. With twenty minutes left on the watch Richards scored his second try, then another, then another. His total of 4 tries equalled the Welsh record. Wales ran out winners 30 - 9 to clinch the Triple Crown and Five Nations Championship. This campaign saw the start of the second golden era in Welsh rugby. Wales 30 - England 9 (Illustration right - Duckham unable to stop Richards scoring his 4th try) |
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WALES
v ENGLAND 1969 - the official programme for Wales v England 1969,
the programme is in very good condition.
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WALES
v ENGLAND 1969 - Rugby World and post for June 1969, the cover photo
is from the
match with 3 + pages of match photos including two of Richards'
tries. A short match report is also included. This issue doubles as
a pre-tour souvenir for Wales' trip to New Zealand, Australia and
Fiji 1969. There are pen pictures and photos of the squad, pre tour
views and comments
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1971 Grand Slam & Triple Crown (Captain: John Dawes) |
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v England 22 - 6
(Cardiff) |
v Scotland 19 - 18
(Edinburgh) |
v Ireland 23 - 9
(Cardiff) |
v France 9 - 5
(Paris) |
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Arguably the greatest Welsh side ever. Containing several players who went on to star in the most successful Lions tour of New Zealand ever and revolutionised rugby football. Captained by master tactician John 'Syd' Dawes the team contained the genius of Barry John, Gareth Edwards & Gerald Davies, a ball winning mobile pack and the rock, JPR in defence. The sensational victory over Scotland in 1971 remains to this day, one of the most inspiring moments in Welsh rugby history while the defeat of France in the last match was one of Wales' classic performances. The Players - J.P.R. Williams, Gerald Davies, John Dawes, Arthur Lewis, Ian Hall, John .C. Bevan, Barry John, Gareth Edwards, Denzil Williams, Jeff Young, Barry Llewellyn, Mike Roberts, Delme Thomas, Dai Morris, Mervyn Davies, John Taylor. |
All 4 official programmes from the 1971 Grand Slam season in good to very good condition. v England, Scotland, Ireland & France Sold together with a team photograph, an information sheet listing match scores etc and a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing that the programmes are original. Ref: wa.1971.grand.slam-prst.4.+ifcd.+COA - £225.00 |
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FRAMED 1971 WALES GRAND SLAM SEASON PROGRAMME SET All 4 official programmes from the 1971 Grand Slam season framed together with a team photo & results, a personalised insert is available at no extra charge. This framed set is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing that the programmes are original. This item is available to the UK only. Ref: wa.1971.grand.slam-prst.4.aifm.+ifcd.+COA - £325.00 |
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INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMES from the 1971 Wales Grand Slam
The Greatest Matches SCOTLAND v WALES - MURRAYFIELD - 6th February 1971 There are nail biting finishes to matches and there are knuckle biting finishes, once the nails and the fingers have gone, only the knuckles are left. This was the case in Wales' second match of the 1971 five nations championship. The lead changed hands six times and with just three minutes to go JPR Williams put Gerald Davies away on the Scottish 25. Gerald with a long run in managed to squeeze into the corner for a try. Two minutes left and the Scottish crowd expect Barry John to step up to take the conversion, but up strolls Wales' secret weapon John "Basil Brush" Taylor to take the conversion kick from the touchline. You could have heard a pin drop in the valleys as he lined the ball up but the whole of Wales shouts with joy as over the ball goes. Wales are half way to a Grand Slam. Scotland 18 - Wales 19 |
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WELSH RUGBY'S SIX OF THE BEST - 70's (DVD) |
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WELSH RUGBY'S SIX OF THE BEST - THE SEVENTIES 6th
February 1971 - Scotland 18 - Wales 19 Special Features: Interview with Gareth Edwards. Classification: E - Running Time: 75 mins
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THIS DVD IS IN STOCK - CONDITION - USED Ref: tmwa.1970s.mmdvud.wahi-six.best1970s-xb - Price £9.95
OR CLICK HERE TO BUY THE SET OF 3 SIX OF THE BEST DVDs - 1970s, 1980s & 1990s |
1972 |
A complete set of programmes for the matches played by Wales in 1972. The set includes 3 official programmes from the matches played by Wales in the Five Nations tournament (there was no Irish match in this year) together with the programme for the match against the touring New Zealand All Blacks. Please see below for more information and the condition of each programme.
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1972 |
A complete set of programmes for the matches played by Wales in 1972. The set includes 3 official programmes from the matches played by Wales in the Five Nations tournament (there was no Irish match in this year) together with the programme for the match against the touring New Zealand All Blacks. Please see below for more information.
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A complete set of programmes for the matches played by Wales in 1972. The set includes 3 official programmes from the matches played by Wales in the Five Nations tournament (there was no Irish match in this year) together with the programme for the match against the touring New Zealand All Blacks. Please see below for more information. The set is accompanied by a team photograph from either the French or New Zealand matches.
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All 4 official programmes from the matches played by Wales in 1972. The programmes are in good to very good condition. v England (12 Jan), Scotland (5 Feb), France (25 Mar) & New Zealand (2 Dec) The Irish match was cancelled in this year because of the troubles in Northern Ireland. Ref: B005-tmwa.prinwa.st1972gp4.ycgo - £22.00 |
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1975 Champions (Captain - Mervyn Davies) |
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v France 25 - 10 (Paris) |
v England 20 - 4 (Cardiff) |
v Scotland 10 - 12 (Murrayfield) |
v Ireland 32 - 4 (Cardiff) |
The Greatest Matches FRANCE 10 - WALES 25 - Paris - 18th January 1975 The Golden Era of the 1970s can be split into two parts, 1969-1974 and 1975-1979. After finishing 2nd in the championship with 1 win and 2 draws in 1974 the Big Five (selectors) chanced their arm with 6 new caps in the first championship match of 1975. The six players, Ray Gravell & Steve Fenwick at centre, John D Bevan at outside half, Trevor Evans at flanker were joined by two players from Pontypool in the front row Tony Faulkner & Graham Price. Most importantly the latter two were joining club mate Bobby Windsor, winning his 5th cap to make for the very first time in the Welsh team the PONTYPOOL FRONT ROW. In a match in which Wales out scored the French by 5 tries to one the abiding memory for every Welshman in that of Graham Price in injury time sprinting 70 metres to score the final try.
France 10 - Wales 25
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1976 Grand Slam & Triple Crown (Captain: Mervyn Davies) |
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v England 21 - 9 (Twickenham) |
v Scotland 28 - 6
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v Ireland 34 - 9
(Dublin) |
v France 19 - 13
(Cardiff) |
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A Grand Slam of records, the team scored 102
points in the championship, Phil Bennett scored 19 in the match against
Ireland, equalling Jack Bancroft and Keith Jarrett's records, Gareth
Edwards became the highest try scorer for Wales with 18, JPR became the
most capped Welsh full back while the victory over Ireland in Dublin was a
record score against Ireland. This was an outstanding team led by 'Merve
the Swerve'. The victory over France in the last match was a classic, JPR
Williams tackle on French wing Gourdon in the final stages ensured Wales
were crowned champions. The Players - J.P.R. Williams, Clive Rees, Gerald Davies, Steve Fenwick, Ray Gravell, J.J. Williams, Phil Bennett, Gareth Edwards, Charlie Faulkner, Bobby Windsor, Graham Price, Allan Martin, Geoff Wheel, Trevor Evans, Terry Cobner, Mervyn Davies, Tommy David. |
The Greatest Matches IRELAND v WALES - LANSDOWNE ROAD - 21st February 1976 Wales arrived in Dublin in search of the Triple Crown desipte several death threats received allegedly from IRA terrorists. No member of this Welsh side had played in a winning team at Lansdowne Road. This was the match in which Gareth Edwards was to equal Ken Jones' record of 44 appearances for Wales, the match was a milestone for the Cardiff man, scoring his 18th try, a new Welsh record, equalling the feat of Teddy Morgan in scoring tries in five consecutive internationals. Phil Bennett was to equal Jack Bancroft and Keith Jarrett's record of 19 points for Wales including scoring his first try in international rugby. Another record breaker was Mervyn Davies whose 37th cap was a new record for a Welsh forward. The 34 points was the highest total ever against Ireland, (both home and away). A masterful performance by the Welsh team secured the first of 4 consecutive Triple Crowns for Wales - Ireland 9 - Wales 34 |
1976 GRAND SLAM - FRAMED PRESENTATION All 4 official programmes from the 1976 Grand Slam, a team photograph and match results framed and glazed. The presentation includes a named team photograph and the match results. This is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing that the programmes included are original and authentic as sold on the day at the ground. A personalised insert can be included with this presentation at no extra charge (see illustrations on bottom). You will need to email us with the information required in the insert if you require this.
Ref: fmprwags76st4 - £195.00 |
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1977 Triple Crown
(Captain: Phil Bennett) Pictured above, the team that beat England at Cardiff, other players to play for Wales in the championship this season were Glyn Shaw, Trevor Evans, & Jeff Squire
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v Ireland 25 - 9
(Cardiff) |
v France
9 - 16
(Paris) |
v England 14 - 9
(Cardiff) |
v Scotland 18 - 9
(Edinburgh) |
Wales had to work hard against both England and Ireland for victories. The Triple Crown was secured against Scotland with an incredible piece of Phil Bennett magic. The Welsh skipper scored a rousing try when he finished off a move that had started with JPR Williams in his own half. One of the great tries of the 1970s Golden Era. |
1978 Grand Slam & Triple Crown (Captain: Phil Bennett) |
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v England 9 - 6 (Twickenham) |
v Scotland 22 - 14
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v Ireland 20 - 16
(Dublin) |
v France 16 - 7
(Cardiff) |
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Three penalty goals by Phil Bennett got Wales
off to a shaky start in the win against England. Gareth Edwards scored his 20th and
last try for Wales in the victory over Scotland at Cardiff. The defeat of Ireland ensured that Wales became the first nation to win 3 consecutive
triple crowns. The Grand Slam win over France saw both Gareth Edwards and
Phil Bennett play their last match for Wales. Both of the seventies
superstars played a major part in this final victory, Bennett scoring two
tries and a conversion while Edwards dropped a goal, a nine point cushion
over a great French XV sealed Wales' final Five Nations Grand Slam.
The Players - J.P.R. Williams, Gerald Davies, Steve Fenwick, Ray Gravell, J.J. Williams, Phil Bennett, Gareth Edwards, Charlie Faulkner, Bobby Windsor, Graham Price, Allan Martin, Geoff Wheel, Jeff Squire, Terry Cobner, Derek Quinnell, Gareth Evans, |
1978 GRAND SLAM - PROGRAMME SET All 4 official programmes from the 1978 Grand Slam in good to very good condition. Ref: AS-prwags78st4 - £75.00 |
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1978 GRAND SLAM - FRAMED PRESENTATION All 4 official programmes from the 1978 Grand Slam, a team photograph and match results framed and glazed. A personalised insert can be included with this presentation at no extra charge. Ref: fmprwags78st4 - £165.00 |
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1979
- 4th Consecutive Triple Crown
(Captain: JPR Williams) |
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Scotland 19 - 13
(Edinburgh) |
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Ireland 24 - 21
(Dublin) |
v France 13 -
14
(Paris) |
v England 27 - 3
(Cardiff) |
The 27 - 3 victory over England and the secured the international championship and fourth consecutive Triple Crown for Wales. Who can forget the bloodied JPR Williams leaving the field to be replaced by Clive Griffiths. The Llanelli full back was then instrumental in one another of Cardiff Arms Park's great tries when he put away Elgan Rees for a brilliant try. So ended the second golden era of Welsh Rugby. |
All 3 programmes from the 1979 Triple Crown, v Scotland, Ireland & England - all three programmes are in excellent condition Ref: AS-stwaprtc79 - £20.00
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Rugby Relics Framing Service All 3 programmes, team photograph and match results framed and glazed, Ref: fmpnstwapr79 - £120.00
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Wales v Ireland 1979 presentation programme, hard cover binding for the official programme, only available to players and VIPs. Ref: CC13-pnprwair79xb - £39.00 |
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WALES - TRIPLE CROWN CHAMPIONS 1976 - 1979 SILVER
COLOURED COMMEMORATIVE BOXED MEDALION - A commemorative nickel silver medal to celebrate
Wales winning their 4 Triple Crown in a row in 1979. The
double sided medal has the three feather and triple crown information in
English on one side with a Welsh dragon and info in welsh on the reverse. It
measures 38mm in diameter with the case measuring 8cm.
Ref: PL43-wamm.1979.md-triple.crown - £15.00 |
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Scotland v Wales 20th January 1979 programme & ticket group - the ticket is creased with a name on the front while the programme is in very good condition. Ref: PL48-tmwa1979prtk.sc - £9.00 |
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1970s WELSH LEGENDS - 5 HARDBACK BIOGRAPHIES IN VERY GOOD
CONDITION - A selection of biographies of Welsh Rugby Legends from the 1970s.
The following players are featured in these books: Gareth Edwards, Mervyn
Davies, Phil Bennett, Gerald Davies and JPR Williams.
A collection of 5 out of print hardback books with dust wrappers in very good condition. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO BUY THESE BOOKS INDIVIDUALLY and to view other Welsh Rugby Biographies not included in this collection Ref: F99-02-tmwa.bkbiwapl.gp5-1970s - £25.00 |
GREN'S RUGBY ADDICTS CALENDAR 1979 - 3rd EDITION -
WELSH RUGBY HUMOUR - A fantastic original 'as new' 3rd edition of Gren's
calendar. Presenting the ABC of Rugby - A is for Amateur, B is for Blindside,
C is for Coach, D is for Dentures etc etc all the way to Z. - great
hmour
Ref: PL43-wamm.1979.cf-gren - £10.00 |
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GREN'S RUGBY ADDICTS CALENDAR 1980 - 4th EDITION -
WELSH RUGBY HUMOUR - A fantastic original 'as new' 4th edition of Gren's
calendar. Presenting Great Moments of Rugby - 'The moment I never got my cap'
- 'The moment I first got my name in the paper' etc - great
humour
Ref: PL43-wamm.1980.cf-gren - £10.00 |
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WELSH CENTENARY 1980/1
WALES v PRESIDENT'S XV 1981 - A brand new unused Gilbert Match ball signed by the teams that played in this Welsh Centenary match. The ball has been signed by 37 players from both sides. Signatures include Geoff Wheel, Terry Holmes, Graham Price, Andy Irvine, Jean-Pierre Rives, Dave Loveridge, Colin Deans, Bill Beaumont, Andrew Slack, Rob Louw, Mike Slemen, John Robbie, Michael Fitzpatrick and Mark Ella. For a full list of the teams please... CLICK HERE It is unknown whether of not the bladder is working on this ball, it is loose inside and we have not tested it. The ball has been stored out of sunlight since the signing and all autographs are strong and easily read. This ball is sold together with the official match programme containing photos and profiles of all the players and a COA guaranteeing that the original autographs are authentic. Ref: PL18-aubatm.inmu.wapd.1981.au.37+COA-xb - £225.00 |
WRU CENTENARY - SET OF FIRST DAY AND COMMEMORATIVE COVERS
WRU 125th Anniversary Champagne Gift Pack With 200ml Duval-Leroy
Champagne and Glass
Ref: TWB15-waaa125 - £19.00 |
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WALES v SCOTLAND - 1st February 1986 - MEMORABILIA COLLECTION A collection of items relating to one of Wales' greatest victories of the 1980s. The match will be remembered for an amazing Paul Thorburn kick, he landed one of the most famous and longest penalties in the history of the game. Wales scored one try by Adrian Hadley and Thorburn kicked five penalties with Jonathan Davies chipping in with a drop goal. The collection includes the official match programme, an official match used ticket and a DVD of Wales' greatest victories of the 1980s including highlights of this match and an interview with Jonathan Davies. The collection is completed with a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing that the programme and ticket are original. Ref: wammcl.wasc86.gp4.prtkdv.+COA - £10.00 |
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IRELAND v WALES - 15th February 1986 - PROGRAMME & DVD SET A collection of items relating to one of Wales' greatest victories of the 1980s. Paul Moriarty made his debut in this game against Ireland at Lansdowne Road, Dublin and Wales beat Ireland 19-12. Tries were scored by the two Phils', Lewis and Davies with Paul Thorburn bagging the remaining points. After trailing 12-4 at half time the Welsh pack dominated the second half and the Irish scrum buckled under pressure. The team was ably captained by Llanelli's David Pickering. The collection includes the official match programme and a DVD of Wales' greatest victories of the 1980s including highlights of this match and an interview with Jonathan Davies. The programme is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing that it is an original programme. Ref: wammcl.irwa86.gp3.prdv.+COA - £10.00 |
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1980 & 1990s WELSH LEGENDS - 5 HARDBACK BIOGRAPHIES IN VERY
GOOD CONDITION - A selection of biographies of Welsh Rugby Legends from the
1980s & 1990s. The following players are featured in these books: Gareth
Davies, Jonathan Davies, Terry Holmes, Paul Thorburn & Ieuan Evans
A collection of 5 out of print hardback books with dust wrappers in very good condition. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO BUY THESE BOOKS INDIVIDUALLY and to view other Welsh Rugby Biographies not included in this collection Ref: F99-02-tmwa.bkbiwapl.gp5-1980s - £25.00 |
1988 Triple Crown
(Captain: Bleddyn Bowen) |
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v England 11 - 3 (Twickenham) |
v Scotland 25 - 20
(Cardiff) |
v Ireland 12 - 9
(Dublin) |
v France
9 - 10
(Cardiff) |
It was back to the running game for Wales in the year after finishing in 3rd place at the inaugural Rugby World Cup. In dropping Paul Thorburn the selectors made a huge gamble when they placed Swansea fly half Anthony Clement at full back and when John Deveraux withdrew through injury Mark Ring became the fourth player fly half in the team (Clement, Bowen, Ring and Jonathan Davies) to face England. Adrian Hadley scored a brace of tries, the first originated from Clement running back a loose kick by Cusworth. In a thrilling encounter against Scotland, Wales clawed back a 20 - 10 deficit, Jonathan Davies and Ieuan Evans scoring tries with Davies dropping a couple of goals to win the match. Thorburn was recalled when Clement withdrew through injury for the Scotland game and retained his place against Ireland. With 4 minutes of injury time played and the scores tied at 9 each he kicked the winning goal to give Wales the only Triple Crown of the 1980s. |
ENGLAND v WALES - 6th February 1988 - MEMORABILIA COLLECTION A collection of items relating to one of Wales' greatest victories of the 1980s, the triple crown season win over England at Twickenham. Adrian Hadley scored 2 brilliant tries and there was also a drop goal from Jonathan Davies who taunted the English throughout the game. This is a day that will live long in the memories of Welsh fans, it was the start of a successful triple crown campaign for Wales, their first since 1979. The collection includes the official match programme, and a DVD of Wales' greatest victories of the 1980s including highlights of the match and an interview with Jonathan Davies. The collection is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing that the programme is original. Ref: wammcl.enwa88.gp3.prdv.+COA - £15.00 |
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WALES v SCOTLAND 20th February 1988 - MEMORABILIA COLLECTION A collection of items relating to one of Wales' greatest victories of the 1980s. This was the second leg of the 1988 Triple Crown with Jonathan Davies kicking two drop goals and scoring a superb try which had the crowd roaring for Wales. Many believe Davies was his at his best in a Welsh Jersey in this match. The collection includes the official match programme, a DVD of Wales' greatest victories of the 1980s including highlights of the match and an interview with Jonathan Davies plus a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing that the programme is original. Ref: wammcl.wasc88.gp3.prdv.+COAxb - £10.00 |
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WALES v SCOTLAND 20th February 1988 - MEMORABILIA COLLECTION A collection of items relating to one of Wales' greatest victories of the 1980s. This was the second leg of the 1988 Triple Crown with Jonathan Davies kicking two drop goals and scoring a superb try which had the crowd roaring for Wales. Many believe Davies was his at his best in a Welsh Jersey in this match. Wales defeated Scotland by 25 points to 20. The collection includes the official match programme, official match used ticket (may differ from illustration), a DVD of Wales' greatest victories of the 1980s including highlights of the match and an interview with Jonathan Davies plus a Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing that the programme and ticket are original. (Please note the ticket location within the stadium may differ to that illustrated) Ref: wammcl.wasc88.gp4.prtkdv.+COA - £12.00 |
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All 3 programmes from the 1988 Triple Crown, v England, Scotland & Ireland - all three programmes are in excellent condition Ref: B005-prinwa1988st3-triple.crown - £29.00
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Rugby Relics Framing Service All 3 programmes, team photograph and match results framed and glazed. Ref: B005-prinwa1988st3-triple.crown-aifm - £139.00
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WELSH RUGBY'S SIX OF THE BEST - 80's (DVD) |
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WELSH RUGBY'S SIX OF THE BEST - THE EIGHTIES 20th
April 1985 - Wales 24 - England 15 Special Features: Interview with Jonathan Davies. |
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Classification: E - Running Time: 75 mins THIS DVD IS IN STOCK - CONDITION - USED IN VERY GOOD CONDITION Ref: dvudwahi-six.best1980s-xb - Price £9.95
OR CLICK HERE TO BUY THE SET OF 3 SIX OF THE BEST DVDs - 1970s, 1980s & 1990s |
The Greatest Matches WALES v ENGLAND - WEMBLEY STADIUM - 11th April 1999
So often the scene the memorable football scenes, Wembley became the home of Welsh International rugby in 1997 while the demolition of Cardiff Arms Park and the building of the Millennium Stadium took place. One memorable rugby scene never to be forgotten was Scott Gibbs crossing the line to take Wales within one point of England. The English, poised for the last ever five nations grand slam in the last five natioins tournament ever watched agonisingly as Neil Jenkins lined the ball up for the conversion. The flame haired sure footed Jenkins slotted the ball over to the delight and ecstasy of the travelling Welsh fans. Wales held on for a final two minutes to the joy of the fans. Wales 32 - England 31 |
Wales
v England 1999 official
match programme in excellent condition, 84 pages of team
information, articles and stats, front cover photo of Neil Jenkins,
the man who made the winning kick after Scott Gibbs' glorious try.
Ref: prwaen99 - £25.00 |
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"Perfect Day"
- Wales on Sunday 16 page Wembley post-match souvenir. Front page
photo of Graham Henry & Steve Black in a passionate embrace
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Ref: PL29-npwaen99-wos- - £8.00 |
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Graham Henry original artwork. This A3 size caricature by Paul
Morgan is of Graham Henry sitting on a throne with the caption
"King Henry". We believe it was
commissioned for a publication but are not sure whether or not is
was used. After victories against France, England & South Africa
in 1999 Graham Henry was hailed as the saviour of Welsh rugby.
Ideal for framing.
Ref: LN4-avwa-gh - £35.00 |
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The Greatest Matches WALES v SOUTH AFRICA - MILLENNIUM STADIUM - 26th June 1999 13 was a lucky number for Wales in this midsummer meeting to open the not quite finished new stadium. 27,500 people watched as at the 13th attempt, Wales finally laid the South African bogey to rest. For 93 years each attempt had been dashed, then up stepped No 13 Mark Taylor to score the first try against the World Champions at the Millennium Stadium. Neil Jenkins orchestrated the victory with a total of 19 points, Taylor and Gareth Thomas scored tries to add another top scalp to the belt of coach Graham Henry. Wales 29 - South Africa 19 |
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WELSH RUGBY'S SIX OF THE BEST - 90's (DVD) |
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WELSH RUGBY'S SIX OF THE BEST - THE NINETIES
6th
February 1993 - Wales 10 - England 9 Special Features: Interview with Rob Howley. Classification: E - Running Time: 110 mins |
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THIS DVD IS IN STOCK - CONDITION - NEW Ref: dvnewahi-six.best1990s-xb - Price £9.95
OR CLICK HERE TO BUY THE SET OF 3 SIX OF THE BEST DVDs - 1970s, 1980s & 1990s |
1900s & 2000s WELSH LEGENDS - 6 HARDBACK BIOGRAPHIES IN VERY
GOOD CONDITION - A selection of biographies of Welsh Rugby Legends from the
1990s & 2000s. The following players are featured in these books: Scott
Gibbs, Gavin Henson, Neil Jenkins, Gareth Thomas, Martyn Williams & Shane
Williams
A collection of 6 out of print hardback books with dust wrappers in very good condition. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO BUY THESE BOOKS INDIVIDUALLY and to view other Welsh Rugby Biographies not included in this collection Ref: F99-02-tmwa.bkbiwapl.gp6-2000s - £35.00 |
THE HISTORY
History of the Cardiff Arms Park which appeared in Wales v South Africa programme, the opening match at the Millennium Stadium |
CELEBRATIONS
International 'Sport Aid' Sevens 1986. The official
programme for this 'famine relief' rugby tournament held at Cardiff
may 16/17 1986. Involves teams from New Zealand, Scotland, England,
France, Australia, Ireland & Wales. New Zealand (captain David
Kirk) ran out eventual winners 32-6 over an English side captained
by Les Cusworth. the programme has been autographed by 14 Welsh
internationals including Robert Norster, Mark Titley, Billy James,
Adrian Hadley, Kevin Hopkins, Huw Richards & Clive Rowlands.
Ref: F65-3-auprsbwa86-sa - £45.00 |
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Wales v WRU Presidents XV 1984. Official programme to
celebrate the completion of Cardiff Arms Park. The Presidents XV was
captain by Rob Louw (South Africa). The 36 page programme contains
historical articles and photographs of the stadium.
Ref: prwapr84 - £3.00 |
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THE FINAL CURTAIN
Auction catalogue for "The contents of Cardiff
Arms Park", not the most enthralling publication, 36 pages.
Ref: blhiwagr-auction - £15.00 |
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GREAT WELSH VICTORIES - Click on the match details to view information and memorabilia on these great Welsh wins
WALES 3 - NEW ZEALAND 0 - Cardiff Arms Park - 16th December 1905
ENGLAND 3 - WALES 7 - Twickenham - 21st January 1933
WALES 13 - NEW ZEALAND 8 - Cardiff Arms Park - 19th December 1953
IRELAND 3 - WALES 6 - Ravenhill, Belfast - 11th March 1950
WALES 34 - ENGLAND 21 Cardiff Arms Park - 15th April 1967
WALES 30 - ENGLAND 9 - Cardiff Arms Park - 12th April 1969
SCOTLAND 18 - WALES 19 - Murrayfield - 6th February 1971
FRANCE 10 - WALES 25 - Paris - 18th January 1975
IRELAND 9 - WALES 34 - 21st February 1976
WALES 32 - ENGLAND 31 - WEMBLEY - 11th April 1999
WALES 29 - SOUTH AFRICA 19 - MILLENNIUM STADIUM - 26th June 1999
WALES 11 - ENGLAND 9 - MILLENIUM STADIUM - 5th February 2005
(We will periodically adding players to our 'greats victories & great players, please bear with us there are so many to choose from !)
GREAT WELSH PLAYERS & PERSONALITIES
Phil Bennett - (29 caps, 1st cap v France 1969, last cap v France 1978) - Captain of Wales and the 1977 Lions, Bennett stepped nicely into Barry John's boots to star for Wales in the 1970s Golden Era. In his last match for Wales, the 1978 Grand Slam decider against France, Bennett scored 2 tries to set the seal on what was a fantastic career wearing the scarlet shirt of Wales. |
Phil BENNETT Wales & British Lions |
"Everywhere for Wales" - An Autobiography with Martyn Williams |
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Great Welsh fly half, captain of the 1977 Lions. A second-hand hardback with d/w in good condition | |||||
1st Edition 1981 | Pages 176 | Ref: bkbiwa-pb1-xb - £12.00 |
Max Boyce - (No caps, 1 big leek) - The album 'Live at Treorchy' lauched Max Boyce as the great rugby entertainer of the 1970s, his song 'Hymns and Arias' reverberated around the Arms Park as the Welsh rugby public took Max, his stories and his songs to heart. |
BOOK - "I Was There" by Max Boyce |
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Poems, stories & songs from the Welsh Maestro, includes the words to Max Boyce's classics "The Outside half Factory", Asso Asso Yogoshi", "Hymns & Arias", "The Incredible Plan", "9 3". Lavishly illustrated with cartoons by Gren, this book is a classic. If you are Welsh and this book is not in your library you do not want to spend another minute without it. A secondhand hardback with illustrated boards in good condition. | ||||
1st Edition: 1979 | Pages: 92 | Ref: bkhu79-mb-xc - £25.00 |
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Mervyn Davies -
(38
caps, 1st cap v Scotland 1969, last cap v France 1976) - Mervyn
Davies received 38 caps for Wales during the 1970s Golden Era. He was
undoubtedly the best No 8 in the world at that time. He was a certainty to
lead the 1977 Lions to New Zealand in 1977 but he suffered a brain
haemorrhage while playing for Swansea during a cup semi-final at Cardiff
which ended his career. An ever present in the tests during the 1971 &
1974 Lions tours, scoring 5 tries in the 1974 tour he wore a distinctive
headband and was known as "Merve the Swerve".
Nothing available at present |
Gareth Edwards - (53 caps, 1st cap v France 1967, last cap v France 1978) - Voted regularly as the "Greatest Player Ever" Edwards first made his debut as a 19 year old against France in 1967. He forged brilliant partnerships for Wales and the British Lions, firstly with Barry John then with Phil Bennett. He totalled 10 tests for the Lions and was ever present in the test series of the 1971 and 1974 tours. He also played in every game of the 1971, 1976 & 1978 Welsh Grand Slams. His final appearance was the 1978 Grand Slam decider against France in Cardiff where he dropped a goal. A brilliant all round sportsman he had a Welsh Trial at soccer, won the English Schools 200 yds hurdles title and has represented Wales at angling. |
Gareth EDWARDS Wales & British Lions |
"Gareth" An Autobiography, | ||||
Often voted the greatest rugby player of all time, this Welsh scrum half. Edwards was a powerhouse and unstoppable from the base of the scrum, a member of the all conquering 1971 and 1974 British Lions and who can forget that try against the All Blacks for the Barbarians. A second-hand hardback with d/w in good condition | |||||
Published in 1978 |
Pages 176 | Ref: bkbiwa-ge1-xb - £12.00 |
Gareth EDWARDS Wales and British Lions |
"Gareth Edwards' most memorable matches" published by Stanley Paul, | ||||
Covers most of Edwards' career with particular emphasis on his appearances for Wales. A second-hand hardback with d/w in good condition | |||||
1st Edition 1984 | Pages 109 | Ref: bkbiwa-ge-mem-xb - £9.00 |
Gareth EDWARDS Wales & British Lions |
"Gareth Edwards - The Autobiography" | ||||
Still voted the greatest player of all time. A second-hand hardback with a d/w in excellent condition | |||||
1st Edition 1999 | Pages 282 | Ref: TC4-bkbiwa-ge2-xb - £12.00 |
Rugby World & Post Tribute to Gareth Edwards. - A
double page colour poster titled "The Master" is
accompanied by a 5 page article by Ian Wooldridge. The are also 2
pages of photos from Wales' Triple Triple Crown.
Ref: mgbr-rw78-04-xb - £8.00 |
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Ieuan Evans - (72 caps, 1st cap v France 1987, last cap v Italy 1998) - Ieuan scored 33 tries for Wales in a glittering career that also saw him captain Wales to the last Five Nations Championship in 1994. he toured with the British Lions on three occasions, two of his finest moments are when he pounced on Campo's wild pass to score a crucial try in the 1989 3rd Test against Australia and when he out sprinted Rory Underwood to touch down for that great try against England in 1993. |
A match programme for Ieuan Evan's testimonial
game at
Stradey Park in 1995. His British Isles XV took on an International
Select XV including Jonah Lomu, Jason Little, Sean Fitzpatrick &
Olivier Roumat. The programme is accompanied by a match ticket (the
newspaper match report is not included)
Ref: DPR-wapygp2-evans.ieuan - £5.00 |
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ARTHUR ‘MONKEY’ GOULD PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT | |