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INTERNATIONAL HALL OF FAME - INAUGURAL XV - PRINT No 1
International Rugby Hall of Fame - The Inaugural XV Hall of Famers - Print No 1 of 100. A 60cm x 42cm print of the first 15 players chosen for International Rugby Hall of Fame. The greatest names in the game are featured on the print which also includes the signatures of the 13 living players at the dinner Mark Ella, Hugo Porta, Gareth Edwards, Frik du Preez, Colin Meads, Barry John, Jean-Pierre Rives, Mike Gibson, Willie John McBride, JPR Williams, Tony O'Reilly & Serge Blanco. Danie Craven and George Nepia, the two players inaugurated posthumously have their printed signatures (supplied by us) as part of the print while the remaining 13 have added their signatures to the right hand panel. At the time we were delighted to help out with a memorabilia display accompanying the dinner at the Hilton in Park Lane, London and to spend time in the company of the greatest names of rugby football.

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MULTIPLE SIGNED 8 PANEL SPRINGBOK BALL

 

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This is an absolutely fantastic 8 panel 'Springbok Improved' ball with multiple team signatures. This ball belonged to Alan Cramer, the son of a former Transvaal committee member and Springbok selector Abe Cramer who was responsible for the entertainment of overseas touring teams in Jo'burg during the 1950s and early 1960s. The ball is signed on each of the eight panels. Pride of place goes to the 1955 Lions who have signed neatly down one panel, names like Cliff Morgan, Tony O'Reilly, Robin Thompson & Bryn Meredith can be easily picked out. The next panel is signed by the complete 1953 Wallaby tour party. Two panels have been signed by the 1958 Barbarians, the names of future Lions captains Arthur Smith and Ronnie Dawson appear amongst a whole host of star players including Terry Davies, David Marques & Haydn Morgan. The remaining 4 panels have been signed by Springboks, amongst these we can make out 'Champion' Myburgh, one cap for SA in 1924 against the Lions, Abie Malan, Hannes Brewis, EE Mchardy, Butch Lochner. The majority of signatures are still legible. While counting the signatures, 169 in total I came across some more greats, Philip Nel, captain of the 1937 Springboks, Danie Craven, Gerry Brand & Wavell Wakefield, England Grand Slam captain of the 1920s. The bladder has recently been renewed on this ball. This is by far the most comprehensively signed ball we have seen. (WRM-0510)

Tony O'Reilly happy to sign - could this be a photo of our ball ? 

Above illustration, the 1949 All Blacks hard at it during a signing session

CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT ABE CRAMER ON THE 1955 TOUR

 

 

BOB SEDDON 

THE FIRST BRITISH CAPTAIN

1888 A trade card published in the 1890s dedicated to the first ever captain of a British touring side, Robert Seddon. The card measuring 9cm in length and 7cm across was issued by J Baines of Manningham the 'sole inventor and Patentee of the halfpenny packet of cricket and football cards ! The card is in 'In Memorium'. Bob Seddon  unfortunately drowned in a rowing accident whilst on the Australian leg of the tour. He was succeeded by AE Stoddart as captain, a great all round sportsman who went on to captain the English cricket team.

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IEUAN EVANS SIGNED PLASTER CAST
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He is one of Wales' greatest players, the Llanelli wizard on the wing Ieuan Evans. We have a plaster cast donated by Ieuan to the 1994 'Children in Need appeal' and sold at a dinner auction in Cardiff - The cast has been signed by the Wales team that faced South Africa in 1994. 

We asked this question "We know that Ieuan was dogged with shoulder injuries throughout the early part of his career but have no information or photos on this injury." 

Over to you......................

 

 Thanks to Neil O'Brien from Cardiff who can remember Ieuan breaking and badly dislocating his ankle in a Cardiff v Llanelli match at the Arms Park on the 1st October 1994. 

    
  Also a very big thank you to Paul Shanks for supplying the following info................................

I believe that the cast may have been as a result of the infamous dislocated ankle Ieuan received playing against Cardiff on 1 October 1994.  I recall seeing it on the TV the ankle was facing the wrong way!!
 
Extract from the Independent on 12 October 1994:
 
"The Welsh selectors will have to find a new right wing and captain when they sit down tonight to pick a team to face Italy on 12 October, following the horrific injury to Ieuan Evans at Cardiff Arms Park.
Evans dislocated his left ankle and fractured his fibula after running into a barrage of Cardiff defenders, and had to undergo an operation at Cardiff Royal Infirmary to have a metal plate screwed into his ankle.
It means the man who last month broke the Welsh try record with his 21st touchdown in the 16-9 win over Romania
*******will be in plaster for six weeks****** and out of action for at least three. "
 
Extract from the Independent 2 October 1994:
 
"WALES were dealt another serious blow to their preparations for rugby union's Five Nations' Championship and next year's World Cup when their right wing and captain, Ieuan Evans, sustained a fractured fibula in his left leg in Llanelli's Heineken League fixture at Cardiff, which they lost 28-8. Evans was brought down in the 25th minute of the game while embarking on a counter-attack out of defence and the dislocation of his ankle was clear to see from the stand.
Last night, Evans had an hour-long operation at Cardiff Royal Infirmary to have a plate screwed into his ankle".
 
Evans received credit from Danny Cipriani (right ankle) after he suffered a similar fate in May 2008 - Ieuan made a number of supportive phone calls, offering words of advice and encouragement.
 
Children in Need was held on 25 November 1994........................

I think Neil and Paul are absolutely spot on with the date of the injury, 1st of October, The timing is right for the plaster, the 6 weeks would end in mid November. Children in Need was on the 25th, yet the match against South Africa was played on the 26th. I think it is unlikely that Ieuan would have had the cast signed at the post match dinner because there are no South Africans on the cast. Possibly it was signed at a pre-match get together or a squad session in the week leading up to the match. Our next task is to check the autographs on the cast against the Welsh team for the South African match to make sure they match up. 

 

Help ! We would like more information - we are searching for:-

A photo of Ieuan Evans with his leg broken or in the cast ?

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BILL BEAUMONT PLAYER OF THE YEAR BOOT
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YOUR HELP NEEDED ! - We purchased (December 2008) at a 'celebrity cash in the attic auction'. The programme was first aired on BBC2 on 3rd February 2009. This 'player of the year award' boot was won by Bill Beaumont in 1980. The boot is a normal 'Adidas' boot that has been plated with a gold colour metal, possibly gold leaf. We are searching for further information on the award and the boot, especially photographs of Bill receiving it. We have found Bill Beaumont as the Rugby World player of the year 1980 but in the associated photos he is being presented with a silver plate.

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Need to know more about the rugby boot - visit our 'Development of the Rugby Boot' exhibition held in London, November  2007. For instance did you know that......................

The earliest recorded ‘football’ boots were listed in the wardrobe of King Henry VIII. They were made by his shoemaker Cornelius Johnson at a cost of 4 shillings. -  AD 1526  

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS EXHIBITION

 

 

 

TRIPLE CROWN SWEATER

This Triple Crown sweater was awarded to scrum half Rex Willis. The Cardiff man played his first international against England at the beginning of the 1950 Grand Slam season. He went on to win a further 20 caps, captaining the side on two occasions. He toured New Zealand & Australia with the 1950 British Lions playing a test match against both the All Blacks and Wallabies.     

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It is not known which triple crown this sweater was awarded for, either 1950 or 1952. Willis played in all 4 of the 1950 matches and two from the 1952 Grand Slam. 

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The sweater has been added to the Ireland v Wales 1950 page. To visit this page

CLICK HERE 

 

CARDIFF ARMS PARK - THE LONGEST KICK

1st February 1986 - Cardiff Arms Park

The crowd thought him mad, the media ‘ambitious’ only one man was certain he could do it. 70 yards 8 ½ inches (64.65 metres) was the distance of the penalty that Paul Thorburn kicked against Scotland in 1986. The longest successful kick at goal in the history of Welsh International Rugby. This was the 4th of 5 penalty goals kicked by the Neath legend as Wales went on to defeat Scotland by 22 points to 15. Pictured above is the ball that 'flew' that astounding distance while below you will find more photos of the ball and a picture of the boots with which he kicked that incredible goal. These are together with a 'printers' plate of the article that featured the kick in the Western Mail of the following week. The boots and printer's plate were loaned by Paul Thorburn to the Neath Rugby 125 exhibition held to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the WRU in Neath. The ball is now a treasured exhibit in the World Rugby Museum collection. 

This is how the legendary commentator Bill McLaren viewed the kick.

"NOW I'LL TELL YER - YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS BUT THAT IS THE WELSH 10 METRES LINE 

 AND PAUL THORBURN IS GOING TO ATTEMPT A GOAL 

"IT'S MILES TO THOSE GOALPOSTS"

HE IS OF COURSE A BIG KICKER - HE'S SCORED 438 POINTS LAST SEASON FOR NEATH BUT THIS WOULD BE A MONSTER

THORBURN THEN...............

WOOOOFFF

WHAT A BELT HE'S GIVEN IT 

"THAT IS AMAZING"

"I'VE SEEN ALL THE GREAT GOAL KICKERS IN THE WORLD OVER THE LAST DECADE BUT I'VE NEVER SEEN A KICK LIKE THIS ONE. HE GAVE IT A MONSTER SMACK, IT'S WHAT 60...62 METRES ALLOW A BIT MORE FOR THE ANGLE

IT JUST CREPT IN....... BUT IT COUNTS ...................

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ENGLAND - WALES v SCOTLAND - IRELAND

Services International Rugby Match

16th December 1939 - Richmond Athletic Ground

 
 

England - Wales

   

Scotland - Ireland

 
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  Referee CH Gadney (Leicester)
We are searching for a match report from this game - due to World War II there was no Rugby Football Annual for the following season and no periodical devoted to rugby at the time, the best source I would thing has to be the Times or other national newpapers. Can anyone out there help with a match report please.

 

 

 

BILL BEAUMONT - 4th TEST 1980 JERSEY
The World Rugby Museum was delighted recently to acquire the jersey worn by the 1980 British Lions captain wore in their victory over the Springboks in the 4th Test. The Lions beat the 'Boks 17-13, the lergendary Bill Beaumont MBE has signed the jersey just below the Lions crest and has added the match and scoreline. (WRM-0703) 

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1968 - THE FIRST FRENCH GRAND SLAM

WALES v FRANCE

Cardiff Arms Park,  March 23 1968

On a mud infested Cardiff Arms Park the French team fought back from a 9-3 deficit to win their first ever Grand Slam. The Camberabero brothers Guy (conversion, penalty drop goal) and Lilian (try) helped to write the first chapter of the the French Five Nations Grand Slam story with 11 points out of the 14 scored. Christian Carrere completed the scoring with a try. 

This signed menu card is from the post-match dinner. It is fully signed by both teams, France on the front and Wales to the back cover.  (WRM-0584)  

 

Signed postcard - Joe Tucker, 4th April 1933.

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This is a 'first cap' photo of Joe Tucker of Pontypool winning his Under 15 Welsh Schools cap.

Wales played England at Plymouth winning 15 pts to 3pts

The other team members were:
Aberavon- B.Morley, P.N.Elliot , Cardiff - H.Maclean, J.T Cullen, R.D.C Thomas
Bridgend - S.Davies, Gowerton -A.G.Jones, Newport-H.Morris, Neath - M.T.Lewis,
J.Sargent, L.Griffiths, Pontypridd - V.Jenkins, Swansea - E.Thomas, South Pembroke
E.L.Williams

We would like to say a big THANK YOU to Ray Evans for the above information.

 

76.jpg (93294 bytes) This large hand written poster is for the 2nd Neath YMCA Youth annual sevens tournament. The YMCA Youth went on to become Neath Athletic RFC. The tournament was played on the Gnoll on the 16th April, year unknown, probably early 1950s. (WRM-0664)  

 

ORANGE FREE STATE v BRITISH LIONS 1974

This was the 14th match of the Lions Invincible tour and they almost came unstuck against a fiery Free State XV. Early exchanges in the match saw a Mervyn Davies try, against a drop goal and a penalty goal for the home team. Without a recognised kicker, the Lions first employed JPR Williams then Ian McGeechan, both of whom missed kicks. Next up was Stewrat McKinney whose wide angle penalty hit the mark to take the Lions into a 7 - 6 lead. A further penalty goal by the Free State left the Lions with a two point deficit. Then in injury time one last effort saw JJ Williams score the winning try. 

The World Rugby Museum are proud to present Stewart McKinney's personal copy of the Orange Free State programme. The Dungannon man played eight matches, his only score of the tour was the crucial penalty he scored against the Orange Free State.

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21.jpg (88713 bytes) We have recently acquired for the museum an original drawing of the legendary Rees Stephens by local artist Haydn Ford. For more information on these two rugby personalities please click on the links below.

REES STEPHENS  -  HAYDN FORD

 

65-daniell-ken.jpg (710102 bytes) Rugby Relics were delighted last week to help out Ken Daniell, the former Gloucester centre three-quarter with a programme of a match in which he had played. Ken appeared in the cherry & white hoops of Gloucester for three seasons following the second world war. The illustrated programme and newspaper cuttings are of a match at Richmond where Gloucester defeated the home side 15-3. Ken had an exceptionally good game scoring the only try of the match. His tackling was also noted in the Sunday Times report "Much of the tackling particularly tat of K Daniell in the Gloucester centre was excellent. The headline 'brilliant play at stand-off' relate to one of Neath's favourite sons Willie Jones, who was stationed near Gloucester while in the RAF. We wish Ken & Mrs Daniell continued good health as they approach their diamond wedding anniversary.

 

Victorian Cheroot holder 

A recent addition to our museum is this Victorian cheroot holder in the shape of a footballer's leg. In the early days of rugby smoking was actually encouraged by some teams as a form of relaxation. However, this exhibit is of interest to us because it shows in detail the type of footwear used by the Victorian rugby player. Note the bars across the sole of the boot (not studs) and it's height, almost calf length. 

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For more information on the development of the rugby boot. 

CLICK HERE 

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Baines of Bradford Neath card, circa 1890s, this is the second example we've seen with J Davies as the player insert (WRM-0

 

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32.jpg (77107 bytes) Gareth Edwards Tribute Dinner 31st August 2007, dinner menu signed to the front by Gareth Edwrads, Derek Quinnell, Steve Fenwick, John Dawes, Barry John & Tommy David + 3 others. (WRM-0645)

 

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Pictured are a pair of 'Giant' (12" x 9" = 30cm x 23cm) Postcards issued by the Western Mail relating to the Wales v NZ 1905 match. Both photos are overprinted with 'Read the Evening Express" in red on the bottom left hand corner. The cards are numbered 224 (NZ) and 228 (Wales). The only other 'giant postcard'  we have seen in this series is that of Welsh captain Gwyn Nicholls, CLICK HERE  to view this. Further information is sought on these cards.

WRM-0595-Q1. - What was the criteria for receiving these cards, were they a free inclusion with the newspaper ? 

WRM-0595-Q2. - What other cards exist in this series

WRM-0595-R1. - Further research required - Western Mail Nov 1905 - Jan 1906

For more information on Wales v New Zealand 1905 - CLICK HERE

 

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Photo of Neath Supporters Club 1931-2

the photo is by Harry Jones, 8 Windsor Rd, Neath:

Top Row:- Fred Williams (Vice-President), J. M. Parker, W. Cooper, T. George, T. J. Youatt.
Second Row: V. T. Hunkin, T. G. Jones, Ernest Williams (Vice-President), D. Williams, B. Sutcliffe.
Third Row: T. J. Rouse, W. H. Waring, B. Gorman, W. A. Griffiths, J. Shufflebotham (Vice-President), W. J. Davies
Sitting: R. Gregory (Hon. Treas), G. Stephens, Ald. J. B. Williams (President), G. H. Mills (Chairman), Phil. Howells (Chairman N. R. F. C.), Horace Peckham (Hon. Sec.)

Inspired by former Welsh international Glyn Stephens (seated front, second from left) this band of tireless workers are responsible for raising enough cash to build the first clubhouse, below is an extract from the Neath club history published in 1936/7 season. 

" A programme of this character would be incomplete without reference to the remarkable achievements of the Neath Rugby Supporters' Club, who are responsible for its publication. Formed in 1930, this young but virile offshoot of the premier club has worked untiringly and ensured the continued success of the parent body. The full details of the social and financial efforts cannot be told here, but all those who have played their part in its development are gratefully thanked. In 1932 the Supporters' Club took the initiative in a scheme which had been the subject of much talk for the past 30 years, namely the provision of accommodation for the players and a pavilion. This building was erected at a cost of £1,542, and when £1,000 had been wiped out the pavilion was handed over to the premier club, free of all liabilities, and leaving the Supporters to clear £400 plus interest, a task which was accomplished in 1935. Apart from this outstanding effort the Supporters have also assisted the premier club with handsome donations, and by their whole-hearted endeavours increased the membership to 1,000. Donations have been made to outside organisations, and senior and schoolboy internationals in the town in recent years have been presented with framed photographs of themselves. Members have also voluntarily carried out repair and painting work on the ground.
                        The present officials of the club, who deserve all praise for their past triumphs and encouragement in their future enterprises, are: President, The Mayor, Councillor J. B Williams, J. P.; chairman, Mr. W. Cooper; vice-chairman, Mr J. M. Parker; treasurer, Mr. Stan. Simmons; hon. secretary, Mr. Bert Gorman; hon. solicitor, Mr A. R. Harris; committee, Messrs. Tom Rouse, W. G. Rees, A. D Evans, ex-Supt. Rees Davies, Messrs. T. Garfield Jones, Bert Sutcliffe, W. A. Griffiths and Glyn Stephens, J.P., the founder and originator of the Pavilion Scheme.
                         The Supporters are not resting on their laurels, and are already assisting in the provision of a new wicket to retain county cricket for Neath sportsmen. In addition, the erection of a reversible stand in the field for the benefit of cricket and rugby spectators is being undertaken by the Club. The impossible is unknown to these gallant workers, and may their future schemes be marked by progress and success, and the unstinting support of the generous-hearted sporting public"  (WRM-0594)

 

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The Pride of Lions 1971, a 36 page booklet published in 1996 by the 'Wooden Spoon Society for the 25th anniversary tour of the 1971 Lions. Edited by Duncan Gardiner there are some wonderful stories from the tour, in depth explanation of the 'Sunday School', a glossary of Loinspeak etc etc (WRM-0466)  

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John Dawes sums up the tourists and the off the field activities

Bob 'Boss' Hiller on the Front Row Union and other groups. David Duckham on Chico Hopkins and flying.

 

The original artwork by Jeff Giggs for the booklet, each illustration is A4 in size

 

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John Bevan (WRM-0456) Sandy Carmichael (WRM-0457) David Duckham (WRM-0459) Mike Gibson (WRM-0458) Bob Hiller (WRM-0460) Chico Hopkins (WRM-0461) Arthur Lewis (WRM-0463) Willie John McBride (WRM-0462) John Taylor (WRM-0464) Doug Smith (WRM-0465)

 

1959-Wellington.jpg (66516 bytes)85.jpg (73030 bytes) A great 8 page card invitation & programme produced for the Wellington post-match 'Ball' held at the Wellington Town Hall. The inside has a marvellous pop up Lion's head which gives this wonderful piece of 1959 tour memorabilia a great individual feel. Illustrated throughout by cartoonist Nan Kivell. In excellent condition, the invitation is made to Mr REG (Dickie) Jeeps & Partner. (WRM-0426)

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1904 British tour. - A hand drawn cartoon of a kangaroo titled "Well it's hard luck that an Australia Kangarooter is to be beaten by the BUSH. The 'Bush' relates to Percy Bush to whom this cartoon belonged. The artist looks to be A Azidet (Ref: WRM-481)

 

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A collection of memorabilia relating to a share issue by Liverpool Stanley Rugby League Club belonging to Joseph Porter 1889 - 1964, (pictured in 2nd illustration.) - WRM-Rl-Mi-F92-32

 

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Irish International jersey worn against the All Blacks in 1954. The jersey was swapped with All Black Bill Clark, we believe it to be worn by JS McCarthy but need to confirm this.

 

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Scrapbook of newspaper cuttings from 1963/4 All Blacks in Wales

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Neath RFC try poster - circa 2000

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Rees Stephens journal No. 2
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Neath/Aberavon v Waratahs 1927 programme
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IRELAND - 1932 CHAMPIONSHIP WINNING TEAM

IRISH team (v Wales 1932) autographed sheet. A signed Esplanade Hotel* headed notepaper with 17 signatures, (15 of the team and two travelling reserves). The players who have signed the sheet are EJ Lightfoot, SL Waide, EOD Davy, CJ Hanrahan, W McC Ross, EC Ridgeway, VJ Pike, Teddy Hunt, GR Beamish, MJ Dunne, JAE Siggins, MP Crowe, PF Murray, JL Farrell, Noel Murphy (senior) + reserves CRA Graves (15 caps 1934 onwards and 1938 British Lions) + 1 other reserve not yet identified. This was a championship year for Ireland, the first for 20 years. After losing against England at home, Beamish's men travelled to Edinburgh where they secured their 4th successive victory in Scotland, they triumphed there 20 - 8. Then to Cardiff where Wales were lining up for the Triple Crown. In the previous two championships, 1930 & 1931 Wales had denied the Irish of Triple Crowns on both occasions, it was poetic justice that Ireland conquered the men in scarlet by 12 points to 10, scoring 4 tries in the process, a record try count in Wales. The autograph sheet is mounted together with........... 

The Esplande Hotel, Porthcawl was the traditional headquarters of Wales' opponents up until about 1980, we have seen several examples of signed headed notepaper of teams who have stayed at this hotel during the period. 

 

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Various Long Playing records containing Welsh music, match commentaries etc

 

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The Neath & Glamorgan caps of Arthur Morgan, we are not sure what the cap on the right is but it is believed to have also belonged to Arthur Morgan. Arthur Morgan is thought to have served in the Royal Flying Core in Egypt for 4 to 5 years. Any further information on this player would be appreciated.

 

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Scrum cap - 1960s - Ref: WRM-Eq-Mi-ZC103

 

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Piece of Cardiff Arms Park turf taken back to New Zealand by All Black forward Ken Gray as a memento of the All Blacks victory over Wales in 1967. The piece of turf was given to New Zealand journalist Peter Sellars. (WRM-0365)

 

71-BL-fr.jpg (58153 bytes) 71-BL-bg.jpg (26562 bytes) 71-BL-label.jpg (32680 bytes) 1971 British Lions No 6 jersey that belonged to Derek Quinnell. Quinnell has the distinction of being capped by the Lions before he earned his Welsh Cap as a replacement in 1972. He played in the third test at Wellington where Carwyn James brought him in to 'look after' Sid Going on the blind side. The Lions won this test 13-3 to go into a 2-1 lead in the series. The fourth test was a draw game and so the 1971 Lions became the only British team ever to win a test series in New Zealand. There is slight discolouration to the front of the jersey, a small hole to the front and minor damage to collar.

 

1880-02.jpg (71632 bytes) 1880-01.jpg (49741 bytes) Part of a dinner menu card probably for the Manchester v Glasgow Academicals match at Whalley Range on 1st March 1880. The card has been cut to retain the illustration which would have been on the cover of the menu card. This shows a group of onlookers including a policeman studying a poster for the match. This card was part of a collection of 1880 Glasgow fixture cards and tickets of this period. A delightful illustration, admission for the match was 6d but ladies were free. Ref: WRM- F33 -   

 

 

 

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