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Signed
postcard - Joe Tucker, 4th April 1933.
(WRM 0668) 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: We would like to say a big THANK YOU to Ray Evans for the above information. |
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Victorian Cheroot holder |
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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. For more information on the development of the rugby boot. (WRM-0565) |

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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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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THE GIANTS COLLIDE |
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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 |
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| For more information on Wales v New Zealand 1905 - CLICK HERE |
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Continuing on the theme of Giant Postcards, it looks as though the 'News of the World' jumped on the bandwagon with a Giant postcard of the 1906 Springboks. WRM-0597 |
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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. 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. |
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Plaque 'presented to Rees Stephens by the Neath Rugby Supporters Club on his retirement from the game' WRM-0592 |
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CARDIFF ARMS PARK - THE LONGEST KICK |
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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 one 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. (WRM-563) |
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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. |
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The original artwork by Jeff Giggs for the booklet, each illustration is A4 in size
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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 |
| 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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