Andrew Richards @Essex_Welsh_Ref Twitter profile

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Andrew Richards

2 years

I don't think you can get a better endorsement of the "9-3" photo book than looking at Delme's smile.... Message me if you would like a copy - orders already sent to New Zealand and the USA. @scarlets_rugby @LlanelliRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

6 months

Very sad news to hear of the passing of Barry John - another one of our legends gone. Here he is with his brothers Alan and Clive in a photo my father took before a Llanelli vs Cardiff clash in 1969. @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @Scarlets_Supp @Cardiff_Rugby @Cardiff_RFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

One of dad's iconic images (with a bit of creative toning) from 50 years ago this year... No words required.. @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @AllBlacks

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Found some nice pics of the late Carwyn Davies, Llanelli RFC and Wales winger today. A great player lost to us far too soon....but nice to look back and remember better days. @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Remembering dad who left us seven years ago today... I think he would be very happy with the fact that everyone is enjoying all his photographs 📷

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Pen blwydd hapus Delme yn 80. A phen blwydd hapus nefol i Raymond. The photo says it all - happy 80th birthday Delme and heavenly birthday to his best pal, Ray. @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @Scarlets_Supp

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Ten years today since dad's passing. I am so pleased to be able to keep some of his photographic legacy alive on here...

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Excited to report that I have just signed off the final proof version (after a couple of small tweaks to the version below with the printers) of a photo book of my father’s photos from the All Blacks game in 72 featuring 44 B&W images from the game. @scarlets_rugby @LlanelliRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

A few more rare colour negatives unearthed at the weekend from the archive... Llanelli vs Cardiff - WRU Cup Final taken on 28/04/73 @LlanelliRFC @Cardiff_RFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Great to catch up with Roy “Shunto” Thomas at @gowertonrfc this afternoon and present him with an album of photos from the 1973 WRU cup final when he captained the Scarlets.

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Happy New Year/Blwyddyn Newydd Dda to all my followers. It feels like there is still an appetite to look back and reminisce at old photographs from my late father's archive of negatives...so I'll keep on digitising when I can find the time and will continue to share here 📷

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Cysga'n dawel Phil... 😢💔 @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @FelinfoelRFC @lionsofficial @Barbarian_FC @WelshRugbyUnion

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Simon Davies smashing through the Pontypool defence en route to scoring a try on a wet and windy Saturday afternoon at Stradey on 22/10/88. A great centre...! @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @PontypoolRFC @JiffyRugby @pd4rugby

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Just a little nod to the old man who would have been 87 today. Hopefully he is looking down and appreciating all the positive reaction to his work in the "9-3" photobook. Penblwydd hapus dad x @cymruchrisrich

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

A few random photographs from the archive... They speak for themselves... #RIPBenny Set 1 @scarlets_rugby @LlanelliRFC @FelinfoelRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Remember the halcyon days of the WRU Cup...? November fixtures, foul weather, David vs Goliath. These should take you back... Pontyberem vs Llanelli (19/11/88) from the archive. Enjoy and feel free to re-Tweet. Set 5. @PontyberemRFC @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @JiffyRugby

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Flashback Friday... A young Phil Bennett starting out on his career. What an icon he would become in world rugby. Felinfoel's favourite son...and a nice chap too! @scarlets_rugby @LlanelliRFC @FelinfoelRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Remembering Charlie...a Scarlets legend in his own lifetime. @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

In September 1989, a Llanelli Youth team with Scott Quinnell hosted a Wales Youth team which included Scott Gibbs and Neil Jenkins at Stradey. Not sure who won! @LlanelliRFC @ScottQuinnell @WelshRugbyUnion

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

A look back at the iconic Cwmtawe 7s - what a tournament it was. Look at the crowds back in 1987! Enjoy and re-tweet. Set 1. @PontardaweRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

1 year

Love this photograph of myself, my father, grandfather and great grandfather. Dad would have been 88 today ❤️.

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Wishing everyone a ‘Nadolig Llawen’. Thanks for all the positive feedback on dad’s old photographs - more to digitise and share in 2022 📷

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Sad to hear the passing of Dai Chips, Llanelli RFC physiotherapist, seen below stood next to Gareth Jenkins in the photograph of the Scarlets team that took on Fiji in 1985. @scarlets_rugby @LlanelliRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

1 year

RIP Andy Hill... a fantastic winger and outstanding clubman. @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @Scarlets_Supp

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

A few random photographs from the archive... They speak for themselves... #RIPBenny Set 3 @scarlets_rugby @LlanelliRFC @FelinfoelRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Classic Llanelli team from 1971 from the archive... Can you name them all....? @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

More golden era rugby photos from the archives... The John bothers before a Llanelli vs Cardiff game in 1971. @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @Cardiff_RFC @Cardiff_Rugby

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Llanelli CC team photos circa 1990. A couple of tall boys in the youth teams..perhaps they should try rugby🤣🤣 @ScottQuinnell @CQCardiff @LlanelliCricket @kevthom10

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

A look back at the iconic Cwmtawe 7s - what a tournament it was. Look at the crowds back in 1987! Not a bad Scarlets squad! Enjoy and re-tweet. Set 3. @PontardaweRFC @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @JiffyRugby @boomerno6 @phildaviesrugby @ieuan_evans14

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Remember the halcyon days of the WRU Cup...? November fixtures, foul weather, David vs Goliath. These should take you back... Pontyberem vs Llanelli (19/11/88) from the archive. Enjoy and feel free to re-Tweet. Set 4. @PontyberemRFC @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Looking forward to showcasing my father's images from the game 50 years ago and the 9-3 Photo Book at the celebratory dinner at Parc y Scarlets this evening. @Scarlets_Supp @scarlets_rugby

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Looking back at an evening game from 02/12/87 at Stradey - Llanelli RFC hosting their favourite local rivals of the era, Neath RFC. @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @NeathRugby @JiffyRugby @boomerno6 @pd4rugby @ieuan_evans14

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Feeling excited - just received my first proof copy of a photobook that I'm working on. Hard cover, printed on 300gsm matte photographic paper (lovely!), lay-flat binding. Forty two original photographs from the game. Sample pages below. Please re-tweet. Set 1 @LlanelliRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Excited to be exchanging on a house on the Gower today. Very much looking forward to waking up to views similar to these and generally spending a bit more of my time back home in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿the future...

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Classic trans Llwchwr derby action from 31/12/87 as Llanelli take on Swansea in a post Christmas clash.. Set 1 @LlanelliRFC @Scarlets_Supp @SwanseaRFC @JiffyRugby

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Just found this nice shot of John Dawes in the archive when he captained a star studded John Dawes Select XV against Llanelli during their Centenary Season (03/73) ...my small tribute to a legend following his recent sad passing. @LlanelliRFC @LondonWelshRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Unearthed some rare colour rugby action negatives this weekend on a home visit to Wales... Llanelli vs Tonga taken on 17/09/74 @LlanelliRFC @officialTongaRU @RugbyTON_

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Just wanted to say a big thank you for the response to my Photo Book "9-3" Just spent 25 mins at the post office sending orders! For those interested - book contains 44 B&W images curated from the original 35mm negs; 210x210mm; £15+P&P; message me for order. Please re-tweet

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Retro rugby memories from the archives... Llanelli vs South Wales Police played on 25/04/87. I think this may have been Martin Gravelle's 250th appearance for the Scarlets. Also some rare shots of Phil May taking conversions! Set 7 @LlanelliRFC @SWPRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Looking forward to a quick visit to Wales this weekend and excited to be refereeing my first ever WRU fixture on Saturday. Couldn't ask for a better game - Gowerton vs Gorseinon, with both grounds walking distance from my mother's house! Convenient @gowertonrfc @GorseinonRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

WRU Cup action from November 1987 when Llanelli hosted Abertillery at Stradey. Set 1. @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @Abertillery_BG

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

1 year

Another classic shot from the archives... Carwyn (1975) @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @Scarlets_Supp

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Llanelli RFC Fiji Tour departure from Stradey Park - 31/07/86. @LlanelliRFC @kevthom10 @boomerno6 @seangale20 @gypo_72

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Looking forward to refereeing my first game in Wales this afternoon. Gorseinon Youth vs Pontarddulais Youth. Weather fab 🙈 @GorseinonRFC @bontrfc

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

1 year

Another David vs Goliath Schweppes Cup clash from the mid 1970s... Burry Port vs Pontypridd played on 20/11/76. Set 1 @bprfctheblacks @PontypriddRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

One of the greatest comeback games ever - Llanelli vs Fiji 05/11/85. Happy memories! Set 1. Feel free to re-tweet. @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @fijirugby @kevthom10

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

As we enter Christmas week I thought I'd raid my father's archive for some festive rugby of yore... Boxing Day was...new Christmas jumper...and London Welsh at Stradey. These are from 26/12/83. Set 1 @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @Scarlets_Supp @LondonWelshRFC @GwenanGravell

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Another delve into the archive. West Wales vs New Zealand played at a packed St Helens on 25/10/78. Representatives from Aberavon, Llanelli, Neath and Swansea in the team. Set 1. @AberavonRFC @LlanelliRFC @NeathRugby @swansearfc @AllBlacks

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Were you there....? Llanelli vs Aberavon (WRU Cup Quarter Final) 22/02/86 @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @AberavonRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Lovely article from @simonrug in today's Wales On Line about my book.

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Just found some medium format negatives taken at the WRU Cup Final on 28/04/73 - Cardiff vs Llanelli. Unusual to have action photos in this "square" format. I know there are some 35mm negs as well which I will share at another time. Legends! Set 1 @Cardiff_RFC @LlanelliRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Boxing Day action from back in 1988.... Llanelli vs London Welsh. Enjoy them memories and the new Christmas jumpers! Set 3. @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @LondonWelshRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 months

A little homage to dad on Father's Day - without whom, none of these old photographs would exist... I think he would be quietly pleased with the positive reaction to them all. Rarely captured the lens side of the camera 🤣

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Llanelli CC - taken in 1986 @kevthom10 @LlanelliCricket

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Some retro South Wales Cricket Association action from the archives... Hendy CC vs Maesteg Celtic CC played on 22/06/96. Jason Davies - 221 knock! Set 11 @yrhendy2 @MaestegCeltsCC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Some "I was there..." photos from August 1975. Gowerton's semi final (?) win in the Haig national village cricket competition. Some classic images here! I know I was there as I've spotted myself in one of the pics! Set 1 @GowertonCricket

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

A few random photographs from the archive... They speak for themselves... #RIPBenny Set 6 @scarlets_rugby @LlanelliRFC @FelinfoelRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

More random negatives digitised from the archives... Llanelli CC six a side cup winners - no date - but again feels like late 1980s. Any idea of opposition from photo 1...? Set 1 @LlanelliCricket @kevthom10

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

@kevthom10 @LlanelliRFC Great kicking display by Kevin Thomas at fullback for Llanelli RFC against the New Zealand Maoris at Stradey Park .... 06/11/82.

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

All set up in the Supporters Area (the Barn) at Parc y Scarlets with the 9-3 Photo Book and a selection of photographic prints and posters from the original negatives available for sale. Come over and say hello 😀 @scarlets_rugby @Scarlets_Supp @LlanelliRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Pleased to be able to confirm that I will be at The Barn at Parc Y Scarlets on Friday night before the Leinster game where I will be selling the “9-3” Photo Book and individual B&W photographs from the All Blacks game. Pop over and say hi if you are there. @scarlets_rugby

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

As we enter Christmas week I thought I'd raid my father's archive for some festive rugby of yore... Boxing Day was...new Christmas jumper...and London Welsh at Stradey. These are from 26/12/83. Set 3 @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @Scarlets_Supp @LondonWelshRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Two years ago today I refereed at Old Deer Park for the first time. What a great experience - a classic ground steeped in Welsh rugby history.... and they did a grand job in looking after me. ⁦⁦ @LondonWelshRFC ⁩

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Some more Llanelli vs Ebbw Vale action. This time a WRU Cup match played on 23/01/88, a few weeks after the previous match I posted earlier. Conditions atrocious - rain, mist... only a limited number salvageable images from this game! Set 2 @LlanelliRFC @evrfc @JiffyRugby

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Some cricket from the archive... Some familiar faces here as both teams posed together before the start of the Daniel Price memorial game played at Hendy CC on 19/08/01. @yrhendy2

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Another one of dad’s photos from the archive. Yours truly scoring the winning try for Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera against local rivals Cwmtawe (including a certain @RobNJones9 ) some 40 years ago, refereed by Derek Bevan. 1st XV went 42 games for undefeated over 2 seasons..not bad!

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Photograph taken on Boxing Day THIRTY TWO years ago at Stradey Park. Posh trousers Jiffy! @JiffyRugby @ieuan_evans14

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Classic trans Loughour Bridge clash between Swansea and Llanelli played at St. Helens on 10/10/87. Feel free to re-tweet.. Set 1 @SwanseaRFC @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @ospreys

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Gorseinon/Loughor's own Colin Jones having a civic reception after his first win over Kirkland Laing back in 1980. Set 2

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

More classic rugby from the archives... One of the great rivalries of the 1980s in Welsh rugby, Llanelli vs Neath taken on 03/10/87 at Stradey Park. Feel free to re-Tweet! Set 6 @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @neathrfc @SeanGale20

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

A game full of Welsh heroes of the past. A West Wales XV playing against an International XV with JPR at 7 and Dai pickering at 9! Game played at Waunarlwydd on 27/04/87. Set 1 @wwrugby @WRU_Community

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Just found these negs this morning. Aberavon vs Llanelli (WRU Schweppes Cup Semi Final) from 26/03/88. What a Scarlets team! Some great memories here... Set 1 @JiffyRugby @phildaviesrugby @boomerno6 @LlanelliRFC @AberavonRFC @gypo_72

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

The moon over Oxwich Bay last night...magical 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @visitthegower

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

More random negatives digitised from the archives... Llanelli CC six a side cup winners - no date - but again feels like late 1980s. Set 2 @LlanelliCricket @kevthom10

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Flashback Friday from the archive... Classic WRU Schweppes Cup action as Neath host Llanelli on 24/01/87 at a jammed Knoll. Set 3 @neathrfc @LlanelliRFC @JiffyRugby @boomerno6 @phildaviesrugby @kevthom10 @ieuan_evans14

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

From the archive... Some scratchy photographs from when Llanegennech invited Neath over to officially open their new floodlights on 06/12/88. Set 1 @RFCLlangennech @NeathRugby

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Remember the halcyon days of the WRU Cup...? November fixtures, foul weather, David vs Goliath. These should take you back... Pontyberem vs Llanelli (19/11/88) from the archive. Enjoy and feel free to re-Tweet. Set 9. @PontyberemRFC @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Clive Norling sharing his knowledge of the laws of rugby with All Whites flanker Alan Reynolds - January 1989 @swansearfc

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Were you really there....? A chance to play "where's Wally" with a few photographs from the Tanner Bank and Town End terraces from fifty years ago... Come and see me in the Barn at Parc y Scarlets tomorrow night ... @scarlets_rugby @Scarlets_Supp @LlanelliRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

I've really enjoyed digitising these classic photographs from the past. They reinforce the fact that my father wasn't bad at this lark! Aberavon vs Llanelli - WRU Cup Final 27/04/74 Enjoy! Set 1 @AberavonRFC @LlanelliRFC @gypo_72 @ScottQuinnell @GwenanGravell

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Who remembers Carmarthen Bay power station...? Taken in 1983. @burry_port

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

WRU Cup Final photos from the archive as featured on @distantpod this week... Llanelli vs Neath - 06/05/89. Set 4 @LlanelliRFC @NeathRugby @phildaviesrugby @boomerno6 @gypo_72 @colstephens10 @ieuan_evans14 @Adriandavies10

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@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Another classic image unearthed from my late father's photographic archive! September 1989. @ScottQuinnell

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Some old photos of Aberavon vs Llanelli on April's fool's day, 1989 at the Talbot Athletic Ground. Looks like it was a pretty open game! Set 2 @AberavonRFC @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @boomerno6 @pd4rugby @colstephens10

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Llanelli RFC legend Bert Peel taken at an evening game vs Neath back in 1973. Not the best quality photograph taken in poor lighting but historically relevant I think... @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Cofio Ray... @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @AllWalesSport @GwenanGravell @WelshRugbyUnion @lionsofficial

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Rugby nostalgia from the files... Llanelli vs Swansea game played on 14/11/87 with both sides and Mr Norling resplendent in retro Adidas kit! Set 1 @LlanelliRFC @swansearfc

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Just found these negs in the archive - I think they are amazing quality considering they are the best part of 50 years old! Llanelli Wanderers vs Neath Athletic - 07/10/72. Set 1. Enjoy and feel free to re-tweet. @llanelliwands @NeathAthletic

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

A few shots from a Swansea vs Llanelli clash played at St Helen's Ground on New Year's Eve 1986. A few images are a bit fuzzy but included for the memories.. Set 2 @swansearfc @LlanelliRFC @phildaviesrugby @boomerno6

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Dusting down a classic to wear at Benny’s memorial later on…

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

1 year

Any clubs in the Ospreys/Scarlets region who would like support from a society referee on the new tackle height laws during pre-season training sessions in the coming weeks and months please DM me. Happy to help! Feel free to re-Tweet!

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Another one from the archive... Nice photo of Ray Gravell with the ladies of Heidi's Hairdressers of Pontarddulais collecting a Children in Need Cheque back in November 1989... @GwenanGravell @BBCCiN

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Just to dispel the myth that it always rains in Wales...love living back here on the Gower 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ☀️⛱️

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

A few random photographs from the archive... They speak for themselves... #RIPBenny Set 2 @scarlets_rugby @LlanelliRFC @FelinfoelRFC

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

2 years

Cofio dad... Glad to be bringing dad's photographic archives back to life 📷 Rare one of the two of us...love the jeans! 🤣 @cymruchrisrich

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

New Dock Stars senior and youth squads from 1982. Any of the youngsters still playing I wonder..? @NDSRugby

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

Just found these negs this morning. Aberavon vs Llanelli (WRU Schweppes Cup Semi Final) from 26/03/88. What a Scarlets team! Some great memories here... Set 14 @JiffyRugby @phildaviesrugby @boomerno6 @LlanelliRFC @AberavonRFC @gypo_72

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

3 years

More heritage rugby photographs from the archives for you all to enjoy... Llanelli vs Gloucester played on 23/04/88. The Scarlets playing in their classic blue Adidas alternative strip. Feel free to re-tweet. Set 6 @LlanelliRFC @gloucesterrugby @adidas @boomerno6 @JiffyRugby

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Enjoying going through the archive again this evening. Some pics from a Llanelli vs Neath clash back in 1978. Set 2 @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby @NeathRugby

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Andrew Richards

@Essex_Welsh_Ref

4 years

Classics Scarlets pictures from the archive - Llanelli RFC vs Bridgend RFC (WRU Cup Quarter Final) 25/02/89. Big crowd at Stradey! (set 1) @scarlets_rugby @LlanelliRFC @bridgendravens @DevereuxJohn13 @colstephens10

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