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Vice Presidents : Ollie Campbell, Graham Mourie, John Bentley, Brian Vizard & Fiona Steed Are you interested in Rugby and its history? Are you interested in Rugby Memorabilia? Are you an Author/Historian? Have you ever considered joining the Rugby Memorabilia Society? Thread
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Who remembers the old East Terrace at the National Stadium Cardiff Arms Park? That big expanse of concrete where you got very wet if it rained and you didn’t think too much about the smell or what you were standing in. A sea of happy humanity
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When the Ospreys beat Australia…. Ospreys v Australia 2006 Programme The match was won by the Ospreys 24-16 and inspired the term ‘Ospreylia’ to describe the geographical area covered by the region @ospreys @OspreysSC @OspreysEyrie @TrueOsprey96
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Ieuan Evans Testimonial Match : British Isles v An International Select XV 1995 Programme Stradey Park Llanelli Possibly the greatest testimonial lineups ever assembled?including the late great Jonah Lomu @willcarling @ScottHastings13 @MartinBayfield @VOC2016 @NeilBack
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When Bridgend played Wales and won……. As a warm up to the Wales v New Zealand match in November 1989, a Welsh XV (a full strength Wales in all but name) played against Bridgend and were beaten 24-17 @dippydash11 @bridgendravens Thread
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The Iconic Pontypool Front Row @WorldOfGroggs Graham Price, Bobby Windsor & Charlie Faulkner Played together for Pontypool, Wales & British Lions More Groggs coming over the next few weeks
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Rare Arthur Lewis (Wales & British Lions) Grogg in Ebbw Vale colours @WorldOfGroggs @evrfc @CrumlinRugby
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Nigel Walker Grogg @WorldOfGroggs
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Paul John Pontypridd Grogg @WorldOfGroggs @PontypriddRFC
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Barbarians Month #1 Penarth v Barbarians 1986 Final Fixture : End of an Era @PenarthRFC @PenarthClub @Barbarian_FC @SBarnesRugby Thread
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Penarth vs Barbarians 1986 Rugby Annual Easter Tour of South Wales 28 March 1986 (15-39)
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RIP Alun Carter Always generous with his time, Alun spoke to the Society back in 2019. A kind warm man with time for everyone. You will be sorely missed
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British Lions v The Rest 1986 The match was played in Cardiff to celebrate the International Rugby Board Centenary On a very wet Wednesday, the match was won by The Rest 15-7. The Lions try was scored by @BBCJohnBeattie @DevereuxJohn13 @RobNJones9
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JPR Williams Grogg @WorldOfGroggs
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Wales U21 v Combined Services 1990 Programme Match played at Ystradgynlais RFC @ystradbluesrfc Strong Wales U21 lineup Tim Rodber in the Combined Services team @stuartroy2
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Australia v British Lions 1989 3rd Test Programme Lions won 19-18 to clinch the series @lionsofficial @Iron_MikeTeague was Man of the Series PS Look at the quality of the players in the warm up match. A lot of future Rugby World Cup winners on view @Chick_Chalmers
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Did you know there was a Welsh Invitation team who played under the name ‘The Valleys’? The Valleys v Carwyn James international XV 1974 Some fantastic players on view including many of the 1974 British Lions Match played at @GraigRfc
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarian Month Sept 2024 #4 Barbarians v New Zealand Barbarians 1987 The NZ Babaas lineup featured many players who went on to win the first Rugby World Cup later that year Note an uncapped Michael Jones in the NZ lineup @PTSport123 @Barbarian_FC
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Llandeilo RFC v Phil Bennett’s All Stars XV 1994 A host of star names (mostly @scarlets_rugby ) and featuring Phil Bennett at fullback at the age of 46 @Scarlets_Supp @kevthom10
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#18 The Old Penarthians Sevens 2000 Tournament Programme The Oldest Sevens Tournament in Wales Guest team : Asptt Arras OB from France Can you spot the Internationals amongst the School Old Boys Sides @Old_Pens_RFC
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Pontypool v Llandovery 12 September 2024 Fantastic to still see a programme being produced @PontypoolRFC @llandoveryrfc @simonrug
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XV Carwyn James v XV Barry John 1972 Programme Look at the lineups in this game All for a 75p ticket Played at the National Stadium ‘The Jubilee Game : To note the half centenary of the Welsh League of Youth’
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The Rugby Memorabilia Society President Gerald Davies 1970s Grogg Good to see him at the recent Liza Burgess Society Speaker Event @WorldOfGroggs
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Treorchy Rhondda v Fiji 1995 Programme In the 1990s the club known as the Zebras shook the established order of Welsh Rugby rising to the top 4 of the Heineken League in 1994-95. One of the rewards was a fixture against the the touring Fijians @TreorchyZebras
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Llandovery v Llanelli 1995 Match was played to celebrate the opening of the New Stand at Llandovery @llandoveryrfc @Scarlets_Supp @VOC2016
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #7 British Lions v Barbarians 1977 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Match at Twickenham The match was played 3 weeks after the Lions returned home from their Tour of New Zealand The Lions won the match 23-14 @Barbarian_FC
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British Lions vs Barbarians 1977 10 septiembre 1977 Twickenham, 23-14 Partido celebrado para conmemorar los 25 años del reinado de Isabel II, las £100 000 recaudadas fueron para caridad. JPR Williams, Gerald Davies y Gareth Edwards, ese año rechazaron jugar la gira Lions por NZ.
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Wales v Overseas XV 1980 Programme As part of the Welsh Rugby Union’s Centenary Year 1980 - 1981, Wales played an Overseas XV made up of players from the ‘Tier 2’ Nations of that tjme Steve Fenwick captained Wales @WelshRugbyUnion
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #8 Barbarians v Australia 1976 @Barbarian_FC @wallabies @RugbyAUS
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#15 The Final Snelling Sevens 1995 Programme Following this tournament, the trophy was permanently awarded to @NewportRFC as the most successful team in the tournament’s history Featuring @TreorchyZebras @LLANHARANRUGBY Final won by @SwanseaRFC 29 v @bridgendravens 28
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Welsh Districts v Portugal 1998 Match played at Sardis Road @PontypriddRFC @PortugalRugby @rugbyportugal @rugbynoobie
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #29 Cardiff v Barbarians 1987 Featured a young @martinoffiah just before his switch to Rugby League and a young @willcarling shortly before he became captain of @EnglandRugby @Cardiff_RFC @Barbarian_FC @Cardiff_Central
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🏉 The Barbarians visited Cardiff at Easter in 1987 with a side that included an unknown winger, @martinoffiah and a university student, @willcarling Wonder what happened to them? 🤔 #Baabaas #rugby
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Some rugby did continue during World War II. This ‘Semi International’ match was played at St Helens Swansea in 1941 Royal Air Force v South Wales 1941 In aid of the RAF Benevolent Fund and Mayor of Swansea’s Air-Raid Distress Fund @StHelensArchs @RAFRugbyUnion @SwanseaRFC
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Interested in the History of Cardiff Arms Park? Cardiff Arms Park : An Illustrated Architectural and Social History Written by David Allen, Simon Baker, Sally Carter, Gwyn Prescott @rugbyhistorian and Andrew Hignell @Cardiff_Rugby @Cardiff_RFC @CardiffRFCfan
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Do you remember these on sale outside International Rugby Stadiums? These Rosettes are from the early to mid 1980s Tell us something that used to be part of the International Matchday Experience which no longer happens
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The Anzac Match : Anzacs v British Lions 1989 Ballymore Brisbane The Anzacs were a combined Australia/New Zealand team with the name originating from Australia and New Zealand’s involvement in World War I The match was won by the Lions 19-15 @ScottHastings13 @davidsole678
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #25 Glasgow Academicals v Barbarians 1987 : Herbert Waddell Memorial Match Some fantastic photos from the game from @hugh_barrow @GlasgowAccies @Barbarian_FC @JiffyRugby @RobNJones9 @theoffsideline @RugbySco @MarkPalmerST
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The Herbert Waddell Memorial Match @Barbarian_FC v @GlasgowAccies
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The First Ever Official International Match played by the Red Roses and the Wales Womens International Team Wales v England 1987 at Pontypool Park The match was won by England 22-4 @RedRosesRugby @waleswomenrugby Match report from the England Rugby 150 Years History
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #26 Cornwall v Barbarians 1983 Match to celebrate the Centenary of the Cornwall RFU Played at @RedruthRugby @Cornwallrugby @Barbarian_FC @richard_cardus @cambornerfc @PenrynRFC @StIvesRugby @Launcestonrugby @CPiratesSC
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A Merthyr XV v An International XV 1979 Programme Played at Wern Field, Merthyr Very strong International XV @RFCMerthyr
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Four Home Unions v Rest of Europe 1990 Played at Twickenham Match was played to raise funds for the rebuilding of Romania Strong Four Home Unions lineup using the British Lions badge captained by @davidsole678 (but with only 1 Welsh player)
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Ulster Invitation Centenary Sevens 1975 Featuring @UlsterRugby @leinsterrugby @Munsterrugby @connachtrugby London Counties, SRU Presidents, Welsh Presidents (essentially @LondonWelshRFC ) and @yorkshire_rfu Lineups include some of the greats of the game at that time
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#20 Aberaeron Sevens 1990 Programme The programme doesn’t list the team lineups but take a look at the Players of the Tournament to see the quality on show @CwmllynfellRFC @llandoveryrfc @rfc_kidwelly @cardiganrfc @rhymneyrfc @Aberaeronrugby @PDHRFC @WelwynRugby @CwmgorsRFC
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******Free Society Speaker Event****** Liza Burgess Wales Rugby Legend & Current Wales Womens U20s Head Coach Venue : Usk RFC Monday 23 Sept 2024 7.30pm All welcome. Please repost Please let us know if you are coming so we have enough chairs laid out @WRUWomenSupport
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The First Ever Official International Match played by the Red Roses and the Wales Womens International Team Wales v England 1987 at Pontypool Park The match was won by England 22-4 @RedRosesRugby @waleswomenrugby Match report from the England Rugby 150 Years History
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#9 First Welsh Seven a Side Tournament Programme 1954 Newport Athletic Club (Rodney Parade) Later known as the Snelling Sevens Tournament made up of the Welsh ‘First Class’ Clubs and Bristol as the guest team @BristolBears @Cardiff_RFC @PenarthRFC @evrfc @GlamWandsRFC
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Its a shame that there aren’t more tours by Tier 2 Nations. These nations bring such vibrancy to Rugby World Cups but almost disappear from wider view in between. This is a programme from Leinster v Chile in 2022 on one of the rare occasions a fixture like this took place
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Cornwall v South African Barbarians 1993 Programme Match played at @RedruthRugby The SA Barbarians lineup contains a number of future Springboks Its a real shame there aren’t more tours like this @Cornwallrugby
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Five Nations v Overseas Unions 1986 The match was played at Twickenham as the second match to celebrate the International Rugby Football Board Centenary The Overseas Unions won the match 32-15
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We bet not many of you have seen this try before! #ScrumV 's Try of the Week comes from the Five Nations against the Overseas Unions.
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A fantastic Max Boyce Grogg by @WorldOfGroggs #rugbymemorabiliasociety
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #21 Newport v Barbarians 1974 @FoNRTrust @NewportRFC @Barbarian_FC
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🏉 From 1901 to 1982 Newport was one of the fixtures for the Barbarians Easter Tour to South Wales. In 1974 they had a famous win over the nomads #Baabaas #rugby
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England v Wales 1929 Programme Valuable? Not as much as you would think as this is a pirate programme and not the official programme Pirate programmes were produced for many decades for internationals played by all nations but seemed to reduce and then die out by the 1980s
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The Rugby Memorabilia Society President TGR Davies Thank you to @Maths4ukplc for the photo
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 The Iconic Barbarians Lapel Badge @Barbarian_FC
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Leicester Tigers v England 1992 Match played at Welford Road Leicester Strong England team. Leicester feature the famous ABC Front Row of Rowntree, Cockerill and Garforth. @NeilBack playing for England against his club @HistoryTigers @LeicesterTigers
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During September we are going to celebrate the variety of Clubs and International Teams the Barbarians have played against over the years. We will be posting a different Barbarians fixture ever day Please feel free to share your Barbarians memories and programmes @Barbarian_FC
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The first Rugby Union International played at Wembley was England v Canada 1992 The match was moved as a result of Twickenham being redeveloped and was won by England 26-13 First caps for @victorubogu & Ian Hunter for England and Jeff Knauer & Mark Williams for Canada
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #23 South African Barbarians v Barbarians 1969 @LionsWorldRugby @Barbarian_FC
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The Old Enemy : Wales v England Grogg @WorldOfGroggs
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A Welsh XV v An International XV 1957 Match played to celebrate Wales hosting the Empire Games (now Commonwealth Games)
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #13 Ireland v Barbarians 1996 @LeeJarvis10 @RobNJones9 @Barbarian_FC @IrishRugby , Note the ABC Leicester Tigers Front Row for the Barbarians @HistoryTigers
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #9 Wales v Barbarians 1990 The match was played as part of the Barbarians Centenary Celebrations @Barbarian_FC
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Wales vs Barbarians 1990 Rugby The Cardiff Arms Park Saturday, 6 October 1990 (24-31) Paul Thorburn (T,C,5P) Evans (DG), Joe Stanley (T), Farr-Jones (T), Rush (T), Guscott (T), Barnes (3C,3P)
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Good to see programmes being produced in Super Rygbi Cymru @llandoveryrfc @evrfc
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Programmes from yesterday and last weeks back to back games @RugbyMSociety
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #24 Bristol v Barbarians 1987 The match was played as part of Bristol’s Centenary Season 1987-88 @Barbarian_FC @BristolBears @bristolrugbynws @BristolRugbyRS @BristolRFCLive @davidsole678 @BowenBleddyn
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All Rugby Memorabilia Society members receive the books produced by the Society free of charge Another book is currently being planned celebrating Rugby Anniversaries. Interested in joining the Society? Please dm me with any questions
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Frederic Humbert
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The Rugby Memorabilia Society gathers passionate rugby collectors all around the oval world… and has just published this wonderful collective book which showcases items for each and every of the past 150 years Outstanding display! A deep dive into rugby history ! 1/2
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Ever thought of joining? For £20 per year (£25 outside UK) you get Exclusive speaker events Touchlines magazine (3 times per year) Bi monthly newsletter Member Books & Publications Exclusive Memorabilia Auctions Social Meetings Friendly Network of Contacts for help and advice
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #16 Swansea v Barbarians 1989 @StHelensArchs @SwanseaRFC @Barbarian_FC Thread
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🏉 At a time when many of the best players in Wales were going north to play rugby league, Swansea were emerging into the team that had so much success in the 1990s. On Easter Monday 1989 the whites hosted the Barbarians and beat them. 👏👏 #Baabaas #rugby
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #10 Llanelli v Barbarians 1965 & 1972 Many thanks to Society member @Michael2916971 for these photos @scarlets_rugby @Scarlets_Supp @Barbarian_FC @ScarletPembs @WRRAPodcast @PirateRugbyPod
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Halls Invitation XV v Waterton RFC 1996 Played at The Brewery Field @bridgendravens Note JPR Williams is included amongst the forwards in the Invitation XV at the age of 47 @TonyCopsey5 @burnell_jp @glennwebbe @RupertMoon
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Newport v Barbarians 1992
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Barbarians v Australia 1982 The match was never played due to heavy snow
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #24 Kansai Presidents XV (Japan) v Barbarians 1996 The match was won by the Kansai Presidents XV 76-66 with @LeeJarvis10 scoring 19 points for the Barbarians @JapanRugbyWeek @japanrugbynews @Barbarian_FC
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The latest Magazine of the Society ‘Touchlines’ has been sent to members in the last week Interested in joining? Please see the pinned posting or dm me
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Llanrumney Secondary Modern School Teachers Rugby Team circa 1965/66 Can you spot a young Wales & British Lions Legend? @blueatthenorth @CF10RugbyTrust
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Cardiff v Overseas International XV 1976 National Stadium, Cardiff Arms Park Match played as part of the Cardiff RFC Centenary Celebrations @Cardiff_RFC @CF10RugbyTrust
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Penarth v Barbarians 1983
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Not one for the faint hearted! Neath v South Africa 1994 Programme Known as the ‘Battle of the Gnoll’ Won by the Springboks 16-13 @4KobusWiese
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1994 The Battle of The Gnoll Neath RFC vs South Africa 2 November 1994
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England & Wales v Scotland & Ireland 1970 Programme Rugby Football Union Twickenham Centenary Match @WelshRugbyUnion @ClubRms RUGBY CENTENARY MATCH via @YouTube
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Fancy a match worn Scott Gibbs British Lions 1997 jersey? There’s one coming up for auction @Mullocks1996 Starting bid £1,200 with an estimate of £2,000 to £3,000 Auction ends 21 August 2024 Hundreds of Rugby lots for sale. Check out their website for the auction catalogue
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #18 Neath v Barbarians 1971 Match played as part of Neath’s Centenary Season 1971-72 @neathrfc @Barbarian_FC
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #15 Mobbs Memorial Match : East Midlands v Barbarians 1946, 1978 & 1990 @BedfordBluesRFC @OfficialNSSC @SaintsRugby @EastMidsRugby @HistoryTigers @NottinghamRugby
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#19 Kelso Sevens 1995 Ptogramme Guest teams included Wakefield, Newcastle Gosforth and Preston Grasshoppers @KelsoRugby @RugbyHoppers
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#23 Llanelli RFC International Schools ‘Milk’ Sevens 1992 Programme Stradey Park Llanelli 64 school teams across the U15 and U19 Tournaments Can you spot your school team?
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Penarth v Barbarians 1979
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #28 Coventry v Barbarians 1973 The match was played as part of Coventry RFC’s Centenary Season 1973-74 @CoventryRugby @Barbarian_FC
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #17 Cork Constitution v Barbarians 1991 @CorkConRugbyFC @CorkConRugby @Barbarian_FC @MRSC16
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Barbarians v Australia 1984
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Hawkes Bay v Wales 1988 Not the most sucessful tour for Wales but some fantastic tries from @JiffyRugby
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Jonathan Davies 1988 Wales Rugby Union Tour of New Zealand Hawke's Bay & New Zealand (Eden Park, Auckland)
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 Swansea v Barbarians 1992 Thanks to Society Member @tackler7 for the photos
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South Africa North v South 1989 Programme Match played as part of the Transvaal RFU Centenary Celebrations 1989 Some fantastic players on show @BlueBullsRugby @SARugbymag @LionsWorldRugby @WP_RUGBY @Springboks @SharksRugby @THESTORMERS @4KobusWiese @URCOfficial_RSA
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Wales B v France B 1984 Programme Rodney Parade Newport Note a certain Jonathan Davies @JiffyRugby of @neathrfc at 10 for Wales B before he made his international debut the following year against England Eric Champ and Denis Charvet @DenisCharvet in the France B lineup
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Next Society Speaker Event Tony Clement (Wales & British Lions) Sunday 20th October 2024 at Midday Venue : Near Ledbury, Herefordshire All attendees receive a signed limited edition speaker card Fancy coming along? See the pinned message for details of Society Membership
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Rugby Memorabilia Society Barbarians Month Sept 2024 #27 Remembrance Match : Combined Services v Barbarians 1997 The @Barbarian_FC lineups includes 3 @PontypriddRFC players and an @AllBlacks World Cup Winner @RAFRugbyUnion @armyrugbyunion @NavyRugbyAlumni
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When Serge Blanco came to Penarth.. Penarth v French Barbarians 7 October 1987 Programme Look at the French lineup with many players from the 1987 World Cup Final team Note the guest appearances from Elgan Rees, Mark Titley and Iain Milne @PenarthTimes @PenarthRFC @Sarraelgan
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Big thank you to Liza Burgess and @Caryl_Thomas1 for coming to speak to the Society yesterday evening at Usk RFC A fascinating insight into Liza’s and Caryl’s careers and the development of Womens Rugby Good member turnout including our Society President Gerald Davies
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Former Wales captain and member of the World Rugby Hall of Fame, Liza Burgess, talks about how she sees her role as a member of the Welsh Rugby Union board.
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Just finished reading this book….if you like French Rugby and all things French you will enjoy this The Bleus Brothers The Beauty and Brutality of French Rugby Written by @MPsportsdragon Foreword @Nigelrefowens
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#21 Melrose Sevens 1989 Programme Usual very strong lineups full of international players from that era Guest sides : Hong Kong, Cougars (USA) and Loughborough Students @HongKongRugby @MelroseRugby @JedforestRFC @HawickRFC @LangholmRugby @HeriotsRugby @Gala_Rugby @WATSONIANFC
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Penarth v Barbarians 1980
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