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PQ014

Item

Object ID

PQ014

Type

Plaque

Rights Holder

CIC

Provenance

Swansea RFC

Season

1997-1978

Description

Plain wood plaque with brass disc bearing image of the WRU Challenge Cup and words: "Welsh Rugby Union Challenge Cup - Winners" around the rim. A plaque beneath reads: "Swansea R.F.C. 1978" Dimensions: h9.5" x w7" (h24cm w18cm)

Info

Welsh Rugby Union Challenge Cup Winners 1978. Swansea, captained by Alan Meredith, beat Newport at the National Stadium. Cardiff by 13 - 9 on 29th April 1978, winning the WRU cup for the first time.

Keywords

Welsh Rugby Union Challenge Cup, 1978

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