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PQ159

Item

Object ID

PQ159

Type

Plaque

Rights Holder

CIC

Provenance

Leeds RFC

Season

1996-1997

Description

Stained wood commemorative plaque with the badge of Leeds RFC in centre and "Leeds Rugby Football Club" in black on gold scroll beneath Above the badge is a gold metal plaque that reads" Leeds RUFC v Swansea RFC Headingley Stadium 17-8-96". Dimensions: h7" x w6" (h18cm x w15cm).

Info

The plaque of the Leeds Rugby Union Club (est: 1991). The club was formed through a merger of three clubs: Headingley, Morley and Roundhay. This plaque was presented to Swansea RFC on the occasion of their match against Leeds RUFC at the Headingly ground on 17 August 1996. Swansea won the match 36 - 33.

Keywords

plaque, leeds rfc

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