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MP2065

Item

Object ID

MP2065

Type

Match programme

Rights Holder

CIC

Provenance

Rob Evans of the Rugby Memorabilia Society

Season

1949-1950

Description

Rugby match programme: Llanelli v Swansea at Stradey Park Saturday 22nd October 1949.

Info

This is a match programme from the Llanelli v Swansea rugby fixture on Saturday 22nd October 1949. The match was won by Llanelli by 5 - 0. The match was played in chilling rain and Swansea were favourites, having just defeated Cardiff at the Arms Park by 18 - 12 the weekend before. Cardiff had not lost to a Welsh club at home for two years.
But this day, Llanelli were better in the lines-out and forward loose play. Centre Hywel Thomas scored an interception try shortly before half-time, running 40 yards to score. Outside-half Derek Isles converted for a 5 - 0 win.
This is currently the oldest match programme in the St Helen's Archive relating to matches between these two old rival clubs.

Keywords

1949-1950-1949-50, llanelli, stradey park, programme, match programme,

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