Justin Tipuric will captain a 35-man Wales squad for their Autumn Internationals fixtures against New Zealand, Argentina, Georgia and Australia this November. Formed a famed second row partnership with Allan Martin. Osian Davies SUBS: 16. But a Paul Moriarty try and a late penalty from the ever reliable Paul Thorburn clinched a first Triple Crown in nine years. CAPTAIN : ALAN MAGES. Key figure in the 1988 Triple Crown success. Other players to receive recalls under Gatland include Owen Williams, Rhys Patchell, Aaron Wainwright and Leon Brown. MOST APPEARANCES : 44 (ALAN MAGES) MOST TRIES : 13 (ROGER BLYTH) MOST POINTS : 250 (ROGER BLYTH) WALES CAPS : v NZ : Roger Blyth (sub) , Mervyn Davies, Trevor Evans (d) & Geoff Wheel Scored a record 166 points for his country during the glory days of the seventies and also captained the Lions in New Zealand in 1977. Centre Steve Fenwick opened his international career with a try after Gareth Edwards had missed with a drop-kick and tries by Terry Cobner and Gerald Davies took Wales to 17-7 at the interval. Up stepped Paul Thorburn to kick the winning points. 29 mins ago. 2s in the world. Captained Wales to third place at the inaugural World Cup and picked up six wins from seven games in charge. Last updated: 25 February 2023. For a while in the mid-1970s The Duke was right up there as one of the best No. Welsh rugby fans arrive ahead of the Ireland v Wales Five Nations Championship clash. Welsh WSRU U18 Vase: Welsh Rugby Union Twitter: 02/03/2023: Ysgol Dyffryn Taf v Merthyr College: Welsh WSRU U18 Plate: . He came back from injury and was absolutely outstanding during the autumn campaign. Australia had been down to 14 men from the fourth minute and were leading 21-16 in the fourth minute of injury time. Ten matches were played between 18 January and 15 March. The 1975 Five Nations Championship was the forty-sixth series of the rugby union Five Nations Championship. Had there been, then the title would have gone to Wales, who started as defending champions (from 1971 after the '72 edition had been abandoned but more on that later) and as favourites. 14 venues across the five competing countries hosted games of the 1975 Rugby League World Cup. This button displays the currently selected search type. This can also be viewed on our unique . If you asked him where his gwladgarwch (patriotism) came from, he would look at you and tell you nobody asks why snow is white.. What do you make of the Wales Six Nations squad? Whoever won would take the title and Wales looked like being without their inspirational skipper. Stepped into Terry Holmes' shoes and brought a different approach to the No 9 duties with his swift pass and astute kicking game. The men wearing the sweatbands are Denzil Williams and Mervyn Davies, Gareth Edwards proves to strong for Ireland's Mike Gibson as he crosses for his second try, Barry John (left) and Gareth Edwards are held aloft by supporters after the Ireland game, John Williams runs into a tackle by England winger Jeremy Janion (14) and centre Mike Beese. PRICEY CROWNS HIS DEBUT France v Wales, Parc des Princes, 1975. Played two games each in the 1976 Five Nations campaign, with Cobner starting and subsequently picking up an injury. Of course, results have to be part of the equation but the way a team plays and the players and personalities in it count as well. Wales used their own home venue at Swansea, but also played home games in England in both Salford and Warrington. Cricket. The skipper got a kick in the calf and almost had to leave the filed. Another player who turned to rugby league and became a northern success story. Other sides up for the bauble include the 1907-1910 side who held the win record on their own for so long, plus the wonderful early 1950s brigade who banked two Grand Slams in three seasons and also defeated New Zealand, with Brylcreem boys Cliff Morgan, Bleddyn Williams, Jack Matthews and Ken Jones among the stand-out players. Six new caps were blooded by Wales at the Parc des Princes in Paris, including Pontypool props Charlie Faulkner and Graham Price, who joined Bobby Windsor in the infamous front row. A try scoring machine for Cardiff, he scored more touchdowns in the eighties for Wales than anyone else with nine. 912 followers 500+ connections. The fifth Triple Crown of the seventies was already in the bag, but the Cardiff crowd were still baying for English blood. Photograph: Pa/PA Archive/Press Association Ima. Welsh Rugby Scores & Fixtures Tables Wales All Teams Welsh teams braced to lose star names amid budget cuts Cardiff head coach Dai Young says severe budget cuts mean they cannot match offers. With the speedy JJ Williams favourite to score the ball fell clear to Price, who had run some 75 yards backing up. England will unleash the oldest hooker in the Test arena on Wales at Twickenham today and leave the jelly beans under wraps in the dressing-room. The fresh faces come in the second-row and centre, with locks Rhys Davies and Teddy Williams being selected alongside midfield duo Keiran Williams and Mason Grady. He had alerted coaches of his prowess. A couple of weeks later the Welsh, so impressive at home, slumped to a narrow 10-9 defeat at Murrayfield to a Scotland side that had themselves narrowly lost to France on the opening weekend of the tournament. The scene was set, the Millennium Stadium packed and the weight of a nation hung on the shoulders of the Welsh Rugby team. Six new caps were blooded by Wales at the Parc des Princes in Paris, including Pontypool props 'Charlie' Faulkner and Graham Price, who joined Bobby Windsor in the infamous front row. Numbers of interest Youngest player : Dafydd JENKINS - 20 years old Oldest player : Alun Wyn JONES - 37 years old Average : 28 years old Lightest player : Dane BLACKER - 78 kg They are a team who deserve huge respect, having equalled the all-time Welsh record of 11 Test wins in a row, set more than a hundred years earlier. The 2014 Six Nations championship is poised to be the closest in years, but it has some way to go before matching the 1973 edition, which finished in a five-way tie, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Ireland and England compete at a lineout during the home team's 18-9 win in Dublin in February 1973. Mark Ring launched an audacious move from deep in his own 22, Jonathan Mason joined in and Jonathan Davies was sent racing 65 metres to the line the only high spot in an otherwise miserable tour for the European champions. Clive Griffiths, a second half replacement for JPR Williams at full back, broke out of his 22 and kicked ahead for Elgan Rees to score a fifth try and complete the rout that end the second Golden Era. Wales responded to some stinging criticism, and avoided an eighth successive away defeat, by conjuring up a brillliant try. "England were a pretty decent side at the time but Ireland gave us a thumping even if the scoreboard only said 18-9," said Pullin, reflecting on the match in an interview with the Daily Telegraph last year. Another epic creation of the Welsh outside half factory. Kristian Jones 23. ICC Test Championship Ben Thomas Preview BATTLE OF THE TOP TWO AT CHURCH BANK It's looking at the whole element for the squad and how we get the balance right, because thats definitely going to be a challenge over the next 10 months. After the match, Irvine described Ireland as "a side that clearly possessed the capacity to overwhelm [Scotland] but lacked the tactical appreciation or direction to do so". As the Welsh fans arrived in Dublin, the Irish team had a final workout at Anglesea Road in preparation for . Now legendary scrum-half Gareth Edwards recalls what made Wales' Grand Slam-winning rugby team of 1976 such an inspirational force. Pictured are rugby greats Derek Quinnell, Gareth Edwards, Barry John, Phil Bennett,John Dawes, Gerald Davies, John Taylor, coach Clive Rowlands, Gerald Davies dives on after touching down his second try Wales v England in 1971, Gareth Edwards scores the first of his two tries against Ireland as Wales take the Triple Crown with a 23-9 victory. After both exits the e2e squad readjusted . But for those of a particular age, the masters of Total Football are right up there as one of the greatest teams ever. The result offered England a way back into the tournament after their opening defeat, but instead they folded in the face of an Irish side playing their first game. This parade was the first time The Prince of Wales has visited the Welsh Guards since becoming Colonel of the Regiment. Wed 1 Mar 2023 at 07:10. He was Wales skipper in 1976 and had been lined up to skipper the Lions the following year, only for his career to be cut short by a massive brain haemorrhage. 2021 Wales Squad Signed Shirt. Played 53 consecutive games for Wales, made three Lions tours and was the scrum half on who everyone has modelled themselves since his time. Statistics include officially capped matches only.[3]. They didnt lose many. Mark Ring's try, and two drop goals from Jonathan Davies, made it a winning start to the World Cup for Wales. Ten matches were played between 19 January and 16 March. Two tries from Adrian Hadley sealed the last Welsh win at HQ and set the side on the road to the Triple Crown. Including the previous incarnations as the Home Nations and Five Nations, this was the eightieth series of the northern hemisphere rugby union championship. JJ WINGS IN FOR THE TRIPLE TRIPLE CROWN Ireland v Wales, Dublin, 1978. The London Welsh Rugby Club Choir wowed Britain's Got Talent judge Alisha Dixon on BBC One's Saturday Kitchen with a brilliant rendition of Cwm Rhondda - or Bread . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. One of five new caps in Paris, he crowned a five star display by Wales by following up JJ Williams' hack through from the Wales 22 to flop over in the corner after a 75 metre chase. Five Nations Championship Wales v Scotland Cardiff Arms Park. Two of those came in the vital win at Twickenham a ground where he scored the only try in the Welsh win of 1984. Silky smooth skills and an air of arrogance than bordered on brilliance made him the first real rugby union superstar. Phil Bennett was surprisingly dropped and had been replaced by Aberavon fly half John Bevan. Guinness Six Nations 2021 Champions Wales Team signed jersey. Despite Billy Steele again scoring twice for the Scots, England's relentless attacking around the fringes of the breakdown meant that they held the gainline advantage for most of the match and it was largely down to the excellence of Peter Dixon who scored two tries and Andy Ripley that they were able to cross the line four times and secure what was, in the context of the championship that year, a comfortable 20-13 victory. The 1974 Five Nations Championship was the forty-fifth series of the rugby union Five Nations Championship. "We have had a lot of crisis in Welsh rugby over the last 10 or 12 years at different points and it has almost been the national squad has delivered to cover them, whatever it maybe, regions not . Rhodri Wall 22. Ireland chose to recall Mick Molloy for the match to partner Willie-John McBride, while France moved Spanghero to the back of the scrum at number eight. Home F1; Calendar 2022; Northern Ireland. Wales Rugby League's record international point scorer, the Wheelchair Rugby League player, Andrew Higgins has announced his retirement from the game after a stellar nine-year career. The Wales Rugby League Shirt 1975 Vintage Style designed and produced by Ellis Rugby celebrates the group of exceptional Wales Rugby players involved in the game of Rugby League and who played in the Rugby League World Cup of 1975. With France and England proving variable, and Wales having suffered a shock defeat to the unfancied Scots, a stylish Ireland side with Mike Gibson at inside-centre were a decent bet for the title, only to become the second side to be upset by Scotland. It transpired he was a month shy of his 34th birthday. "It is impossible to criticise the England backs after such an inept performance by the forwards," he wrote. Was relatively unknown when he made is debut in 1975 though his time on the Test scene took in two Grand Slam-winning seasons. No doubt playing minding games, Eddie Jones triggered the debate by suggesting the current generation are worthy of that title. GERALD WINGS IN FOR LATE SUCCESS Scotland v Wales, Murrayfield, 1971. Big B (Tyddewi Beatrice) at the Bug Farm in St Davids smashed the odds against her thanks to an international team of vets, scientists and animal ethics professionals. Played eight successive Tests for the Lions on their victorious tours to New Zealand and South Africa. "Wales will be strong favourites to win their second championship match of the season," wrote David Frost in his match preview. The event marked the first time Prince William has visited the Welsh Guards since becoming the ceremonial Colonel of the Welsh Guards, a royal role announced in December. Lloyd Pike 7. GARETH IS THE MUDDIED MONSTER Wales v Scotland, Arms Park, 1972. We had a better pack of forwards because, even in the early 1970s, we werent particularly dominant up front; our strength was in the three-quarters. Rhys Evans was the last Welsh-born player to feature in a . Hes also very popular with the players. Former Prime Minister and Conservative party leader Edward Heath at Cardiff Arms Park in 1975, Heath was there to see Wales v England in the Five Nations, Ray Gravell prepares to pass the ball to team mate Steve Fenwick when Wales played France at the Parc des Princes in 1975, Max Boyce wearing a Doctor's coat and stethescoping the English Rose as he indicates the way he sees the outcome of the England v Wales in 1976, Man-of-the-series in 1976 JPR Williams passes out to JJ Williams, The 1976 team: Back Row - Left to Right - John Bevan, Mike Knill, Graham Price,Trevor Evans, Allan Martin, Geoff Wheel, Charlie Faulkner, Bobby Windsor, Tommy David, Steve Fenwick, Roy Bergiers, Derek Quinnell, Roy Thomas - Front Row - Left to Right - Brynmor Williams, Gerald Davies, John J.P.R. The attendance at Murrayfield remains the Championship's record crowd, the record attendance in Europe and the third highest rugby attendance in history. Played in the first Test of the 1977 Lions tour to New Zealand. But, ultimately, the mind keeps wandering back 40 or so years to the decade of flares, bubble perms and kipper ties. News. The famous Pontypool Front Row. Ricky Guest 17. Wales Rugby Team. Reading Thomas's report, the championship was poised to be anything but tight, yet this would be the only match with a double-digit winning margin. Williams rarely missed a tackle or a high ball and regularly posed a running threat. Share it ! "The Welsh three-quarter movements tended to be too lateral so that they were stifled repeatedly by intelligently positioned covering and tackling." Wales were not to win again in Paris until 1999. One of the best prop technicians in the world game in the early eighties, he was a real hit with the Lions in South Africa in 1980. Statistics include officially capped matches only. Take your pick both Adrian Hadley tries were gems, the best probably being his link with Cardiff club mate Mark Ring. An attacking genius who spearheaded Wales' surge to third place in the inaugural World Cup and the 1988 Triple Crown. No frills, no messing, he was an iron-hard player who few dared to take liberties with. Captain of the 1976 Grand Slam side, he won two Slams and three Triple Crowns in a career that saw him captain his country to eight wins in nine matches. That championship is unique as a five-way tie, as at the time there was no tie-breaker, such as points difference, in use. England also played a 'home' game against Wales at Lang Park in Brisbane, Australia. Welsh rugby players are considering strike action ahead of hosting England in the Six Nations in Cardiff. Revolutionised the position he adorned in a then record 54 games for Wales. Would you like to be part of our success. The former centre helped changed the wing role by roving infield and wreaking havoc in opposition defences. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [2], Last updated: 25 February 2023. Rugby : opposing team statistics Harlequins and Exeter Chiefs (England) Sport Betting; Yearly calendar; . They spearheaded the push for the Triple Crown and carved out Wales' last win over England at Twickenham. Cardiff take on Ulster in what is set to be a mouthwatering clash in the Welsh capital. Notched a try against Australia on his debut and won 22 caps in all. Simply the best! His partnership with Geoff Wheel became key to Welsh success. WALES SQUAD - Click on the surnames for a player profile. The championship was won by Wales, the team's eighteenth title (excluding another nine shared championships).[1]. Head Coaches - WRL International Sides Head Coaches Here is a list of the Wales men's side head coaches since the position was first recorded properly, which was in 1975 for the year-long World Championship. Third place in the inaugural World Cup seemed lost until Wales moved the ball left once again and Adrian Hadley squeezed over in the corner. He gave his all every time he took the field, and expected team-mates to do the same. His second secured the third Grand Slam of the seventies as he took an inside pass from JJ Williams to cross in the right corner. Threequarters - Ophie Evans (captain), Harry Rees, Wat Wiliams, Davies Jones Half Backs - Arthur Jones, Moses Rees Forwards - George Evans, P.C. Scarlets hooker Ken Owens will captain Wales in the Six Nations, taking over from Justin Tipuric. The likes of Liam Williams, Biggar and Wyn Jones return having missed the autumn through injury, while Rhys Carre is recalled after being overlooked by Wayne Pivac last year. 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The home side's back row rode roughshod over John Moloney at scrum-half and, with a try, two penalties and three drop-goals, showed wonderful opportunism to prompt thoughts of their own shot at the title, as well as a triple crown. Blessed with a telescopic reach that he put to good use at line-outs, he also excelled around the field with his athleticism and footballing skills, allied to unyielding defence that once reckoned to have saved 40 tries for Wales. The Welsh Rugby Union should learn a thing or two from e2e. IRELAND have been given the chance to topple both France and Argentina to win Group D in the World Cup. Tough as teak Terry became the world's best scrum half in the eighties and a serious contender to Gareth Edwards as one of the best of all time. Llyr Green 19. The lead changed hands six times in all with Gerald Davies' last gasp effort, and John Taylor's touchline conversion, sealing a one point victory. By 1976, we had probably the strongest pack Wales had ever put out so we could dominate for long periods, yet we still had the same quality behind the scrum.. One could argue that Warren Gatland couldn't even offer a similar sentiment after Wales' insipid display in Dublin this year. In the 6ft 5in Martin, Wales found a line-out jumper who delivered a constant stream of ball at a time when the set-piece was a jungle and then a bit more. For the first time two teams came into the last round of matches both capable of winning the Grand Slam. Telephone: 02920 822 000 With Scotland winning 12-10 it was the only loss for the Welsh during the 1975 Five Nations. For Wales to do so and live up to the hype they would need to win their remaining game in France but, again, they disappointed. Scores and results list Wales' points tally first. Wales had not beaten Ireland in Cardiff since 1983. Part of the infamous Pontypool front row, he picked up Grand Slams in 1976 and 1978. The Welsh Rugby Union said it anticipates regional squads to be around 44 players. And the black-haired player known as Panther went on to excel for both Aberavon and Wales, earning himself a place on the Lions tour in 1977. Forward Nominees Richard Moriarty, Rob Norster, Graham Price, Jeff Squire. Cardiff take on Ulster in what is set to be a mouthwatering clash in the Welsh capital. How long a great side sticks together matters, obviously, and how many people did it truly enthuse inside its own borders and beyond? When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the . Price was decades ahead of his time with his ability to not just scrummage but also cover acres of ground in the loose. Statistics include officially capped matches only. The Pumas' shock win over hopeless hosts France in Friday night's . Kate Middleton Paired a Classic Camel Coat With Muted Navy Blue Separates For the occasion, Middleton also matched the Welsh flag in a bright red coat designed by Alexander McQueen, one of her. [1], Last updated: 25 February 2023. Wales Played 60, Won 30, Drew 1, Lost 29, Beat Australia in 1981 (18-13) and 1987 (22-21), Most appearances in decade Rob Norster (Cardiff) 34, Most tries in decade Adrian Hadley (Cardiff) 9, Most points in decade Paul Thorburn (Neath) 208, Most appearances as captain David Pickering (Llanelli) 8, Most wins by a player in the decade Rob Norster (Cardiff) 20, Back Nominees Bleddyn Bowen, Jonathan Davies, Adrian Hadley, Terry Holmes, Rob Jones. 1975 - 1980. Ten matches were played between 18 January and 15 March. List of Wales national rugby union team records, "Wales - Wales News, Scores, Stats, Rumors & More - ESPN", "Dan Biggar inspires Wales to dramatic late victory over England | Rugby World Cup", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Wales_national_rugby_union_team_records&oldid=1141569479, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 18:36. Whatever, he was to stick around on the Test scene for another four years. Consent Search for articles. BENNY BEATS THE PAIN BARRIER AND THE FRENCH Wales v France, Arms Park, 1978. "On one occasion, and all at the same time, [full back Sam Doble] missed a kick ahead, managed to scramble possession, ran into his own man and then kicked the ball into Welsh hands to set up a Welsh counter-attack. The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU; Welsh: Undeb Rygbi Cymru) is the governing body of rugby union in the country of Wales, recognised by the sport's international governing body, World Rugby.. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Captain of the 1978 Grand Slam side, he played a huge part in that success with two tries and a conversion in the final victory over France. Joe Powell 20. Few knew for sure how old Faulkner was when he made his Wales debut in 1975. Equally at home at outside half or centre, his passing skills in the midfield were a joy to behold.