A SOUVENIR RUGBY UNION PROGRAMME FROM WALES V NEW ZEALAND 1905, one of the most famous matches of
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A SOUVENIR RUGBY UNION PROGRAMME FROM WALES V NEW ZEALAND 1905, one of the most famous matches of all, played at Cardiff Arms Park on December 16th, 20cms high
Provenance: lady vendor, by descent, Cardiff
Auctioneer's Note: Wales versus The All Black 'Originals', in Cardiff, is regarded as one of sport's greatest matches with over 47,000 spectators at the Arms Park. Even before kick-off the match had become a landmark game when the Welsh supporters sang 'Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land of My Fathers)' in response to the New Zealand player's stirring performance of the Haka. It was the first time a national anthem had been sung before a sporting fixture. There had already been a degree of controversy leading up to the test, particularly in relation to the choice of referee John Dallas, and with regards to the tactics New Zealand had brought with them to the Northern Hemisphere including the role of Gallaher as a roaming wing-forward which many remarked as unsporting with the intent of obstructing opposition players. The controversy continued as the game developed with decisions seeming to go against The Originals. As the referee struggled to keep up with play, there was a 'try that never was' and the half-time whistle was reported to have been blown early when Wales were under pressure. Wales were the victors 3-0
Comments: complete, with folds and small tears within the folds, excellent overall in our opinion,
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Nov 06, 2021 04:30 PM GMT