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Teitl
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TR002
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Disgrifiad
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Trophy, 1908. Commemorating Wales winning five international matches in the season. silver, winged dragon handles either side. Details engraved on each side of bowl: "Matches won - Australia, England, Scotland, Ireland, France" and: "Welsh Football Union Souvenir. Winning of 5 International Matches 1908-9". The black painted wooden base has two badges that represent the 'home' unions of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. the Australian emu/Wallaby badge has a banner at its base engraved: "France Australia". Presented by the family of Swansea and Wales forward George Hayward.
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Math
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Trophy
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Deiliad Hawliau
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CIC
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Dyddiad
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1908-1909
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Abstract
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This trophy was presented one each to the members of the Welsh team for the unique achievement of winning five international matches in a season for the first time. Wales beat England (28 - 18), Scotland (6 - 5), France (36 - 4), Ireland (11 - 5) and Australia (9 - 6). France had been played for the first time by Wales and Australia made their first ever tour to Britain this season, raising the international schedule to five matches. This trophy was presented to Swansea & Wales forward George Hayward (5 caps 1908-09). It was gifted to Swansea RFC by the family of George Hayward.
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