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HistoryHow the game took root in Wales and in Caerphilly, from the Castle Hotel meetings of the 1880s to the modern era
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Welsh Rugby History

How the game took root in Wales and in Caerphilly, from the Castle Hotel meetings of the 1880s to the modern era.

All in History

A historic Welsh rugby match in black and whiteHistory

How Welsh Rugby Began: From Lampeter to a Nation

Welsh rugby grew from college matches in the 1850s into a national union in 1881, then a heavy defeat to England before the 1905 win over New Zealand.

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