Gareth Edwards, sportsman with a Welsh connection!

Gareth Edwards

Rugby player of note, many international caps.

Connection: Born Gwaen-cae-Gurwen. A National hero, about as Welsh as they come!

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comment by:TomCat
Even though 200,000 people claim to have been present at the famous 'Edward's try' at Barbarians V New Zealand 1973, I can genuinely say I was.

My wife, who is from Yorkshire, and I had picked up two tickets at face value immediately before the match, and we were level with the try line at the front of the old South Enclosure at the Arms Park.

We were therefore only about ten yards away from him when he scored. I can remember watching him steaming up the pitch, not believing that he was going to score!

My wife has never been to another game since. Still if you are going to one game of rugby in your life, that was the one to go to!

comment by:Ycymraeg
Simply the greatest player to ever wear the `Red Jersey` and possibly the greatest player ever! Certainly the best Scrum Half! Those were the days.

comment by:griffiths
The best Welsh scrum half in Wales. Ever!

comment by:OxtedWelsh
Born Gwaen-cae-Gurwen and went to school at Pontardawe Grammar School.

comment by:Howard
Was voted best player of all time (by a significant margin) a couple of years ago by a poll of top players and representatives from all the unions. No doubt about it! Also a true Welshman through and through.

comment by:angela1
A true great of the game. Immortalised by 'that' try, utter magic!

comment by:olives
A true great. I watched him play many times and was at the game when he scored 'that try'. Not only was he fantastic player he is also a gentleman. I have met him three times and he always has time to stop and talk and is interested in your comments.





link by: Rogertheartist
Gareth Edwards Charity Print
Ty Hafan, the Welsh hospice is to benefit from the sale of Gareth Edwards limited edition prints, each individually signed by the portrait painter Roger P. Thomas