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January 1980 – John Lloyd is new Welsh coach, “raring to go” says Bob Dyer (Pontypridd RFC), Wales “B” crushed in France, where are they now? – Barry John by GV Wynne-Jones (South Wales Echo), what Welsh rugby means to me by John Toshack, where is the Welsh flair to beat France by Wilf Wooller (Sunday Telegraph), the ecstasy…and the agony – Bridgend glory tours sour for Ian Lewis, Richard Davies replies from South Africa, why I decided to leave Newport by David Burcher, 1979 – bouquets and brickbats – Dave Phillips (Sunday Times) draws up his honours list, George Gwynn (former Chairman of Ebbw Vale RFC) receives Castella Award, 2nd Class Club of the Month – Croesyceiliog RFC, profile and double page poster of Elgan Rees (Neath, Wales & Lions), Cwmtawe celebrates – ten years of rugby success at Cwmtawe Comprehensive School, six in a row for Swansea Varsity, top clubs, Kiwis set for match of the Century by Stuart Weaving in Auckaldn, “Hello this is God speaking…” Don Rutherford (Secretary of the RFU) talks with WRU Secretary-elect Ray Williams, Rothmans’ Match of the Month – Aberavon 10 Pontypool 7, should Wales let the girls play? – move over fellas, equality has arrived says Debbie Pensol (BBC Wales Sports Unit), public eye – keep politics out of rugby, waiting in the wings by John Kennedy (South Wales Argus), scoreboard by Peter Jackson (Daily Mail – top scorers in Welsh rugby, mind you, it was only one glass of Aunty’s elderberry wine…by Dan O’Neill (South Wales Echo), obituary of TJ “Tommy” Rees (Tonyrefail RFC) by Fred Croster.
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February 1980 – “Being skipper is a fabulous feeling” but…Quinnell forced to watch from the sidelines, new Welsh coach John Lloyd chats with Fred Croster, Dawes takes a new step into the future of the game he loves by Barbara Horne, Wooller’s world by Wilf Wooller (Sunday Telegraph), John Reed *Sunday Express) reflects on England’s first two matches – Wales may have a little to worry about!, Scotland in the doldrums by Reg Prophit (Edinburgh Evening News), exiles enjoy their rugby in Walsall by Dick Williams, Rives thirsty for honours by Bob Donahue, facts, figures and action photos from Wales v France, John O’Shea looks at the Irish talent – Campbell and Ward should both play, profile and double page poster of Allan Martin (Aberavon, Wales & Lions), some fans will do anything…by Dan O;Neill (South Wales Echo), top clubs, broken neck fails to stop Jimmy O’Leary (St Joseph’s RFC), where are they now? – Cliff Morgan by GV Wynne-Jones (South Wales Echo), of course, I used to play for Wales, you know…what rugby means to be by Max Boyce, Rothmans’ Match of the Month – Cardiff 21 Swansea 16, open your eyes, ref! you’re missing a good game…Clive Norling on the lighter side, Lampeter RFC catch up on centenary – never too late to celebrate, focus on St Cyres Comprehensive School in Penarth, Schweppes WRU Cup – what the Cup means to the minnows – by Carwyn James, Schweppes WRU Cup third round results and draw for the quarter-finals, Welsh Brewers’ Cup fourth round results, public eye – Springbok saga takes a new twist – Lampeter deserve better WRU deal – professional dilemma, scoreboard – top scorers and record breakers in Welsh rugby by Peter Jackson (Daily Mail), Castella Sports Night visits Donkey Island.
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March 1980 – lucky 13 for skipper Squire by Mandy Owen, Wooller’s world – tracking down likely Lions by Wilf Wooller (Sunday Telegraph), rugby in Wales brings a new dimension to my game - Fred Croster chats with John Scott (Cardiff & England), so where have all the (English) fans gone? by Dick Williams, rejecting trial by the media by Carwyn James, Rothmans’ Match of the Month – Aberavon 29 Cardiff 22, Peter Hendy (Pontypridd RFC) receives Castella Award, top clubs, profile and double page poster of Gareth Davies (Cardiff & Wales), England v Wales – England’s vital victory, facts, figues and action photos in colour from Twickenham, Bedwas set to face the might of Swansea – again!, pitched into the lion’s den – new caps Les Keen (Aberavon) and Eddie Butler (Pontypool) describe baptism of fire at the Arms Park cauldron, public eye – trial by TV – the laws of rugby and the laws of the land, what Welsh rugby means to…Rolf Harris – the Welsh connection? it’s fair dinkum, digger, where are they now? – Clem Thomas by GV Wynne-Jones (South Wales Echo), scoreboard – top scorers in Welsh rugby by Peter Jackson (Daily Mail).
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April 1980 – letters to the editor, “quality, dignity, sportsmanship” – Fred Croster talks with Rod Morgan, just can’t win – review of the English Press, public eye – trial by media – trial by the local politicians, Cardiff’s Rags and Tatters shine through 100 years by Fred Croster, Wales v Ireland - facts, figures and action photos, Boks weak behind the scrum by Richard Davies, Stan Bounds (Newbridge RFC) receives Castella Award, pipped at the French post – Wales Youth lose by a point, an Irish lament as top players learn of government South Africa ban by John O’Shea (Dublin), Rothmans’ Match of the Month – Cross Keys 11 Newport 12, profile and double page poster of Jeff Squire (Pontypool, Wales & Lions), top clubs, a game fit for a prince – Wales v Scotland facts, figures and action photos, profiles of Welsh Lions, Welsh tactics are sadly adrift by Wilf Wooller (Sunday Telegraph), two Cardiff men set sights on South Africa – Fred Croster meets Stuart lane and Alan Phillips, schools provide strength in depth, dour UAU final UWIST beat Exeter, why Terry like the reds by snooker champions Terry Griffiths, where are they now? – Dr Jack Matthews by GV Wynne-Jones (South Wales Echo), scoreboard – top scorers in Welsh rugby by Peter Jackson (Daily Mail).
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May 1980 – Welsh Brewers’ Cup Final – Tondu beat Rumney, Schweppes WRU Cup action, public eye – is there too much rugby? – Pontypridd raise funds in style, looking back at the International Championship by Wilf Wooller (Sunday Telegraph), Carwyn James (The Guardian) Looks at the busy time ahead this summer, JBG Thomas (Sports Editor, Western Mail) looks forward to North America, Welsh Youth Cup Final – Cardiff Youth beat Cwmbran Youth, Chepstow RFC’s Doug Upton’s widow Mrs Vi Upton receives a posthumous Castella Award, when the champagne becomes a little warm at Twickers…by Brian Price, Rothmans’ Match of the Month – Pontypridd 13 Newbridge 12, where are they now? – Bleddyn Williams by GV Wynne-Jones (South Wales Echo), profile and double page poster of Peter Morgan (Llanelli, Wales & Lions), top clubs, mixed fortunes – Kenfig Hill RFC, profile of Gwyn Roblin (WRU President) by Fred Croster, on the young side – schools, I told the welsh it was going to be England’s year by John Reed (Sunday Express), profile of Wynne Price Davies (President of London Welsh RFC and Managing Director of Schweppes), scoreboard – top scorers in Welsh rugby by Peter Jackson (Daily Mail).
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June 1980 – Bridgend hold on to the Schweppes WRU Cup – facts, figures, team and action photos, Kidwelly mark century with West Wales Cup, and team around the districts at grass roots level – all the champions and Sevens winners throughout Wales, Brecon RFC celebrates 100 years, public eye – why carry on with this Sevens farce?, Wooller’s world – bring back fun to rugby by Wilf Wooller (Sunday Telegraph), Rothmans’ Match of the Month – Bridgend 22 Maesteg 23, where are they now? Brian Price by GV Wynne-Jones (South Wales Echo), profile and double page poster of Steve Fenwick (Bridgend, Wales & Lions), go west young men – John Harris on tour with Gowerton School in Canada, Carwyn James and John Dawes assess the Lions’ prospects – attacking flair needed to beat hungry Springboks, the Boks pick ‘em big and heavy…by RW Davies (Johannesburg), Mid Districts tour Romania, cash brings death by Brian Wall (South Wales Echo), there’s a big future for Gary Pearce by Fred Croster, Les Davies (Brecon RFC) receives Castella Award, Llanelli supporters’ Play of the Year – JJ Williams, Pontypool top Whitbread Merit Table, DC Thomas Cup – Bridgend 4 Cardiff 4 (cup shared), Welsh boys beat Italy, hail the All Whites – winners of the Western Mail Unofficial Championship, scoreboard – the top scorers and the final tables in Welsh rugby with Peter Jackson (Daily Mail).
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July 1980 – limping Lion Lane full of optimism, catch ‘em young – that’s the secret in Caerphilly, Welsh Youth snatch brave win in South Africa, All Blacks keep us guessing in build-up to Wales tour, Crawshays serve up mixed fare, grand gala for gret year – focus on WRU centenary plans, where are they now? George Andrews by Wayne Thomas, Bang on, Bangor! – centenary story for Bangor RFC by Dick Williams, the little Will of the Wisp who stand tall in rugby - profile of Cliff Jones (WRU President) by Wilf Wooller (Sunday Telegraph), Rowlands convinces South Africa of value of neutral referees – Ken Rowlands talks with Fred Croster, budding coaches sweat their way to success, profile and double page poster of Clive Williams (Swansea, Wales & Lions, formerly of Porthcawl and Aberavon), Wales in North America - Fenwick turns on the style in Vancouver, orgy of rugby stirs US fans by Tony Scott (Editor Rugby USA), that was my first mistake…by rugby enthusiast and recent immigrant to Canada Warren Thomas, California caps busy centennial year for Ebbw Vale, Bridgend Sports snap up five trophies, Swansea win National Sevens, Monmouthshire taking steps towards new league set-up, obituary of Gordon Rowley (WRU Honorary Surgeon), public eye, touring Penarth players escape Miami troubles, private schools take action on injuries, I’ve had a few setbacks – but what is life without hope by Bobby Windsor, Peter Jackson (Daily Mail) produces some surprising statistics – the boot or running rugby?, Sevens action – Old Illtydians win Old Penarthians Sevens – Bedwas win Monmouthshire Sevens, Pontypridd points record, superfan – Alan Jones by Dick Williams.
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August 1980 – centenary year message from WRU President, WRU needs the money, Ray Williams
(WRU Centenary Officer) talks with Fred Croster, Lions salvage some pride – some statistics of the tour, Carwyn James (The Guardian) reviews the Lions Tour of South Africa, Wales top ten tour table by Brian Wall (South Wales Echo), Crawshay’s squad in France, Bridgend choose Steve Ellis as Player of the Year, it used to be called the close season…referees’ course, watch those junior blue and blacks – Cardiff Youth, public eye – the era of the “Superstars” on BBC TV, Walsall Welsh exiles help those English colts, new Chairman at Llanelli – Marlston Morgan, Nantyglo are Wales’ top minis, Rhys Williams
(Llanharan RFC) is East District Rugby Union Player of the Year for the fourth successive year, news, profile and double page poster of Geoff Wheel (Swansea & Wales), Welsh Brewers’ awards – Gary Peace voted Most Promising Player of the Year, David Richards is Player of the Year, Swansea RFC are Western Mail Unofficial Champions, and “Mrs Rugby” – Evelyn Mainwaring (Aberavon RFC), Penarth look back on a riotous tour, Haydn George takes over from Mike Knill as Penarth RFC captain, action photos of the Wales “B” tour of North America, Wooller’s World – do we want professional gladiators or amateurs? by WIlf Wooller (Sunday Telegraph), touring absentees earn big cheers at Kenfig Hill, musical training sessions keep Trevor’s boys on their toes
(Haverfordwest RFC) by Malcolm Lewis (Western Mail), Welsh Sports Annual launched, “tremendous reservoir of talent at grass roots” John Dawes tells Fred
Croster, oops! Moments of mortality for the “Supermen” of Welsh rugby, where are they now? – Ken Jones by GV Wynne-Jones (South Wales Echo), two bits of good news for Ringer, tough draw for Swansea in the Snelling Sevens, a credit to Carmarthen – Carmarthenshire winners of the Welsh Counties Championship, Whitbread Merit Table winners – Pontypool RFC.
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September 1980 – WRU centenary season fixtures, we’re off! – centenary year gets underway, a day to remember in the history of Welsh rugby – message from the Queen, tour was a waste of time for me – Allan Martin talks with Fred Croster, who are they? by Wayne Thomas – William Cope, competent Springboks took all the chances – Jeff Squire talks with Many Owen, Wooller’s world – is there too much pressure rugby for the human body? by Wilf Wooller (Sunday Telegraph), Swansea looking for Snelling Sevens title, public eye – time to shut the door on shamateurism, world experts gather to discuss the game, profile and double page poster of JPR Williams, Ynysybwl RFC planning centenary dinner – in a tent!, Clive Shell retires, memorial service for WRU Honorary Surgeon Gordon Rowley, Swansea and Bridgend again? – John Billot (Western Mail) previews club prospects, Ebbw Vale go for Fryer – the club’s youngest ever skipper, Schweppes WRU Cup pits last year’s giant-killers together – draw for first preliminary round, Stan Addicott looking for “team feeling” from overseas by John Harris, where are they now? Gareth Edwards by GV Wynne-Jones (South Wales Echo), Goliath Pooler meet Panteg’s David, feast of rugby ahead for Kiwi enthusiasts, who will move from Cardiff Arms Park to Hollywood? – Bruce J Hawksbee in search of celluloid rugby stars, WRU Trust appeal sets sights on £½m, Soccer XI 7; Rugby XI 4 – when the round ball appeared at the Arms Park, news, limping Lions must be patient, Max Boyce and Gerald Davies honoured with the green robe.
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October 1980 – public eye – bring back enjoyment to rugby, Ringer back – no surprises in Welsh squad, Wales v Overseas XV – facts, figures and action photos, when will we see midfield finesse again? – Welsh team prospects reviewed by Wilf Wooller (Sunday Telegraph), Kiwi touring side will miss record try scorer, Time we beat the All Blacks by Carwyn James (The Guardian), I’d like to play for Wales again – JPR Williams talks with Fred Croster, who are they? by Wayne Thomas – Joe Thompson, where are they now? – Gwyn Francis by Wayne Thomas, rugby at the crossroads – WRU coaching and refereeing centenary conference, profile and double page poster of Ray Gravell (Llanelli, Wales & Lions), top clubs, Evans down under – Gwyn Evans (Welsh staff coach) by Bob Messenger (Western Australia Rugby Union Publicity Officer), Joe Smith quits as Ponty coach, founder club shock for Haverfordwest, WRU sponsorship nears £200,000, Rothmans chip in with fund sponsorship and club quiz, record entry for Welsh Brewers’ Cup – preliminary and first round draws, letters to the editor, how Cardiff gave birth to Kiwi rugby museum – Dick Williams pays a visit to the temple of rugby enthusiasm in New Zealand, Bridgend take Snelling Sevens – results and action photos (photos by Elwyn White), I’m tickled pink says mum in the middle – referee Mrs Lynn Smith.
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November 1980 –
NEW ZEALAND IN WALES – public eye – skulduggery, victory memories – when Cardiff beat the All Blacks in 1953, schools set big scoring pattern, just great to be in Wales again – Graham Mourie talks with Fred Croster, Wooller’s world – formidable tactics in the All Black training schedules by Wilf Wooller (Sunday Telegraph), Gary Pearce (Bridgend RFC) take the honours in poor game – Wales “B” beat France “B” – action photos, Carwyn James and Terry McLean assess the Cardiff v All Blacks match – full marks to Cardiff for effort – team and action photos, the All Blacks tourists in profile, Kiwi coach preaches the simple basics, the All Blacks results so far, profile and double page poster of Roger Blyth (Swansea & Wales), top clubs, centenary conference, Schweppes Cup Final dinner, invincibles – Cardiff Youth played 40; won 40, where are they now? “Wendy” Davis by GV Wynne-Jones (South Wales Echo), Rothmans’ Match of the Month – Bridgend 24 Pontypool 3, training with weights – first of four articles by Brian Thomas (Physical Education Lecturer), Dr Lewis boots way to the top – scoreboard – facts and figures in Welsh rugby with Peter Jackson (Daily Mail), Rothmans’ quiz gets underway for 64 clubs – the draw, Bill Emmitt (Crumlin RFC) receives Castella Award, who are they? by Wayne Thomas – William McCutcheon.
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December 1980 –
NEW ZEALAND IN WALES – public eye – congratulation ref!, Rothmans’ Match of the Month – Pontypridd 18 Newbridge 12, Wooller’s world – the All Blacks by Wilf Wooller (Sunday Telegraph), Keith Rowlands (Chairman of the “Big Five” talks with Fred Croster after the Wales v New Zealand game, All Blacks in Wales – memories of the tour – Graham Mourie (Captain of New Zealand) and Steve Fenwick (Captain of Wales), Ray Harper (All Blacks Manager), Bob Ackerman (Newport RFC - first cap for Wales), Gareth Williams (Bridgend RFC – first cap for Wales), a decade of doom! but now let’s look forward by Carwyn James (The Guardian), Wales v All Blacks facts and figures, international panel referees announced, top clubs, profile and double page poster of Alan Phillips (Cardiff, Wales & Lions), Crawshay’s by John Reed (Sunday Express), schools’ notes, youth notes, Schweppes WRU Cup first round headlines including Penclawdd 4 Newport 0, weight training for you – second of four articles by Brian Thomas (Physical Education Lecturer) with pictures by Peter Fowler, Rothmans’ quiz – results, letter to the editor, Peter Beynon (Mumbles RFC) receives Castella Award, who are they? by Wayne Thomas – Rev WT Havard, London Welsh celebrate the WRU centenary by Edgar Jones (photos by David Shapland), where are they now? – Gwyn Richards by Wayne Thomas, scoreboard – facts and figures in Welsh rugby by Peter Jackson (Daily Mail).
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