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Gareth Edwards hoped he had the legs to round off rugby union’s ‘greatest try’

It is widely-acclaimed as rugby union’s greatest try – but Sir Gareth Edwards’ solitary hope on the dash for glory 50 years ago was that his hamstrings remained intact. Edwards also recalls his final instruction to Barbarians team-mate Derek ...

26 Jan 2023 at 13:27

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Gareth Edwards recalls rugby union’s ‘greatest try’ as it becomes work of art

It is widely acclaimed as rugby union’s greatest try – but Sir Gareth Edwards has recalled how he was “trying to get out of the way” before diving into sporting folklore. Edwards celebrates his 75th birthday on Tuesday, while next January ...

11 Jul 2022 at 13:03

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Barry John: Mesmerising fly-half for Wales and the Lions

Barry John was arguably rugby union’s first superstar and a mercurial player whose wizardry gained comparisons with footballing genius George Best. Nicknamed ‘The King’ by New Zealand journalists after he famously orchestrated the All ...

04 Feb 2024 at 17:23

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Gareth Edwards 1973 Barbarians jersey could set record as it goes under hammer

The Barbarians jersey worn by Sir Gareth Edwards when he scored rugby union’s widely-acclaimed greatest try is to be sold at auction – and it could set a world record. Edwards finished off a spectacular seven-man move started by a ...

31 Jan 2023 at 14:48

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Gareth Edwards’ 1973 Barbarians jersey sold at auction for record £240,000

The Barbarians jersey worn by Sir Gareth Edwards when he scored rugby union’s widely-acclaimed greatest try has been sold for a world record fee of £240,000 at auction. Edwards finished off a spectacular seven-man move started by ...

24 Feb 2023 at 17:30

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Thousands pay respects to ‘great’ Phil Bennett at former Wales star’s funeral

Phil Bennett was described as “a great gentleman and a great rugby player” as giants of the sport from Wales and beyond united in tribute to him at a remembrance service in Llanelli. Bennett, who died earlier this month after a ...

24 Jun 2022 at 18:10

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Phil Bennett: Twinkle-toed outside-half who starred for Wales and the Lions

Whenever the word sidestep is uttered in rugby union circles, the dancing feet of Phil Bennett are more than likely to be part of the conversation. Bennett, who has died at the age of 73, was a twinkle-toed outside-half who ...

12 Jun 2022 at 22:00

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Kevin Sinfield greeted by Sir Gareth Edwards after latest fundraising challenge

Kevin Sinfield was greeted by Welsh rugby union great Sir Gareth Edwards as he completed the latest of seven back-to-back ultra marathons in aid of research and support for those living with Motor Neurone Disease in ...

02 Dec 2023 at 18:40

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Wales great JPR Williams remembered as rugby ‘revolutionary’ and family man

JPR Williams’ life as a rugby “revolutionary” and family man was remembered at a memorial service for the former Wales and British Lions full-back. Williams died in January at the age of 74 and former team-mates ...

01 Mar 2024 at 15:23

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Sir Gareth Edwards urges Wales to give much-changed Springboks ‘good tonking’

Sir Gareth Edwards believes Wales have been disrespected by world champions South Africa over the Springboks’ second Test team selection. Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has made 14 changes from the ...

06 Jul 2022 at 19:00

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Sir Gareth Edwards: Wales great Barry John was ‘catalyst for so much success’

Sir Gareth Edwards has described his former Wales and British and Irish Lions half-back partner Barry John as a “mercurial” player who was “a catalyst for so much success”. John’s death at the age of 79 ...

05 Feb 2024 at 17:18

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