The Rugby History of Wales Book
  • The Rugby History of Wales Book - Historic Newspapers
  • The Rugby History of Wales Book - Historic Newspapers
  • The Rugby History of Wales Book - Historic Newspapers
  • The Rugby History of Wales Book - Historic Newspapers
  • The Rugby History of Wales Book - Historic Newspapers
The Rugby History of Wales Book - Historic Newspapers
The Rugby History of Wales Book - Historic Newspapers
The Rugby History of Wales Book - Historic Newspapers
The Rugby History of Wales Book - Historic Newspapers
The Rugby History of Wales Book - Historic Newspapers

FOLLOW the story of Welsh Rugby from 1905, told through authentic Daily Mirror newspaper reports. Relive victory over Ireland in 1905 to become Home Nations Champions, historic Five and Six Nations triumphs, legendary performances and more. Choose a cover and personalise your book with a name and message to create a unique gift.

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About this book

MORGAN bursts free on the wing, the Irish defenders nowhere near him. He crosses the line … try! The stadium erupts as Wales clinches the Grand Slam in 2005. Decades of hope realised in a single, unforgettable moment. The Red Dragons have soared to the top of the sport again!

Follow the story of Welsh Rugby through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1905. This special edition charts the proud history of Wales as an international rugby union powerhouse — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– Wales’ 10 – 3 victory over Ireland in 1905 to become Home Nations Champions
– Historic Five and Six Nations triumphs
– Unforgettable Grand Slam and Triple Crown victories
– Legendary performances from Welsh rugby greats

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a passionate Wales fan, a rugby historian, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — this isn’t just a gift, but a piece of Welsh rugby history ready to be cherished for generations.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Size & Quality

Origin: Printed in the UK

Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)

Pages: 150+

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

How is this book personalised?

Name: first name up to 13 characters, and an optional surname up to 13 characters, printed on the cover.
Gift Box: optional (see image for an example of our gift boxes)
Personal message: use the prewritten dedication, or write one for us to print, which will appear on the first page.