WREX Charity Golf Day – 31st May 2018

In May we staged a Celebrity Golf Tournament at the Vale of Glamorgan Golf Course. The aim of the event was to raise money for the WREX Charity. It was a truly wonderful afternoon in glorious surroundings with the Vale Course looking superb. We had 22 no. teams taking part, with Craig Quinnell’s team winning the Trophy. We even had …

Owen Williams – Cardiff Blues #StayStrongForOws

The Trustees of the Welsh Former International Players Association (WREX) have decided to donate £25,000.00 to injured Cardiff Blues Player Owen Williams. A presentation was made by Trustees John Dawes (Chairman), J.J. Williams (Secretary) and Sir Stanley Thomas to Owen and his parents at Rookwood Hospital. Mr. J.J. Williams said that the money donated will go towards Owen’s care after …

Mercedes Benz Hall of Fame – 21st November 2014

The 2014 Hall of Fame was this year sponsored by Mercedes Benz, which was the 9th Hall of Fame event we have held. The evening began by an inspirational welcome by Mr Clive Rowlands who is the WREX President. A wonderful evening was had by more than 500 guests with John Taylor (London Welsh) and Gethin Jones (TV personality) comparing this …

Previous Hall of Fame Inductees

After our 9th Hall of Fame Dinner took place recently, here is a reminder of all previous inductees:   Previous Inductees: 2002 Harry Bowcott Viv Jenkins Bleddyn Williams Jack Matthews Clive Rowlands Delme Thomas Gareth Edwards Ieuan Evans Neil Jenkins   No.8 2003 John Gwilliam Alan Pask Mervyn Davies Scott Quinell   Outside Half Factory 2004 Cliff Morgan David Watkins …

New season 2009 – 2010

The 2009/2010 Season is fast approaching and again the WREX Room will be open for all Autumn Internationals as usual – Dates: Autumn 2009 – November 7th – New Zealand –  K O –  5.15pm November 13th – Samoa         –  K O  – 7.30pm November 20th – Argentina     –  K O  – 2.30pm November 28th – Australia     –   K O – 5.15pm Six …

2005/2006 Season review

After an outstanding 6 Nations in which the Welsh Team won the Grand Slam in 2005, the Welsh public are looking forward to the Autumn Internationals with great anticipation. New Zealand are the Tri Nations Champions but were lucky to beat Wales in 2004 – Joe Rokocoko being their saviour, South Africa have a very strong side at present though …

2005 British and Irish Lions – Relying on past reputations

I was astounded to read that Sir Clive Woodward said that this tour was the toughest ever faced by the Lions in New Zealand. I wonder what Dr Jack Mathews, who had to sail to New Zealand and pay a hefty deposit before they played a game, thought of that comment! Phil Bennett would have had a wry smile thinking …

Wales 32 Ireland 20 – Grand Slam

Wales claim their first Grand Slam since 1978 with a historic victory in Cardiff. A truely great day for Mike Ruddock, his team and the people of Wales.   Wales 32 (16) Tries: Jenkins, Morgan Cons: Jones 2 Pens: Henson, Jones 4 Drop: Henson Ireland: 20 (6) Tries: Horan, Murphy Cons: Humphreys 2 Pens: O’Gara 2 Wales: K Morgan; M …

Scotland 22 Wales 46 – Record win at Murrayfield

After a first-half demolition of Scotland, Wales’ hopes of a Grand Slam are still on track despite a weak performance in the second half. Wales now face Ireland on Saturday with the aim of winning their first Grand Slam since 1978. Scotland: Paterson, R Lamont, Craig, Southwell, S Lamont, Parks, Cusiter, T Smith, Bulloch, Kerr, Grimes, Murray, Taylor, Petrie, Hogg. …

France 18 Wales 24 – Loyal fans get just reward

An amazing match of 2 very different halves. During the first half Wales were not in the match. The French were totally dominant in all phases whilst the Welsh were insecure on their own ball and missing tackles all over the place. However, the tremendous Welsh supporters kept the spirit of the welsh team going and at 15 – 3 …

Italy 8 Wales 38 Fast, open play

Wales travelled to Italy with some degree of apprehension following the fine win against England at Cardiff. All the players, supporters and management team were aware that Wales had lost on their previous trip to Rome 2 years previously. However, the game resulted in a surprisingly easy win for Wales, especially considering how close a game the Italians had given …

Norman Gale – 1940 to 2005

The death this week of our dear friend Norman Gale has cast a dark shadow over this weekend’s International. Norman had a massive heart attack at his home on Monday, and never recovered. His death has surprised and shaken all rugby players and supporters around the world. Norman was immensely popular and respected throughout rugby and even though his appearance …

Wales 11 England 9 – Comment from JPR

What an atmosphere! What a result! Wales at last turned their potential into a victory, though it wasn’t pretty. However, having played well against the big guns over the last 18 months and just lost, most welsh supporters would settle for a win without playing that well. The pre-match atmosphere inside and outside the Millennium stadium was fantastic. Bryn Terfil, …

Harry Bowcott – 1907 to 2004

Harry Bowcott, the former British and Irish Lions outside half, has died at the age of 97. He was the oldest surviving Welsh rugby international and one of our first Welsh Rugby Honda Hall of Fame heroes. Born in Cardiff, Bowcott made his debut for Wales in the victory over Scotland at Swansea in 1929 and went on to captain …

Comment from Brian Price – Autumn Internationals

The Autumn Internationals had two aims 1.) to increase much needed revenue for the WRU and 2.) to give Mike Ruddock the opportunity to get to know his players and their abilities before setting out to improve on last years dismal performance in the 6 Nations Tournament. I believe on both counts there has been a measure of success. David …