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Rugged Rugger: Rugby in Ebbw Vale, 1950s

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This film shows a selection of local matches played in the Ebbw Vale area, including the visit of the All Blacks to face a combined team from Ebbw Vale and Abertillery. There were three Richard Thomas and Baldwins steelwork employees in the line-up to face the touring All Blacks. Unfortunately, the home side lost 22-3 against the New Zealanders who had won 24 of the 28 games played during their tour.

Owner:
Ingot Pictorial
Creator:
Unknown
License information:

Created by Ingot Pictorial for Richard Thomas Baldwins.

Reproduced by Glyn Walters and the Ebbw Vale Archive Trust.
Item uploaded:
21/7/2010
Date originally created:
23/12/1953
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