Like a lot of the Welsh, my main source of rugby news is BBC Wales Scrum V.



I know this may appear a little biased, but... well....erm...

After the absolute debacle against Scotland on the weekend, you'll forgive me for lapsing into nostalgia.


The picture quality's not the best, but you get the general idea.


1. Phil Bennet vs. Scotland - 1977
Triple Crown winner.


2. Gareth Edwards vs. Scotland - 1972

The famous 'muddy corner' try. "It would be a miracle if he scored."


3. Ieuan Evans vs. England - 1993
"Oh glorious stuff!" - emotional commentary.


4. Scott Gibbs vs. England - 1999

"Scott don't DO that."


5. Adrian Hadley vs. England - 1988
"And all of Wales at Twickenham erupts."


6. Keith Jarrett vs. England - 1967

Old black & white footage - you can't make out much, but it looks like his legs aren't moving.


7. Barry John vs. England - 1969
The original 'King John' as opposed to the usurper 'King Johnny' Wilkinson


8. Ryan Jones vs. Scotland - 2005

"Straight between the two second rows. He should have been buried there."


9. Graham Price vs. France - 1975
Here's one for the props - "They'll never believe it in Pontypool."


10. Scott Quinnell vs. France - 1994

"Just look at the look on the face!"


Source: BBC Wales Scrum V


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Scott Gibbs, is one of the most famous faces in Welsh rugby ansd made his debut for his country against England in Cardiff 10 years ago.


In an illustrious career, he made three tours with the Lions, and was named man of the series against South Africa in 1997.

As well as winning 53 caps for Wales, Gibbs also played three seasons of rugby league for St Helens before returning to Swansea in 1996, to become skipper.


His famous try came in 1999 and was one of the most dramatic scored by a Welshman against the old enemy.
Wales were playing England at Wembley with England trying to complete the Grand Slam.


England led by six points with seconds left to play and appeared to have won the game but in the last play of the match, Gibbs received the ball in midfield 20m from the try line and proceeded to sidestep his way through most of the English defence for a memorable score.


Following Neil Jenkins' conversion, Wales won the match 32-31 in what is agreed to be one of the best matches played in the competition.

Phil Bennett's wizardry entertained crowds throughout the seventies and added to 'the Welsh fly half factory' legend.

His mercurial skills, including a devastating sidestep and swerve, ensured he was a more than adequate successor to 'The King', Barry John.
'Benny's' unique hunched running style proved deceptive and he had an uncanny ability to unlock defences with his twinkling feet.


Pinned deep in their own 22, Wales counter-attacked through JPR, Steve Fenwick and Gerald Davies, who side-stepped and jinked upfield before Bennett handled for the first time.

David Burcher, the Newport centre was next, then back to Fenwick, who released Bennett with a brilliant pass.


Finally Phil did for two Scotland defenders with a peach of a side-step. "The try of the championship," declared Bill McLaren.

Scrum-half Gareth Edwards'rugby career was exemplary in its execution. He won 53 consecutive caps for Wales between 1967 and 1978.

He toured three times with the Lions, including playing a major role during their stunning 1971 Test series triumph against New Zealand, and helped Wales win three Five Nations Grand Slams during their 1970s golden era.
Edwards also captained Wales on 13 occasions, and when he stepped down from international rugby in 1978, he could reflect on 63 Tests for Wales and the Lions that produced 40 victories, eight draws and just 15 defeats.

Edwards possessed blistering pace, strength and the power to smash through tackles, in addition to a pinpoint kicking game, that made him the complete package.


One of the greatest individual tries ever seen on the Arms Park was scored by Gareth Edwards against Scotland in 1972.
Edwards received the ball just inside his own half and came around the blind-side of a muddy pitch in front of the South Stand. He fended off Scotland flanker Rodger Arneil and set off.

The alarm bells began to ring in the visiting defence as Edwards kicked right-footed over full back Arthur Brown and though he was under pressure from several defenders, he left-footed the ball on towards the corner flag.


It was the muddiest, most horrible part of a very dirty pitch. The commentator roared: 'It would be a miracle if he scored.' The miracle happened.

Ieuan Evans looks back at his try against England in 1993:

"Sometimes you get a certain atmosphere with games and the anticipation and excitement that year was electrifying.
"There was a bit more edge to it than usual and when we went onto the field there was a great feeling around the ground, as if something special was afoot.
"It was a formidable England side and we were hugely outgunned, wondering how we were going to get the ball.

"Wales defended heroically against English giants like Martin Bayfield But sometimes in the face of adversity, character shines through and that was what is was all about that day - pure character and pure adrenaline, all hands to the pump.
"We were really up against it and took a constant pounding. But our defence was heroic - we hit everything in a white jersey, with or without the ball - the ball was an irrelevance!
"People like Scott Gibbs and Richard Webster put themselves about as you'd expect and Stuart Davies made tackle after tackle - the ferocity was incredible.
"I think Stuart won the turnover which eventually released Emyr Lewis, who hoofed the ball upfield for my try.

"As a wing you often chase forlornly after kicks. I was just about to turn round and ask Emyr why he didn't pass to me.
"I barely touched the ball all day but as I galloped up field I looked up and there was no-one else there.
"I thought, 'I've got a chance here'. Fortunately I managed to get there just before Rory Underwood and kick it on, and the roar of the crowd took me the rest of the way.

"It was an awfully long way but it was only mid-way through the first half and at the time I don't think anyone thought it was going to be the winning score.
"It was 10-9 at half-time and England kept pounding away for the whole of the second half but our defence held out."