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Sport - Rugby - Swansea v Pontypool - Swansea and Wales No 8 Mervyn Davies is carried of
Sport - Rugby - Swansea v Pontypool - Swansea and Wales No 8 Mervyn Davies is carried of the Arms Park pitch, Cardiff, after collapsing with a brain haemorrhage during a WRU Cup semi-final - 29th March 1976
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Wales
Media ID 21613412
© Mirrorpix
Cardiff Arms Park March 1976 Carried Off
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Relive the rich history of rugby with our stunning poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring an iconic moment from the Swansea v Pontypool match at Arms Park, Cardiff, this vintage photograph captures the heroic carry of Swansea and Wales No 8 Mervyn Davies off the pitch after collapsing with a brain haemorrhage during a WRU Cup semi-final in 1952. This captivating image is taken from the Western Mail Archive at Memory Lane Prints, adding an authentic touch to your home or office decor. Order now and transport yourself back in time to the golden era of rugby.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 52.6cm x 42cm (20.7" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant print captured by the Western Mail Archive, we are transported back to a fateful day in rugby history. It is the 29th of March 1976, and the atmosphere at Cardiff Arms Park is electric as Swansea takes on Pontypool in a WRU Cup semi-final match. However, amidst the excitement and anticipation, tragedy strikes. The image depicts a heart-wrenching moment when Mervyn Davies, an esteemed player for both Swansea and Wales, collapses on the pitch due to a devastating brain haemorrhage. As he lies motionless on the grass, his teammates rush to his aid with concern etched across their faces. This photograph freezes time and captures not only the physicality of rugby but also its inherent vulnerability. The contrast between Davies' strong physique as one of Wales' finest No 8 players and his sudden frailty serves as a stark reminder that even our heroes can be brought down by unforeseen circumstances. As Davies is carefully carried off the field by fellow players, it symbolizes more than just an injured sportsman being taken away; it represents unity within adversity. The support shown by his teammates reflects not only their bond as athletes but also their unwavering solidarity during times of crisis. Decades may have passed since that tragic day in Welsh rugby history, but this powerful image continues to evoke emotions and remind us of Mervyn Davies' indomitable spirit both on and off the field.
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