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For 110 years Risca rugby players have been kicking match balls into the River Ebbw
For 110 years Risca rugby players have been kicking match balls into the River Ebbw. And for the last 50 years or so a pulley system with nets and cages has been neatly catching the balls as they speed downstream. But last year Welsh Water Authority engineers lowered the level of the river and now Risca Rugby Club balls pass three feet beneath the cages and end up, its said, with in Pontypool, or the sea. Risca Rugby Club committee number Mr Ronald Hales with the cage and the winding gear which can longer retrieve balls kicked into the Ebbw. 26th February 1986
Staff
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Risca
Wales
Media ID 21760598
© Mirrorpix
Caerphilly Cage Equipment River Rugby 1986 Risca
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step into the rich history of Risca rugby with our exclusive Media Storehouse Poster Prints. Witness the timeless tradition of rugby players from Memory Lane Prints, as they have kicked match balls into the River Ebbw for an impressive 110 years. This captivating image not only celebrates the passion and camaraderie of the game but also the unique heritage of Risca's rugby culture. Bring this piece of local history into your home or office and relive the stories of the past with every glance.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.2cm (23.4" x 15")
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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This print captures the longstanding tradition of Risca rugby players kicking match balls into the mighty River Ebbw for over a century. For the past 50 years, an ingenious pulley system with nets and cages has skillfully intercepted these flying projectiles as they raced downstream. However, last year brought an unexpected twist when Welsh Water Authority engineers decided to lower the river's level. As a result, these once-reliable cages now hang three feet above where the balls pass by, leading them astray towards Pontypool or even out to sea. In this snapshot from February 26th, 1986, we see Mr Ronald Hales of the Risca Rugby Club committee standing proudly beside one such cage and its accompanying winding gear. A sense of nostalgia permeates this image as it immortalizes both a beloved sporting ritual and a technological marvel that has sadly fallen short due to unforeseen circumstances. The significance of this photograph lies not only in its depiction of equipment but also in its portrayal of resilience and adaptation. It serves as a poignant reminder that traditions may evolve over time but remain deeply rooted in community spirit. The determination etched on Mr Hales' face reflects his commitment to finding new ways to retrieve those wayward balls lost beneath their intended target. As we delve into this piece from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to an era when sportsmanship intertwined with nature's unpredictable forces—a testament to Risca Rugby Club's enduring legacy within Wales' rich sporting tapestry.
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