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01 April 1978 - Swansea v Cardiff
Swansea defeated Cardiff by 18 points to 13 in the WRU Cup Semi-Final at Aberavon. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1977/78 season. 02 April 1950 - Roger Blyth
Full-back Roger Blyth was born on this day. He played on 395 occasions for the club between 1968/69 and 1988/89, scoring 2,412 points. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the player profiles section. 03 April 1993 - Bonymaen v Swansea
Swansea defeated Bonymaen away by 13 points to nil in the WRU Cup Quarter Final. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1992/93 season. 04 April 1992 - Dunvant v Swansea
Swansea defeated Dunvant away by 14 points to 6 in the WRU Cup Quarter Final. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1991/92 season. 05 April 1989 - Briton Ferry v Swansea
Swansea defeated Briton Ferry away by 64 points to 9. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1988/89 season. 06 April 1953 - Swansea v Barbarians
Swansea lost to the Barbarians at St Helen's by 18 points to 8. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1952/53 season. 07 April 1990 - Swansea v Neath
Swansea were defeated by Neath by 24 points to 16 in the WRU Cup Semi-Final at the National Stadium, Cardiff. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1989/90 season. 08 April 1995 - Newbridge v Swansea
Swansea defeated Newbridge away by 19 points to 11 in the WRU Cup Quarter Final. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1994/95 season. 09 April 1975 - Swansea v State of California
Swansea defeated the State of California at St Helen's by 21 points to 7. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1974/75 season. 09 April 1901 - Swansea v Barbarians
Swansea played the Barbarians for the 1st time, winning by a margin of 11 points to nil at St Helen's. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the Memorable Games page and the 1900/1901 season. 10 April 1974 - Swansea v WRU President's XV
Swansea emphatically defeated a WRU President’s XV at St Helen's by 50 points to 9 in a special centenary celebration game. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1973/74 season. 10 April 1954 - Wales v Scotland
Wales defeated Scotland by 15 points to 3 in the last Wales international game played at St Helen’s. Wales had played their international fixtures in Swansea on a regular basis since 1882. Swansea were represented by Billy Williams and Clem Thomas. 11 April 1998 - Ebbw Vale v Swansea
Swansea were defeated by Ebbw Vale away by 27 points to 13 in the WRU Cup Quarter Final. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1997/98 season. 12 April 1997 - Swansea v Ebbw Vale
Swansea defeated Ebbw Vale by 26 points to 15 in the WRU Cup Semi-Final at Cardiff Arms Park. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1996/97 season. 12 April 1904 - David Jenkins
Former Swansea and Wales forward David Jenkins was born on this day. He made his Swansea debut in 1924 and played for Wales on 2 occasions. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the player profiles section. 13 April 1988 - Tonna v Swansea
Swansea defeated Tonna away by 40 points to 3. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1987/88 season. 14 April 2001 - Swansea v Neath
Swansea were defeated by Neath by 26 points to 17 in the WRU Cup Semi-Final at the Millennium Stadium. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 2000/01 season. 15 April 1962 - Cork v Swansea
Swansea’s scheduled away fixture versus Cork was cancelled due to a smallpox epidemic. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1961/62 season. 16 April 1983 - Aberavon v Swansea
Swansea defeated Aberavon away by 16 points to 12 to become Welsh club champions for the 3rd time in 4 seasons. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1982/83 season. 16 April 1899 - All France v Swansea
Swansea defeated an ‘All France’ team away by 30 points to 3 in Paris, becoming the 1st Welsh club to play in France. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1898/99 season. 17 April 1985 - Llandovery v Swansea
Swansea were defeated by Llandovery away by 18 points to 12 in a game to celebrate Llandovery’s quincentenary (1500 years). For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1984/85 season. 18 April 1974 - Centenary Banquet
A club centenary banquet took place at the University College, Swansea. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1973/74 season. 19 April 1980 - Swansea v Aberavon
Swansea defeated Aberavon at St Helen's by 26 points to 9 to become Welsh club champions for the 1st time since 1913. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1979/80 season. 20 April 1983 - Swansea v Old Gorians
Swansea defeated Old Gorians at St Helen's by 26 points to 14. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1982/83 season. 21 April 1956 - Neath v Swansea
Swansea were defeated by Neath away by 18 points to 3, with Swansea finishing the game with only 12 players due to injuries. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1955/56 season. 21 April 1876 - Cricket at St Helen's
The 1st ever cricket match took place at St Helen’s. 22 April 1995 - Swansea v Cardiff
Swansea defeated Cardiff by 16 points to 9 in the WRU Cup Semi-Final at Stradey Park, Llanelli. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1994/95 season. 22 April 1986 - Dolphin v Swansea
Swansea were defeated by Dolphin (Ireland) away by 28 points to 12. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1985/86 season. 23 April 1994 - Swansea v Aberavon
Swansea defeated Aberavon at St Helen's by 32 points to 3 to win the Heineken League for the 2nd occasion. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1993/94 season. 23 April 1960 - Bayonne v Swansea
Swansea drew 16-16 against Bayonne away. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1959/60 season. 24 April 1976 - Swansea v Llanelli
Swansea were defeated by Llanelli by 16 points to 4 in the WRU Cup Final at the National Stadium. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1975/76 season. 25 April 1992 - Newport v Swansea
Swansea defeated Newport away by 18 points to 6 to win the Heineken League Division 1 title for the 1st occasion. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1991/92 season. 25 April 1986 - Greystones v Swansea
Swansea were defeated by Greystones (Ireland) away by 22 points to 17. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1985/86 season. 25 April 1981 - Wales v WRU Presidents World XV
David Richards and Geoff Wheel were part of the Wales team which defeated a WRU President’s World XV 27-21 in Cardiff. The game was part of the WRU’s centenary celebrations. 26 April 1997 - Swansea v Cardiff
Swansea were defeated by Cardiff by 33 points to 26 in the last WRU Cup Final to be played at the National Stadium. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1996/97 season. 26 April 1980 - Swansea v Bridgend
Swansea were defeated by Bridgend by 15 points to 9 in the WRU Cup Final at the National Stadium. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1979/80 season. 27 April 1974 - Halifax-Otley v Swansea
Swansea defeated Halifax-Otley away by 14 points to 8. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1973/74 season. 28 April 2004 - Gareth Llewellyn
Lock Gareth Llewellyn made his club debut for Swansea versus Ebbw Vale on this day at the age of 35! At that time he had made 87 of his 92 appearances for Wales. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 2003/04 season. 28 April 1968 - Paul Arnold
Lock Paul Arnold was born on this day. He played on 287 occasions for the club between 1987/88 and 1999/2000. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the player profiles section. 29 April 1978 - Swansea v Newport
Swansea won the WRU Cup for the 1st time, defeating Newport by 13 points to 9 at the National Stadium in front of a crowd approaching 40,000. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the Memorable Games page and the 1977/78 season. 30 April 1989 - Halifax 7's
Swansea won the Halifax 7 a side rugby tournament, defeating Richmond 23-16 in the final. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1988/1989 season. 30 April 1973 - Llanelli v Swansea
Swansea were defeated by Llanelli away by 6 points to 4 in the final of the floodlit alliance trophy. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1972/73 season. 30 April 1916 - Dai Jones
Prop Dai Jones was born on this day. He played on 144 occasions for the club between 1945/46 and 1951/52. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the player profiles section. |
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