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01 November 1995 - Munster v Swansea
Swansea's 1st venture into the European Cup resulted in defeat at Limerick to Munster by 17 points to 13. For further details click on Club History then 1995/96 season.
02 November 1948 - Clive Williams
Former Swansea prop Clive Williams was born. British Lion and Wales international, Clive played on 199 occasions for the club between 1979/80 and 1986/87. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the player profiles section.
03 November 1973 - Swansea v Australia
Swansea and Australia drew 9-9 in front of a 15,000 St Helen's crowd in a centenary season fixture. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the Memorable Games page as well as 1973/74 season.
04 November 1992 - Swansea v Australia
In the club's most historic post war victory, Swansea defeated the then reigning World Champions by 21 points to 6 at St Helen's. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the Memorable Games page as well as 1992/93 season.
05 November 1994 - Swansea v South Africa
Swansea were comprehensively defeated by South Africa at St Helen's by 78 points to 7. For further details, click on the Club History page, then 1994/95 season.
06 November 1977 - Swansea v Blackheath
Swansea defeated Blackheath by 39 points to 3 at St Helen's. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1977/78 season.
07 November 1959 - Swansea v Blackheath
Swansea defeated Blackheath at St Helen's by 13 points to nil. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1959/60 season.
08 November 1974 - Arwel Thomas
Former Swansea outside half Arwel Thomas was born. Wales international, Arwel played on 152 occasions for the club between 1993/94 and 2002/03. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the player profiles section.
08 November 1972 - Swansea v Maesteg
Swansea defeated Maesteg at St Helen's by 31 points to 3 in the Floodlit Alliance Trophy. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1972/73 season.
09 November 1966 - Swansea v St Luke's College
Swansea defeated St Luke's College at St Helen's by 9 points to 3. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1966/67 season.
10 November 1965 - Robert Jones
Former Swansea scrum half Robert Jones was born. British Lion and Wales international, Robert played on 286 occasions for the club between 1983/84 and 2001/02. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the player profiles section.
11 November 1950 - Swansea v Pontypool
Swansea defeated Pontypool at St Helen's by 8 points to nil. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1950/51 season.
12 November 1975 - Swansea v Rhymney
Swansea defeated Rhymney at St Helen's by 28 points to 3 in the WRU Cup last 64 round. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1975/76 season.
12 November 1973 - Swansea v Llandybie
Swansea defeated Llandybie at St Helen's by 21 points to 3 in the WRU Cup last 64 round. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1973/74 season.
13 November 1974 - Swansea v Blackwood
Swansea defeated Blackwood at St Helen's by 50 points to 7 in the WRU Cup last 64 round. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1974/75 season.
14 November 2000 - Wales Development XV v USA
Gavin Henson and Steve Winn helped a Wales Development XV to a 46 points to 20 win v USA at the Gnoll.
15 November 1986 - Tredegar v Swansea
Swansea defeated Tredegar away by 22 points to 4 in the WRU Cup last 64 round. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1986/87 season.
15 November 1980 - Swansea v Hendy
Swansea defeated Hendy at St Helen's by 30 points to 9 in the WRU Cup last 64 round. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1980/81 season.
15 November 1969 - Swansea v South Africa
Swansea were defeated by South Africa at St Helen's by 12 points to nil, a game remembered for anti-apartheid demonstrations. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the Memorable Games as well as 1969/70 season.
16 November 1985 - Swansea v Llanharan
Swansea defeated Llanharan at St Helen's by 22 points to 6 in the WRU Cup last 64 round. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1985/86 season.
17 November 1984 - Cimla v Swansea
Swansea defeated Cimla away by 19 points to 6 in the WRU Cup last 64 round. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1984/85 season.
17 November 1979 - Pencoed v Swansea
Swansea defeated Pencoed away by 40 points to nil in the WRU Cup last 64 round. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1979/80 season.
17 November 1971 - Swansea v Machen
Swansea defeated Machen at St Helen's by 36 points to 3 in the club's 1st ever WRU Cup game. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1971/72 season.
17 November 1949 - 75th Anniversary Dinner
Swansea held a 75th anniversary celebration dinner at the Brangwyn Hall. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1949/50 season.
17 November 1876 - Dicky Owen
Former Swansea and Wales scrum half was born on this day. He made his Swansea debut in 1899 and played for the next 14 years, captaining the club in 1911/12 season. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the player profiles section
18 November 1989 - Croesyceiliog v Swansea
Swansea defeated Croesyceiliog away by 46 points to 12 in the WRU Cup last 64 round. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1989/90 season.
18 November 1978 - Bridgend Sports v Swansea
Swansea defeated Bridgend Sports away by 13 points to 6 in the WRU Cup last 64 round. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1978/79 season.
19 November 1988 - Glamorgan Wanderers v Swansea
Swansea were defeated by Glamorgan Wanderers away by 18 points to 8 in the WRU Cup last 64 round. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1988/89 season.
19 November 1983 - Old Illtydians v Swansea
Swansea defeated Old Illtydians away by 53 points to nil in the WRU Cup last 64 round. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1983/84 season.
19 November 1977 - Burry Port v Swansea
Swansea defeated Burry Port away by 19 points to 9 in the WRU Cup last 64 round. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1977/78 season.
19 November 1929 - Billy Williams
Former Swansea prop Billy 'Stoker' Williams was born. British Lion and Wales international, Billy played on 304 occasions for the club between 1949/50 and 1961/62. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the player profiles section.
20 November 1982 - BSC Port Talbot v Swansea
Swansea defeated BSC Port Talbot away by 34 points to 3 in the WRU Cup last 64 round. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1984/85 season.
20 November 1976 - Swansea v Pyle
Swansea defeated Pyle at St Helen's by 30 points to 6 in the WRU Cup last 64 round. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1976/77 season.
20 November 1920 - Len Blyth
Former Swansea flanker Len Blyth was born. Wales international, Len played on 194 occasions for the club between 1947/48 and 1953/54. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the player profiles section.
21 November 1987 - Ynysybwl v Swansea
Swansea defeated Ynysybwl away by 42 points to 10 in the WRU Cup last 64 round. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1987/88 season.
21 November 1981 - Swansea v South Wales Police
Swansea defeated South Wales Police at St Helen's by 28 points to 18 in the WRU Cup last 64 round. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1981/82 season.
22 November 1947 - Swansea v Leicester
Swansea drew with Leicester 3-3 at St Helen's. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1947/48 season.
23 November 1963 - Richmond v Swansea
Swansea defeated Richmond away by 16 points to nil. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1963/64 season.
23 November 1932 - Bryan Richards
Former Swansea outside half Bryan Richards was born. Wales international, Bryan played on 159 occasions for the club between 1954/55 and 1965/66. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the player profiles section.
24 November 1982 - Swansea v Wellington
Swansea defeated Wellington (New Zealand) at St Helen's by 20 points to 19. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1982/83 season.
25 November 1950 - Swansea v Richmond
Swansea defeated Richmond at St Helen's by 16 points to nil. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1950/51 season.
26 November 1966 - Swansea v Australia
Swansea defeated Australia at St Helen's by 9 points to 8. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the Memorable Games page as well as 1966/67 season.
26 November 1960 - Swansea v South Africa
Swansea were defeated by South Africa at St Helen's by 19 points to 3. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1960/61 season.
26 November 1947 - Trevor Evans
Former Swansea flanker Trevor Evans was born. British Lion and Wales international, Trevor played on 242 occasions for the club between 1970/71 and 1978/79. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the player profiles section.
27 November 1879 - Dick Jones
Former Swansea and Wales outside half was born on this day. He made his Swansea debut in 1899 and played for the next 12 years. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the player profiles section.
28 November 1981 - Swansea v Australia
Swansea were defeated by Australia at St Helen's by 12 points to 3. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1981/82 season.
28 November 1874 - Swansea v Llandovery College
It is widely believed that Swansea played its 1st ever game under rugby rules on this day, their opponents being Llandovery College. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1874/75 season.
29 November 1975 - Swansea v Australia
Swansea were defeated by Australia at St Helen's by 12 points to 6 in front of 20,000 spectators. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1975/76 season.
30 November 1946 - Leicester v Swansea
Swansea were defeated by Leicester away by 11 points to 6. For further details, click on the Club History page, then the 1946/47 season.
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