ADVERTISEMENT
RugbyDump
REGISTER
LOGIN
ADVERTISEMENT
RugbyDump
Thursday Mar 14, 2019

Throwback Thursday - Reliving Wales' historic 2005 Grand Slam win ahead of crunch showdown with Ireland

Ahead of the monumental showdown with Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday, Wales have released footage of their historic Grand Slam win in 2005. The game is watched by Wales’ Rhys Patchell and Ryan Elias, as their recall one of the most historic days in Welsh rugby.

ADVERTISEMENT

It was Wales’ first Grand Slam since 1978, first Triple Crown, and staggeringly their first win over Ireland in Cardiff since 1983.

It was a match that will live long in the memory of many Welsh fans, containing a monster penalty from then man-of-the-moment Gavin Henson as well as Gethin Jenkins’ charge down.

As Wales hope to win their first Grand Slam since 2012 this Saturday, they are clearly hoping to conjure up the same passion as fourteen years ago.

Of course, Cardiff has also been the setting of a historic win for Ireland in 2009, where they secured only their second Grand Slam at the time. It has been a happy stomping ground for the men in green over the years, which makes this such an enticing affair.

It is both Warren Gatland and Joe Schmidt’s final Six Nations game in charge of their respective countries, which only adds to the occasion. Ireland will be hoping to beat Wales to keep their faint hopes of a Championship win alive.

A win would mean they finish second at least in all probability, and will be hoping for Scotland to cause an upset at Twickenham against England to give Schmidt and Rory Best a great Six Nations send-off. With the World Cup later this year, where both teams could meet each other again, this game has even more riding on it, with bragging rights going into the tournament in Japan.

ADVERTISEMENT

This looks like it will be one of the best final rounds for years in the Six Nations, as Gatland will be seeking to win his third Grand Slam and fourth Championship overall.

Plenty of mind games will be played in the coming days in order for each team to get the mental edge over one another, and posting this video of players reliving the 2005 Grand Slam is just another example of that.

How will you watch the next Rugby World Cup – Enter for a chance to win £100
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WH2MFM3

ADVERTISEMENT

Comments




Related Articles

  • 70 WEEKS AGO

    Crazy scenes as player deliberately kicks...

  • 72 WEEKS AGO

    Jokester has field day with Chris Latham's...

  • 72 WEEKS AGO

    Eddie Jones goes off on fan in shocking new...



ADVERTISEMENT

Great Tries

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    Seriously impressive Courtney Lawes compilation released after England player calls time on international career

  • 7 WEEKS AGO

    Fiji number eight Viliame 'Bill' Mata scores audacious try

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    Wild scenes in Toulouse as Portugal seal last gasp comeback win over Fiji

  • 13 WEEKS AGO

    South African schoolboy produces the greatest goosey in the sport

  • 15 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible team try showcases thrills of the grassroots game

View All

Big Hits & Dirty Play

  • 2 WEEKS AGO

    Streaker causes major bust up as he tackles player

  • 2 WEEKS AGO

    Monster hit from Perrin leaves Bristol Bears player stunned

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    Posolo Tuilagi's massive tackle lights up Top 14

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    Theo Dan in the centre of 'punch' storm as possible infringement missed

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    Seriously impressive Courtney Lawes compilation released after England player calls time on international career

View All

See It To Believe It

  • 2 WEEKS AGO

    Compilation video shows Jamie George's surprising box of tricks

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    Eddie Jones reported to have negotiated return to Japan national side

  • 9 WEEKS AGO

    Rees Zammit hits Olympic level as 100m sprint time is officially finally released

  • 10 WEEKS AGO

    Shocking record set to be broken at this year’s World Cup

  • 15 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible team try showcases thrills of the grassroots game

View All

Funnies

  • 2 WEEKS AGO

    Streaker causes major bust up as he tackles player

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    Luke Cowan-Dickie left red faced after losing very costly bet

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    Mack Hansen proves once again that he is a hero in Ireland

  • 7 WEEKS AGO

    Irish players brilliantly take the p*** out of Sexton on plane intercom

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    Brilliant video of Andy Farrell readying the Irish troops for battle

View All

Amateur

  • 47 WEEKS AGO

    You Won’t See Many Better Than This Silky-Smooth Try From Llandovery RFC

  • 47 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes As Caldy RFC Hand Ealing First Championship Defeat Of The Season

  • 70 WEEKS AGO

    Dubious Score Decides Result Of Rugby's Biggest Schools Fixture

  • 70 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes At School Boys Rugby Match

  • 71 WEEKS AGO

    The Next Dominant Backrow?

View All

Player Features

  • 1 DAY AGO

    Transfer News: George North to take considerable talents to France

  • 1 DAY AGO

    Tom Foley takes break from officiating international matches following death threats

  • 5 DAYS AGO

    James Haskell shares thoughts on 'best mate' Owen Farrell

  • 6 DAYS AGO

    The key change Steve Borthwick has made to England squad selection

  • 6 DAYS AGO

    Siya Kolisi opens up about stabbing incident in powerful interview with Dan Biggar

View All