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MAGOR RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB By John Ford, Magor A little of the history of the club, its players and my family’s involvement over the years. It was formed in the late 1800’s and based at the Temperance Hall, West End of the village and matches were played on the pitch opposite. Pre First World War, my father, Ronald Ford, was the captain of the team. His brother, William, was also in the side. Both brothers served in the war, but William was killed in action at the age of 19. The 20s saw Ronald resume as captain. He was joined in the side by his younger brother, Arthur ‘Buller’ Ford. Others in the team who looked very fearsome in the photo I have were the Brace brothers, Bert Packer, Ossie Thomas and Sid Whitcombe. In the 30s the team captains were Lyn Williams and his brother George, both farmers in the area. From listening to my father, they were a very good team. In the 40s after the Second World War, the club reformed with two teams. It was a mixture of old and young players. George Williams and Reg Reece were the captains in that period. My brother and myself started playing at this time. Vic Brenchly, ex P.T.I. in the army, was our fitness trainer. He got us to go down the moors to cut ten foot logs to exercise with. Four players to each log and a lot of lifting and grunting – no nice gym then. Mr Bill Coles was our sponge and rubbing down with oils man. They used to say that he made up the oils himself – I can tell you, the smell was not sweet. Towards the end of the 1940s, we had in the team, Jim Hawkins, ex scrum half from Newport R.F.C., who also played for Monmouthshire. Then for good measure, our next star would be Eawart ‘Bill’ Tamplin, our village policeman and ex Cardiff and Wales Second Row Forward and a very good goal kicker: both finishing their final days with a 4 few games for Magor. In 1950, Bill Tamplin was asked if he would bring a Cardiff XV to play Magor as a benefit match for the local hall. He did so and it was played on March 16th. His side included 8 internationals, they won, but it was played in good spirit. Afterwards, the evening was spent in the Golden Lion with drinks and a meal. Magor RFC 1948/9 Magor RFC 1957/8 Please mention The Villager when responding to adverts
My playing days ended in 1950 when I suffered a compound fracture of my left leg, while playing away at Chepstow. This next bit might seem funny reading, but as there was no ambulance available, I was carried down through the Chepstow streets by 6 team mates on a trestle table top to the hospital. It was a very painful and springy ride, I can tell you. We won the match in the end with 13 men – no subs then. By the way, my injury and the non appearance of the ambulance made news in the local Argus. DO YOU HAVE ANY HISTORICAL STORIES THAT YOU THINK MIGHT BE OF INTEREST TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY? IF SO, PLEASE CONTACT THE VILLAGER ON 07595 220864 OR EMAIL INFO@THE-VILLAGER.NET The Villager - April/May 2013 Magor RFC 1946/7 James Tovey Undy/Magor 01633 882499 Trusted for 6 generations Local support at your time of need 9/11 Cardiff Road Newport. NP20 2EH Tel: 01633 266848 www.toveybros.co.uk 5
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