Today in Welsh history... 13 December 1849, the foundation stone of Llandovery College was laid. The college was founded by surgeon Thomas Phillips in 1847 to cultivate the learning of Welsh literature and history through the medium of Welsh.
Llandovery College was one of the very first teams in Wales to play rugby and were one of the founder clubs of the Welsh Rugby Union in 1881. Two of its players played in Wales' first international game, and Charles Lewis from the college was the second person to captain Wales. Over the years, many well-known internationals attended the college, including Cliff Jones, George North and Alun Wyn Jones.
Llandovery College was one of the very first teams in Wales to play rugby and were one of the founder clubs of the Welsh Rugby Union in 1881. Two of its players played in Wales' first international game, and Charles Lewis from the college was the second person to captain Wales. Over the years, many well-known internationals attended the college, including Cliff Jones, George North and Alun Wyn Jones.