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St Helens Rugby and Cricket Ground is a world famous spectator sports venue in Swansea, Wales. It is used for both rugby and cricket. This venue is also used to host the local annual Guy Fawkes night fireworks display.

Rugby

This is home of the "All Whites", Swansea RFC, and of Swansea Cricket club. Between 1882 and 1954, this was an international rugby centre. The tallest flood light stand in Europe is in St. Helen's Ground.

It was here that Swansea RFC defeated New Zealand 11-3 on Saturday 28th September 1935. Thus becoming the first ever club side to beat the All Blacks. It was also here that Swansea RFC defeated world champions Australia 21-6 in November 1992, when Australia played their first match of their Welsh Tour.

Cricket

Glamorgan County Cricket Club also play here, and it was in this ground that Sir Garfield Sobers hit the first six sixes in one over in first-class cricket.

Sport in Swansea | Rugby union stadiums in Wales | Buildings and structures in Swansea | Cricket grounds in Wales

 

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