It was a case of rugby world cup fever when over 100 children greeted rugby’s greatest prize, the Webb Ellis Cup, to The Dylan Thomas Boathouse.
An entourage of three vehicles escorted the glass backed Landrover Defender carrying the cup on Sunday as part of the rugby world cup trophy tour.
Children buzzed with excitement as it arrived at the Writing Shed for 2.30pm before being welcomed into the boathouse to a display of rugby themed activity.
The air was electric as rugby loving youngsters got to touch the cup, posing for photographs at the same time.
During the hour and a half celebrations the council’s sport and leisure team delivered a rugby themed Actif Storytime session to children from St Clears, Laugharne and Whitland rugby teams.
Although limited access meant the event was private, those that did turn up had their pictures taken with the famous trophy.
The council’s principal arts officer, Eleri Retallick said: “It was a truly momentous occasion to have the Webb Ellis Rugby World Cup trophy visit the Writing Shed and Dylan Thomas Boathouse. I am sure Dylan Thomas would have created an appropriate piece of writing had he seen this trophy in his writing shed. Here’s hoping that the players involved in this fantastic tournament will have creativity and flair on the playing field. The world awaits.”
The trophy tour will have travelled through Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Wales and England before arriving at Twickenham Stadium on September 18 ahead of the opening ceremony of Rugby World Cup 2015.
The council’s executive board member for leisure, Cllr Meryl Gravell said: We are so proud to have hosted the world-famous Webb Ellis Cup at the Dylan Thomas Boathouse the trophy has brought people of all ages together in our community to celebrate this important occasion and we are all counting down with excitement to Rugby World Cup 2015.”
Tickets for Rugby World Cup 2015 are still available and are on sale at tickets.rugbyworldcup.com. Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour information can be viewed at rugbyworldcup.com/trophy-tour.
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