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Wales Rugby Ray Gravell The Legend Book

Wales Rugby Ray Gravell Book Author – Rhys Meirion

Rhys Meirion was born in Rachub, Gwynedd in Wales on 24 February 1966. He worked as a primary school teacher at Ysgol Pentrecelyn near Ruthin. Before leaving in 1997 to study opera at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He is a Tenor. He featured on an album by Bryn Terfel, ‘Benedictus’. Which was nominated for a Classical Brit Award in 2006. He has sung the part of Rodolfo with Oper Frankfurt, West Australian Opera. And at Opera Australia. Also, the title role in Gounod’s Faust at the Hong Kong Opera Society. He is the author of Stopio’r Byd am funud bach (his autobiography).

One of Wales Rugby Greatest Characters

Ray Gravell was undoubtedly one of Wales and rugby’s greatest characters. He touched the hearts of all who met him. And his sincere interest in everyone made you feel better after being in his company. This volume brings together touching and humorous anecdotes about him from friends and acquaintances.

A Man That Touched The Lives Of All – Ray Gravell

Without question, one of Wales’ greatest ever characters now. And forevermore was the enigma from Mynydd-y-Garreg, Ray Gravell. He was a man that touched the lives of all who had the privilege of meeting him. With his innocent excitement and genuine interest making everyone in his presence feel special.

He Made People Laugh Out Loud

Even though we lost Ray over ten years ago. I have noticed how he is still a topic of conversation when I meet and chat with people over the length and breadth of Wales. And as we chat about him. Without fail. Everyone has a ‘Gray tale’ or two. Some that make us laugh out loud. Some that make us admire the man even more than we already did. And also some that bring a lump to the throat.

What His Friends and TeamMates Said About Him

There’s no one in the world of rugby that wouldn’t say that Ray Gravell was a good guy. – Bill Beaumont

He had a personality that would fill an aircraft hangar! – Roy Noble

Whoever they were, the person that would be lucky enough to meet him would always be the centre of his attention. – Gerald Davies