The Grand Slam winning rugby ball from the Wales v Ireland Six Nations international match, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, 19th March 2005, a Gilbert rugby ball stamped with the crest of the WRU and inscribed OFFICIAL MATCH BALL; sold with a match ticket and a match highlights video (3) When Martyn Williams cleared the present rugby ball into touch, referee Chris White blew the full-time whistle to signal the first Welsh Grand Slam for 27 years and their first in the Six Nations Championship. For the current owner of the ball it was a case of being in the right place at the right time, Block L28, Row 9, Seat 19 to be precise. For this is where the historic Grand Slam winning ball landed from Williams' clearance and into the arms of one doubly delighted Welsh spectator.
£2,000 - £4,000
The Grand Slam winning rugby ball from the Wales v Ireland Six Nations international match, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, 19th March 2005, a Gilbert rugby ball stamped with the crest of the WRU and inscribed OFFICIAL MATCH BALL; sold with a match ticket and a match highlights video (3) When Martyn Williams cleared the present rugby ball into touch, referee Chris White blew the full-time whistle to signal the first Welsh Grand Slam for 27 years and their first in the Six Nations Championship. For the current owner of the ball it was a case of being in the right place at the right time, Block L28, Row 9, Seat 19 to be precise. For this is where the historic Grand Slam winning ball landed from Williams' clearance and into the arms of one doubly delighted Welsh spectator.