It is likely that there have been collectors of rugby programmes, books, menus, post cards, pictures and all the paraphernalia that goes with the game since the game was first played. However in 1985 a group of rugby programme collectors decided that it would be a good idea to set up a club for those with similar hobbies. Thus the Rugby Programme Club was set up.

After five years establishing its existence the club began to develop and expand it's appeal. An effort was made by Dave Fox, who then ran the club, to recruit members with interests wider than exclusively programmes. As editor of the club's magazine every effort was made to deal with all types of memorabilia in it. Membership increased five-fold to 300. Successfully achieved, the club now had the wrong name.

The Rugby Programme Club was wound up and an initial committee invited to form a completely new organisation - the Rugby Memorabilia Society was born. Cliff Morgan was invited to be honorary President and Alan Evans, now Cardiff RFC's media manager, Chairman. A new publication was produced - "Touchlines" - which took the Rugby Programme Club magazine to a new level.

Throughout the ensuing years changes were made at committee level, and the Society has evolved into its current position. Our most recent past Chairman was Philip Atkinson, who also chairs Rhymney RFC, and largely through his endeavours we now have high profile vice - presidents in Bleddyn Williams and Gerald Davies, former players who require no introduction. Touchlines is now edited by Roger Harris from Cardiff and a newsletter for the "anoraks" in the Society published every other month called "No Side".

Our current Chairman is Mark Hoskins, a teacher from Bristol. His goal for his period at the helm is for the Society to produce its own quality memorabilia. A set of post cards commemorating the jubilee of the 1951/52 South African tour was produced and we commemorated 50 years since Wales last beat New Zealand with a cover autographed by the two captains - Bleddyn Williams and Bob Stuart..

Social evenings are now an important part of the Society, and having regular guest speakers a most enjoyable way to develop our interests in the game of rugby. We hope this web-site will whet the appetite of new members and come and join us.

We now have regular evenings with guest speakers. Our most recent major event was the 2005 AGM at which former Wales and Lions legend Brian Price told us all about his remarkable rugby career.

We are currenlty helpng former Wales and British Lions lock forward Allan Martin dispose of his remarkable collection of rugby memorabilia.