Cardiff Rugby has officially launched its special 150th Anniversary Grogg, with club captain Liam Belcher, full-back Cam Winnett and David Allen, Chair of the Cardiff Rugby Heritage Group, visiting The Groggshop to mark the occasion.

Created in partnership with The Groggshop and the Cardiff Rugby Heritage Group, the limited-edition collectible celebrates the club’s 150th season by honouring Cardiff Rugby’s first-ever captain, Thomas Donaldson Selby.

Limited to just 150 individually produced pieces, the commemorative Grogg depicts Selby wearing the distinctive kit from Cardiff’s inaugural 1876-77 season, paying tribute to the man who led the Blue and Blacks during their very first campaign.

The unique figure has been sculpted by Richard Hughes of The Groggshop, whose family’s connection with Cardiff Rugby stretches back generations.

“When we were approached by David Allen, Chair of the Cardiff Rugby Heritage Group, to make a special commemorative Grogg for their 150th anniversary, we were delighted and when I saw the images of the subject they had chosen, I was inspired” explained Richard Hughes.

“I love history and on seeing the historic first kit worn by Cardiff and their first ever captain T.S. Donaldson Selby, I couldn’t wait to get started.”

“The Groggshop has had a strong connection with Cardiff RFC dating back to the early days of our founding. When my father first started taking me to matches, he was drawn to the Arms Park where we could watch some of the greats of Welsh rugby playing in the famous Blue and Black.”

David Allen, Chair of the Cardiff Rugby Heritage Group, said Selby was the perfect choice to feature in the anniversary piece, recognising his place in club history as Cardiff Rugby’s first captain and his role in the club’s founding season.

The Grogg forms part of a wider programme of events and initiatives celebrating Cardiff Rugby’s landmark 150th season, honouring the players, people and moments that have shaped the Blue and Blacks since 1876.

The Cardiff Rugby 150th Anniversary T.S. Donaldson Selby Grogg is available to order now for £150, with only 150 pieces being produced. Each Grogg is individually numbered, making it a unique collector’s item for supporters looking to own a piece of Cardiff Rugby history.

Supporters can purchase the Grogg through The Groggshop, with UK next-day delivery (where stock is available) and worldwide shipping also available.