Phil Bennett: Man of Steel

Historic black-and-white photograph of Phil Bennett carrying the ball during a Lions match, with an opposing player moving in to make a tackle and spectators visible in the background.

Help us celebrate a local legend

Born in Felinfoel; worked at Duport Steel; played for Llanelli RFC; Phil went on to become one the world’s most famous rugby players.

We want to create a permanent display at Parc Howard Museum celebrating his contribution to the community of Llanelli. Through Phil’s connection with the town we also want to represent the important period of Llanelli history he lived through as the town moved away from its industrial past.

Phil Bennett in a suit and tie with fists clenched on the pitch at a rugby stadium, raising both fists before a large crowd of spectators during a Llanelli rugby event.

We need your help

Tell us your memories

Did you play rugby with Phil?

Did you work with Phil?

Do you want to tell us what Phil and Llanelli RFC mean to you?

Were you at Stradey Park during one of Llanelli RFCs legendary games?

Do you have any memorabilia that we could borrow and display?

Would you like to host a sporting memories session or sporting heritage engagement session for you sports club, youth group or other venue?

Please share your memories in this form and get in touch.

Help us preserve your memories and inspire the next generation of sporting heroes!