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In 1905, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau became the first national anthem to be sung at the start of a sporting event.

Although crowds singing anthems during matches was common place, there was no precedent for the anthem to be sung before a game commenced in any sport.

Wales were playing host to the first touring New Zealand team, who to that point were unbeaten.

After Wales won the Triple Crown in the 1905 Home Nations Championship the match was dubbed the ' Game of the Century ' by the press.

The New Zealand team started every match with the Haka, and Welsh Rugby Union administrator Tom Williams, suggested that Wales player Teddy Morgan lead the crowd in the singing of the anthem as a response.

After Morgan began singing, the crowd joined in, and Wales became the first nation to sing a national anthem at the start of a sporting event.