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The Fine Art of Rugby

These limited edition prints have been taken from three original paintings which were subsequently purchased by the Welsh Rugby Union and are currently housed at the Rugby World Cup Museum, located at the new Millenium Stadium in Cardiff.

Richard Wills is in the unique position of being one of his country’s foremost living painters who has personally experienced the game of rugby at the highest level. His understanding and passion for the game has been captured in a way that truly represents the fine art of rugby.

To celebrate the Rugby World Cup, an artist’s edition of 500 sets of prints have been struck and are being made available at a purchase price of $195 (US dollars) each, or $495 (US dollars) for the full set of three (excluding shipping).

This limited edition has been produced to the strict guidelines of the British Fine Art Trade Guild and the prints are supplied unframed for ease of shipping.

To place an order or for further information, contact mark@thenewmasters.com or simply click the button below.

Latest Commission

Richard Wills, former Cardiff player and 1991 Rugby World Cup official artist, continues his deep relationship with the game of rugby.

Further to his portrait of Gareth Edwards (Cardiff, Wales and British Lions), which hangs in the Cardiff Blues Headquarters, Cardiff Blues CEO Robert Norster, (Cardiff, Wales and British Lions) commissioned Wills to honor one of the greats of this generation, Martyn Williams (Cardiff, Wales and British Lions).

Currently with 99 caps for Wales, Williams, like Edwards and Norster, is an innovative player and all of these players have helped redefine the game in their respective eras. Although we don't wish injury or misfortune to any of the current Welsh Rugby World Cup squad, we do hope Martyn gets his opportunity to celebrate that 100th cap at this Rugby World Cup.

To see the original Martyn Williams portrait, please visit the Cardiff Blues Headquarters.

Martyn Williams