Rugby union Tom Williams to suggest that Wales player Teddy Morgan lead the crowd in singing the Welsh National Anthem, "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau", as a response. After Morgan began singing, the crowd joined in: the first time a national anthem was sung at the start of a sporting event. In 1905 France played England in its first international match. Rugby union was included as an event in the Olympic Games four times during the early 20th century. No international rugby games and union-sponsored club matches were played during the First World War, but competitions continued through service teams such as the
Bretons Traditional Breton symbols and/or symbols of Brittany include the national anthem "Bro Gozh ma Zadoù" based on the Welsh "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau". The traditional motto of the former Dukes of Brittany is "Kentoc'h mervel eget bezañ saotret" in Breton, or "Potius mori quam fœdari" in Latin. The "national day" is observed on 1 August, the Feast of Saint Erwann (Saint Yves). The ermine is an important symbol of Brittany reflected in the ancient blazons of the Duchy of Brittany and also in the chivalric order, "L’Ordre de l’Hermine" (The Order of the Ermine). Breizh.net – a non-profit association dedicated