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
National Anthem of Saudi Arabia National Anthem of Saudi Arabia The "National Anthem of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" (, ") was first officially adopted in 1950 without lyrics. It was then adopted again in 1984 with lyrics written by Ibrahim Khafaji (). The original composition was by Abdul-Rahman al-Khateeb () in 1947 and the brass instrumental version was later arranged by Seraj Omar (). It is referred to by Saudi Arabians as simply as "The National Anthem" (, "), although it is commonly known by its incipit, "Sārʿī" (, "Hasten"). The lyrics call upon the country to hasten to greatness and raise the flag,