THE most unusual thing about the cocky match-winning hero interviewed after the England-Wales rugby match was the colour of his shirt.

(Picture: Giphy) Well, not really. The flag – granted official status in 1959 – features a bright red dragon with wings, spikes and a pointed tail, placed on a green and white background.

Thus symbolising the historical struggle between the Welsh (red dragon) and the English (white dragon). Why is the red dragon on the Welsh flag? Published. 7 July 2019 ...

As part of Welsh History Month, Evelien Bracke, of Swansea University, argues the case for the Welsh dragon. Share. by WalesOnline; 05:30, 27 Apr 2013 Updated 15:38, 29 Apr 2013; ...

It comprised a small red dragon, surrounded by a circle of Welsh words Y Ddraig goch ddyry cychwyn (the red dragon gives impetus). This augmented badge was placed on a white flag and flown over ...

Mr Bartam said: “Indeed it was Henry VII who first had the Welsh Dragon blessed, at his coronation at St Paul’s Cathedral, when it was first placed on a white and green background." ...

What is the most important object in Welsh history? As part of Welsh History Month, Evelien Bracke, of Swansea University, argues the case for the Welsh dragon ...

It comprised a small red dragon, surrounded by a circle of Welsh words Y Ddraig goch ddyry cychwyn (the red dragon gives impetus). This augmented badge was placed on a white flag and flown over ...