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Prior to re-development in 2005 , the venue could hold an audience of 10,500 seated. The famous east stand, which provided cloisters over part of Oystermouth road has since been demolished and replaced with a metallic structure unloved by locals. The tallest Flood Light stand in Europe is in St. Helen's Ground. Cricket archive Rugby Between 1882 and 1954 , this was an international rugby centre. It was here that Swansea RFC defeated New Zealand 11-3 on Saturday 28th September 1935 . Thus becoming the first ever club side to beat the All Blacks. It was also here that Swansea RFC defeated world champions Australia 21-6 in November 1992, when Australia played their first match of their Welsh Tour. Swansea Cricket ground Between 1919 and 1952 , St. Helens was also the home of Swansea Uplands RFC until the club sought its new home in Upper Killay . St. Helens Cricket ground Cricket It was in this ground in against Glamorgan . Cricket picture Glamorgan County Cricket Club also play here. REFERENCES |
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