Sir Gareth Edwards: Rugby jersey sells for world record £240k

A jersey worn by Welsh rugby legend Sir Gareth Edwards has sold at auction for a world record £240,000.

It was worn by Sir Gareth when he scored one of rugby's greatest tries while playing for the Barbarians.

The shirt, from a 1973 match against New Zealand, had an estimated value of between £150,000 and £200,000.

The identity of the new owner of Edwards' number 9 jersey is not currently known.

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