There were wins for France, Ireland and Wales on the weekend — and for one person who use their banding knowledge to get the answers right on our rugby quiz.

Correct answers

These were the correct answers:

Owain Glyndwr was the Prince of Wales who was the subject of a test-piece written by Maldwyn Price and used at the British Open Championships — way back in 1938.

Tam O' Shanter's Ride was the epic poem by Robert Burns about the perils of a drunken horse ride in the middle of the Scottish night. It was the British Open test-piece in 1956.

Niccolo Paganini was the Italian virtuoso violinist and inspiration behind Philip Wilby's famous 'Variations' test-piece.

Fraternity was the motto of the French Republic and the name of a European Championship test-piece.

Peter Graham's 2019 British Open test-piece, 'Dynasty' contained an excerpt from the famous World War 1 song,' Long Way to Tipperary'.

Wilkinson is the surname of both Foden's principal cornet (Mark) and the English outside half (Jonny) who dropped the goal to win the 2003 Rugby World Cup.

Winner

The winner was the rugby loving Eugene Patton from Greysteel in Northern Ireland who for over 40 years played with the Strabane Band.

He now enjoys playing flugel and trumpet with a Concert Band but still keeps a keen eye on the banding world through 4BR.