Anyone But England: Constructing Welsh Identity Through Ruby Communities

Description

This interdisciplinary study examines Welsh national identity through sport. Specifically, our research focuses on rugby fandom and the sport’s role as a cultural site of imagined community. We employ a mixed-methods approach through quantitative, qualitative and historical discourse analysis to explore sociological, historical and sport-focused constructions of national identity. Framed through theories of imagined communities and constructed identities, our research conceptualises homogenous identities of community whilst simultaneously considering the individual. Analysis of Welsh identity, through the Six Nations and Rugby World Cup, contextualises how Welsh sporting support can help us understand a Wales of vibrant culture and cohesive communities

Period	29 Jun 2026
Event title	Learned Society of Wales Early Career Researchers' Colloquium
Event type	Conference
Location	Aberystwyth, United KingdomShow on map
Degree of Recognition	National