Examines the state of the game in New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, the European continent and in Britain and Ireland, providing an appraisal of the issues facing rugby. This book includes interviews with past and present rugby giants such as Brian O'Driscoll, Tana Umaga, Sir Clive Woodward, Graham Henry, Lawrence Dallaglio, and others.
Reliving the highlights of his illustrious career as a commentator, Bill McLaren talks about rugby and his regrets that rugby has gone professional. He is a fierce critic of what this has led to, and fears for the future health and safety of rugby players, because he regards the modern game as dangerously physical.
Handily pocket-sized to pull out in the middle of those pub arguments over who was the fastest, dirtiest or biggest, this book will not only tell you who scored the most tries, kicked the most goals or won the most trophies, but also who earned the most r
More than 100, 000 people claim to have seen Munster beat the All Blacks at Thomond Park, Limerick, even though the ground could only hold 12, 000. Here, the author sets out the real story of that day in October 1978, through the eyes of those who were ther
Fully revised and updated new edition of the best-selling The Official England Rugby Miscellany. Packed with stats, lists, "es, anecdotes and tables from the rich history of England rugby, this new edition includes more than 50 per cent new material, including England's winning campaign in the 2011 Six Nations tournament.
There is no game on earth quite like rugby. This is a celebration of rugby excellence, featuring not only a host of records from teams and tournaments around the world (in all the game's formats), but also the stories behind them and a series of potted bi
Crouch, touch, pause, engage, brace yourself for the revised and updated edition of World Rugby Union Records - a massive collection of records, facts and stats about the international game, featuring the big eight Nations as well as every far-flung outpost of the Rugby World. This book has 224 pages and is 29.3cm x 22.5cm x 1.8cm
Rugby union is full of colorful characters and stories from its glorious past. Now you can revel in a day-by-day account of gems from the rich seam of the glorious game's history. Amazing victories, stupendous tries, extreme individual feats, dramatic controversial incidents, and huge personalities.
Why do England play in white? How did an old lady called Doris help Jonny Wilkinson perfect his kicking technique? Who was the England player killed by a rhino? This title offers England rugby facts, stats, lists, "es and stories from the rich history of the game.
This official Welsh Rugby Union book is packed with exclusive, never-seen-before photographs following the Wales national squad players throughout their preparations, behind the scenes at every game and right up to the moment they lifted their third Grand Slam trophy in eight years. The pictures get right to the heart of what makes this side special and offer unprecedented access to the team as they established themselves as the leading nation in Northern Hemisphere rugby during a fantastic twelve month period. From the pre-tournament training camp in Poland and building on the momentum of a semi-final apprearance at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and the triumphant march to the Grand Slam is followed every step of the way. Experience again the drama of every match, beginning with the dramatic late win in Dublin, another exciting finish with England on the wrong side of the scoreline at Twickenham and ending with the victory over France at the Millennium Stadium which satiated a nation. As well as the match action, there are stunning images of the players in training and in all walks of life, relaxing away from the intensity of sporting combat. Supporters also feature in this exclusive official book thanks to a special Scroll of Honour which is printed in the publication. Every player who figured in the tournament features on the scroll alongside fans, making it a unique record of the unrivalled pride and passion which helped Wales make rugby history in 2012.
Rugby, they say, is a thuggish game played by gentlemen, and all foul and dastardly behavior is here--including a fair share of off-pitch misdemeanors. There are a bumper 15 chapters detailing the worst tackles, the worst missed kicks, the worst bits of cheating, the worst injuries, and the worst fights as well as the worst luck.