Rugby union

His truth. His story. In his words.

This book has been produced to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Gloucester Rugby and includes details of all of the 5156 matches (3106 won,1706 lost and 344 drawn) played by the Club from the very first on 4 October 1873 up to the end of the 2022-23 season. It also includes a summary of every season and team photographs for most seasons. The contributors to this book are all trustees of Gloucester Rugby Heritage, a charity run by volunteers and supported by Gloucester Rugby, the Gloucester Rugby Foundation and Gloucestershire Archives. This book is the last in a series of five, previous volumes having recorded the history of the Kingsholm ground, representative matches played there, Gloucester Rugby in cup competitions, and Gloucester Rugby players.

Join Stell and her team - the Mighty Hammers - as they try to navigate being young, free and single in a bustling London. Oh, and they play rugby too. Well, not "proper" rugby, as according to them, they are just a "social" team, which traditionally involves as much drinking, bad behaviour and as many romantic liaisons as they can fit in before the next match. Well, that's what they thought at the start of one memorable season...Written by Milton Stephens, ex-rugby player and coach, Don't Let Them See You Cry tells the story of Stell and her friends' personal development over the course of a year where, through collective will, sheer bloody-mindedness and a determination to NOT BE TOLD who they should be, they finally confront many of the issues in their personal relationships that they never even knew they had. As well as getting to smash, both on and off the field of play!"

Kévin Veyssière takes us on a journey through the genesis and evolution of rugby, a sport so attached to its traditions that it has long shied away from the spotlight, to become today a tool for understanding changes in our world.

The first book to go behind the scenes with England's Red Roses, unveiling their, challenges, heartbreaks and triumphs. Jessica Hadyen tells this remarkable story, featuring interviews with all the major players in the squad to tell the true story of the team, including Marlie Packer, Jess Breach, former captain Sara Hunter and many more.

"Carl Hayman, All Black 1000, once the most highly prized player in world rugby and a giant of the game in every sense - someone who was always respected, even feared. But at the end of seventeen years as a professional rugby player, the last eight played with the sole aim of setting up his family's future, Hayman's life began to unravel. In Head On, Hayman relives a remarkable rugby career, living out his boyhood dreams and fast-tracked into the All Blacks at 21, playing in a world cup and then moving to Europe where he became one of the best-paid players on the planet. But this book is also about the pressures on the modern athlete, where physical performance and commerce collide and players become victims of their own success"--Publisher description.

The author is a dedicated follower of Castleford Tigers in the sport of rugby league and has previously published 27 books featuring this club and sport in general. His full portfolio adds five animal stories, both fictional and real, describing their adventures plus another eleven books detailing interesting memoirs and thoughts and how he has overcome the odds. This book, released in spring 2023, details Castleford's record against each of their rivals in the sport of rugby league from 1926 to 2022.

Leinster - one of the most successful and influential Irish sporting teams of all time. Established in 1879, they boast a dazzling roster of players, past and present, including Brian O' Driscoll, Johnny Sexton, Jamie Heaslip, and current captain James Ryan. But there is so much more to rugby in Leinster, and, for the first time, this book compiles its rich history, from its foundation, through the amateur years, to the club's many spectacular championships in the twenty-first century, when the national love for rugby kicked up a gear. Doolin ruminates on the sport's relationships with politics and class, and of course celebrates all the breathless victories enjoyed by Leinster teams at every level. And success doesn't stop with silverware; since the nineteenth century Leinster Rugby has been influencing the spheres of education, business and politics throughout the province and the country as a whole. Nothing reflects the complexities of politics and identity in Ireland more than rugby. A History of Rugby in Leinster is a vibrant celebration of sporting greatness and of Leinster's enduring commitment to teamwork, integrity and community.

A fun coloring book for Welsh rugby fans, children and adults alike! Dynamic outlines of 21 golden moments in rugby history - anyone from 4 to 94 will enjoy bringing these memorable images to life. Includes glossary of rugby terms in Welsh and English and bilingual captions.

Step into the world of footy shorts and uncover the fascinating journey of these iconic garments. In this captivating exploration, we delve into the rich history, cultural significance, and enduring legacy of footy shorts. From their origins as practical sports attire to their emergence as fashion statements and symbols of team loyalty, footy shorts have transcended their humble beginnings to become an integral part of our cultural fabric. Join us as we navigate the fields, beaches, workplaces, and folklore where footy shorts have made their mark, celebrating their impact on sports, fashion, and identity. This immersive journey will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the vibrancy, versatility, and spirit embodied by footy shorts.

World in Union is the story of the Rugby World Cup told via its fifteen most important and dramatic matches. From the inauspicious beginnings of the 1987 tournament, which nearly didn't happen due to back-room politics, and the amateur era's aversion to commercialism, the Rugby World Cup has grown into the third largest sporting event in the world, behind only the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics. World in Union looks at the greatest games and the biggest controversies played out on the Rugby World Cup stage with each chapter focusing on a different game. Western Samoa breaking Welsh hearts, the emergence of Jonah Lomu, Nelson Mandela and Francois Pienaar uniting the Rainbow Nation, Wilkinson's drop for World Cup glory, France's habit of spoiling the All Blacks' party, Sam Warburton's controversial sending off and Japan's greatest moment-all this and more is covered in this enjoyable narrative for all rugby fans.

The long-awaited autobiography of Welsh rugby legend Anthony 'Charlie' Faulkner. Immortalized in the Max Boyce song, 'The Pontypool Front Row', he was a key member of the 1970s Golden Era Wales team in a period in which they dominated Northern Hemisphere rugby, with Grand Slams in 1976, 1978 and 1979, and four consecutive Triple Crowns.

A collection of in-depth interviews from one of Wales' best rugby journalists, looking back on the careers of 26 of Welsh rugby's finest players.

Fan of rugby union? Think you know it all? Test your knowledge with the ultimate Rugby Union quiz book: 50 rounds of 10 questions, with answers in the back.

A volume celebrating the golden era of Welsh Rugby in the 1970s, full of entertaining snippets and photographs galore reflecting the success of the Welsh team during a decade which saw players such as Gareth Edwards, Barry John, Phil Bennett, Mervyn Davies, JPR and many more becoming international superstars. Fun retro Seventies annual design.

Let's learn about a fun sport with My Rugby ABC Book. Rugby is for everyone. For boys and girls. For children of all shapes and sizes. And from all countries of the world. Play in the sun, rain and mud. There's fifteens and sevens and touch rugby. All you need is a ball and a smile. Make new friends. Play on a team. Learn to play safely. Hold the ball in both hands. Scrum! Pass! Run! Kick! Chase! Tackle! Then do it again. Getting tired!? Didn't think so. Let's TRY rugby from A to Z!

A comprehensive history of the 1972 Andes Flight disaster. MONOCHROME EDITION, 571 pages and 275 images. Also available in COLOUR.

Published to coincide with the 2023 Rugby World Cup, in conjunction with Rugby World, we have taken on the task of selecting the World's greatest ever players It's customary when choosing all-time greats from a cast of thousands to say how difficult a task it is, and how you're unlikely to agree the selection in Rugby Legends. Both those statements are true, of course, and certainly we have agonised over numerous positions. Fly-halves Johnny Sexton and Adrian Stoop, a tactical innovator, played a century apart to a staggering standard, yet neither makes our list. You could make a case for a raft of excluded Springbok forwards, from Hennie Muller to Eben Etzebeth. And how about Neil Back, described once by Austin Healey as the world's best player for many years. But there are only ten slots per position, with wings, locks and centres lumped together, so something has to give. We make no apology for our choice of 120 male and ten female players, each of whom are indisputably masters of their craft. At the back, we have whittled down our legends to an ultimate XV. We hope you enjoy this tribute to the great players and gain a few insights into the skills and character.

Glory in Union is a pictorial celebration of the Rugby World Cup, taking us on a thrilling journey from the inaugural tournament in 1987 to the present day. Using stunning stock images, it brings you the greatest and most iconic stars to have ever played the game, covering the great matches, turning points, controversy, heroes and villains.

Book 9 in the acclaimed Rugby Spirit series Eoin's been promoted early to the Senior Cup team - where he's the youngest ever player - and he's not sure if he's ready for it. A discovery from the earliest days of Irish rugby brings more ghostly encounters for Eoin - and leads him and his friends to tackle a series of crimes at the national stadium.