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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 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.

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.

Interviewing legends like Keith Wood and Moss Keane, John Scally unearths stories behind the funniest moments in Irish sporting history. From famous wind-ups to exactly what happens on tour, 100 Funny Irish Rugby Moments is perfect for rugby fans looking for a laugh.

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.

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.

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.

Launched as rugby hit fever pitch at the 2023 World Cup, Remarkable Rugby Grounds is the perfect title for the passionate rugby fan who will be astonished at the worldwide reach of their favourite game.

The autobiography of New Zealand and All Blacks legend, Sonny Bill Williams

The sport of rugby caters for all types of athletes: from the kickers, sprinters, jumpers, tacklers, maulers, anticipators, interceptors, ball catchers, acrobats to the ones that can wrestle and stand strong, even testing mental toughness. Since the introduction of the Rugby World Cup Tournament in 1987, many statistics and trends were established and this Rugby World Cup Infographic Book captures this graphically from individual, to team, to country level. This infographic book will enable you to maximise your knowledge about the nine Rugby World Cup Tournaments that have taken place since 1987. History, statistics, trends, highlights, disappointments - all in infographic style to consolidate information and to optimise your time. The uniqueness of this book is its infographic style of information sharing and visualisation of the Rugby World Cup statistics, names, records as well as analyses and opinions on one of the most popular sports in the world.

The purpose of this book is to provide the player, family, coach and player's support network with the information needed for positional excellence in the position of Tight-head Prop (No. 3) in rugby union. The objectives of this book are to: 1. To provide the reader with an understanding of the natural physical and mental development of young players.2. To provide an appreciation of the statistics of modern rugby union and use that information to guide the player's development.3. To provide a blueprint for the elite conditioning needed to help young players achieve results in the modern game of rugby union.4. To provide an insight into what selectors and coaches are looking for at the representative level.5. To provide FREE access to a professional player development portal where the player can record and grow their own player profile.6. To achieve excellence in the key aspects of a competitive team sport.

The purpose of this book is to provide the player, family, coach and player's support network with the information needed for positional excellence in the position of Loose-lock (No. 4) in rugby union. The objectives of this book are: 1. To provide the reader with an understanding of the natural physical and mental development of young players in the sport of rugby union. 2. To explain the demands of rugby union and use that information to help guide the player's development. 3. To provide a blueprint for the core conditioning needed to achieve results in the game of rugby union. 4. To provide an insight into what selectors and coaches are looking for at a representative level. 5. To provide FREE access to a professional player development portal www.developaplayer.com whereby the player can record and share their rugby development with friends, family, coaches, sponsors and selectors.

The purpose of this book is to provide the player, family, coach and player's support network with the information needed for positional excellence in the position of Loose-head Prop (No. 1) in rugby union. The objectives of this book are: 1. To provide the reader with an understanding of the natural physical and mental development of young players. 2. To provide an appreciation of the statistics of modern rugby union and use that information to guide the player's development. 3. To provide a blueprint for the elite conditioning needed to help young players achieve results in the modern game of rugby union. 4. To provide an insight into what selectors and coaches are looking for at the representative level. 5. To provide FREE access to a professional player development portal where the player can record and grow their own player profile. 6. To achieve excellence in the key aspects of a competitive team sport.

The purpose of this book is to provide the player, family, coach and player's support network with the information needed for positional excellence in the position of Openside Winger (No. 14) in rugby union. The objectives of this book are: 1. To provide the reader with an understanding of the natural physical and mental development of young players in the sport of rugby union. 2. To explain the demands of rugby union and use that information to help guide the player's development. 3. To provide a blueprint for the core conditioning needed to achieve results in the game of rugby union. 4. To provide an insight into what selectors and coaches are looking for at a representative level. 5. To provide FREE access to a professional player development portal www.developaplayer.com whereby the player can record and share their rugby development with friends, family, coaches, sponsors and selectors.

The purpose of this book is to provide the player, family, coach and player's support network with the information needed for positional excellence in the position of Blindside Winger (No. 11) in rugby union. The objectives of this book are: 1. To provide the reader with an understanding of the natural physical and mental development of young players in the sport of rugby union. 2. To explain the demands of rugby union and use that information to help guide the player's development. 3. To provide a blueprint for the core conditioning needed to achieve results in the game of rugby union. 4. To provide an insight into what selectors and coaches are looking for at a representative level. 5. To provide FREE access to a professional player development portal www.developaplayer.com whereby the player can record and share their rugby development with friends, family, coaches, sponsors and selectors.