Rugby category: 302 books

I frammenti della vita incredibile – con tanto di prove – di un ex ragazzo afono diventato telecronista, dell’unico sportivo italiano con tre dita a raggiungere la serie A di rugby. Dai retroscena di “commentopoli” che si nascondono dietro il mondo del­le tele­cro­nache, agli spaccati...

England has contributed some of the greatest players and most colourful characters to the rich history of the Lions, and never more so than in recent years. During the course of little more than a decade, a golden era for the Red Rose yielded four Grand Slams en route to the thrilling climax of the...

Originally published in 1928, this is a wonderfully comprehensive look at 'rugger'. It includes personal reminiscences of some of the top players from the 1900s and goes on to offer a complete training and tactics guide. Illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams, the book still has much...

You know you're a rugby fanatic when... ... your Facebook profile photo is a close-up of your latest injury. ... you own more replica shirts than work ones. If this sounds all too familiar, read one to discover whether you're truly obsessed with the odd-shaped ball or just one player short of a scrum!

The Official Springbok Opus - The ultimate celebration of the extraordinary history of this symbol of a nation. Has any sports team ever played such an integral role in the emotional, social and political heartbeat of a nation? The story of the birth struggle and growth of the Springboks has been constantly...

Founded in 1987, the Rugby World Cup is one of the biggest events in the sporting calendar. We look at the men, and the teams who made the headlines

ALL the results and info from over 1000 England rugby union representative games played between 1969 and 2010 are presented here in one series of books - this is the second edition of Volume One with corrections and additions. These books fully cover England cap matches, England XV, England B, England...

ALL the results and info from over 1000 England rugby union representative games played between 1969 and 2010 are presented here in one series of books - this is Volume Three. These books fully cover England cap matches, England XV, England B, England A, England Saxons, England U25, England U23, England...

For the first time, Mike Ross brings sports fans into the dark heart of the professional game of rugby union. Ross is recognized as the greatest scrummager in Irish rugby history – and the man who was the foundation stone for the beginning of the Joe Schmidt era, which saw Leinster win back-to-back...

Originally published in 1938, this is book is a comprehensive manual of rugby technique and tactics. Well illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams, this still contains much of practical use to the modern reader. Contents Include: Individual Practice; Dribbling; Tackling; Kicking; Passing;...

True Professional tells the story of Clive Sullivan, who emerged from one of Cardiff's toughest neighbourhoods to become an icon of rugby league. Overcoming a major childhood injury and a car crash early in his career, he was a ruthless and thrilling presence on the wings of both Hull FC and Hull KR...

This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with fascinating facts, amusing anecdotes and captivating stories and quotes from the world of rugby, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy of picking up the ball and running with it.

ALL the results and info from over 1000 England rugby union representative games played between 1969 and 2010 are presented here in one series of books - this is Volume Two. These books fully cover England cap matches, England XV, England B, England A, England Saxons, England U25, England U23, England...

Cornwall has long been recognised as being one of the hotbeds of English rugby enjoying a level of interest and support even outstripping that of football. Ten years ago Penzance and Newlyn rebranded itself as the Cornish Pirates and now operates as the only truly professional sports team in the area....