Rugby (Union & League)
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100 Funny Irish Rugby Moments
Irish rugby’s most hilarious and outrageous moments100 Funny Irish Rugby Moments is a collection of priceless anecdotes from the field, with interviews from Moss Keane, Mick Galwey, Peter Clohessy and plenty more, plus a foreword by the legendary Tony Ward.
From Lansdowne Road to Thomond Park, from Connacht to Ulster and Leeside to the Lions, these are some of the most unexpected tales of Irish rugby legends, like when . . .
– BRIAN O’DRISCOLL HOSTED A BOND GIRL
– PAUL O’CONNELL MET PRINCE WILLIAM
– RORY BEST TURNED INTO SLEEPING BEAUTY
– AND JAMES LOWE MADE A STRANGE REQUEST OF THE GARDAÍThis book offers a unique glimpse into the funniest moments that have happened on and off the pitch with some of rugby’s greatest characters.
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100 Great Scottish Rugby Moments
Here are Scottish rugby’s most legendary, celebratory and brilliant moments from the last 50 years.100 Great Scottish Rugby Moments is a unique celebration of the sport’s most significant moments. Including:
• Andy Irvine’s kick to beat England in 1974
• The 1984 Grand Slam
• David Sole, Tony Stanger and the 1990 Grand Slam
• Toony, Paris and that pass
• The great Bill McLaren’s final commentary• Doddie Weir’s Big Entry
• The 2019 Calcutta Cup – a match like no other . . .These epic moments feature exclusive interviews with Gregor Townsend, Jim Telfer, Ian Robertson, Ian McLauchlan, Andy Irvine, Alan Lawson, Iain Milne, Jim Calder, John Rutherford, Finlay Calder, Craig Chalmers, David Sole, Tony Stanger, Scott Hastings, Gavin Hastings, Doddie Weir, Rob Wainwright, Gary Armstrong, Kenny Logan, Bryan Redpath, Chris Paterson, Al Kellock, Sean Maitland and many others. Enjoy a host of brilliant anecdotes and remarkable insights into the controversies, epic matches, thrilling contests and pivotal events on and off the field which shaped these 100 GREAT SCOTTISH RUGBY MOMENTS.
“All the key moments from the last 50 years of Scottish rugby are captured . . . 100 Great Scottish Rugby Moments will definitely bring back some truly great memories for you.”
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101 Funny Irish Rugby Moments
Irish rugby’s most hilarious and outrageous moments101 Funny Irish Rugby Moments is a collection of priceless anecdotes from the field, with interviews from Moss Keane, Mick Galwey, Peter Clohessy and plenty more, plus a foreword by the legendary Tony Ward.
From Lansdowne Road to Thomond Park, from Connacht to Ulster and Leeside to the Lions, these are some of the most unexpected tales of Irish rugby legends, like when . . .
– BRIAN O’DRISCOLL HOSTED A BOND GIRL
– PAUL O’CONNELL MET PRINCE WILLIAM
– RORY BEST TURNED INTO SLEEPING BEAUTY
– AND JAMES LOWE MADE A STRANGE REQUEST OF THE GARDAÍThis book offers a unique glimpse into the funniest moments that have happened on and off the pitch with some of rugby’s greatest characters.
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80 Irish Rugby Word Search Puzzles – International Team Edition: – Test Your Knowledge Of Past And Present Irish International Rugby Players & Coaches – 800 Names To Find
80 Irish Rugby Word Search Puzzles – International Team Edition
This fantastic book contains a total of 80 word search puzzles containing the names of Irish International rugby players from the past and present. See if you can find the 800 Irish Rugby team’s legends and today’s rising stars!
Rediscover the legends of Irish rugby.
Who are the top try scorers, the top point scorers, the most capped captains, the youngest ever players, oldest ever players and the players who have made the most appearances?
Have fun finding out all the answers with this fantastic book!Inside you will find 80 20×20 letter grids with hidden names on each page.
br>On each page there are the names contained somewhere in the grid and the page number of the solution grid – if you need it!There are hours of fun to be had for yourself or a Ireland Rugby supporter you know. This book is the perfect birthday or Christmas gift for any fan of Irish International Rugby.
THIS BOOK CONTAINS:
– 80 Word Search Puzzles with solutions
– Full page Puzzles with word list
– Premium matte cover design
– High quality white paper
– Perfect size for travel 6″ x 9″
– 103 Pages in total.
– Hours of entertainment!All information is correct at time of publication.
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A History of Rugby in Leinster
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.
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A Little Bit of Rugby Wit: Quips and Quotes for the Rugby Obsessed
This collection of rugby humour is perfect for anyone who lives and breathes the glorious game. Packed with the very best quips and quotes for lovers of the oval-shaped ball, it guarantees laughs and lots of celebratory fist pumps.
Scrum down and prepare yourself for a full-on tour of the game through the eyes of iconic players, pithy commentators and dumbfounded celebrities. It’ll reveal whether rugby really is a game that requires all brawn and little brain, explore the divisive history between the Union and League and celebrate the legends of the sport.
Up until the final whistle, the quotes in this book will have you on the edge of your seat. Offering an amusing look at the lives of rugby stars on and off the pitch, it’ll have you cheering for more and make you even more nuts for the honourable and always beautiful game than you already are.
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All My Rugby Shit: Practical Rugby Game Coach Play Book | Coaching Notebook with Blank Field Diagrams for Drawing Up Plays, Drills, Planning Tactics & Strategy | Funny Gift for…
All My Rugby Shit – Rugby Playbook – for Men, Women, Teens & Kids
Perfect playbook for rugby players and coaches with blank field diagrams to explain your ideas quickly in training and during the game. This practical notebook is suitable for athletes and rugby enthusiasts.
All pages are filled with a beautiful template of the playing pitch/paddock and space to draw positions, tactics, and whatever else you need to plan to win the game.
See the back cover for an example of what you can expect inside this playbook!
This book includes:
- Beautifully designed premium matte cover
- Size: Easy-to-store 6 x 9 inches
- 100 pages with Rugby court templates
- Perfect binding, quality white paper sheet
Makes a great funny gift/present for all Rugby Lovers for Birthdays, Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, etc…!
So get your copy today! and don’t forget to check my other notebooks and find the perfect one that will suit you, or would be ideal for that special gift for a loved one. My books carry a range of different notebooks and you will undoubtedly find the right one for you by checking through our different and exciting graphic options.
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Almost 101 Small Sided Games and Relays for Rugby
Excellent dual code coaching manual written by best selling author Damian McGrath. Follows the hugely successful 101 Rugby Training Drills book. On this occasion using games instead of drills. This book is endorsed by some of the leading coaches from both codes of rugby.Read more
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Break the Line: Analysis & Method in Attacking Rugby
Rick Ferrara joins Phil Sharpe, Head Coach of Holt RFC in London’s Eastern Division, for the Second Edition of the popular Break the Line tactics manual, featuring rich commentary on each tactic, a new drills section, and QR code links to videos that show each tactic in action.Break the Line is a primer for coaches and players who want to understand the concepts behind attacking in rugby at a developmental level and beyond. It examines how, from very basic ideas, a player or coach can develop more complex attacks in the open field. The diagrams are designed specifically for this book. They are clear, intuitive, and meant to convey the speed and angles at which attackers and their support should move in order to win in tactical situations.
By being so ultra-focused, Break the Line is an excellent guide, particularly for those who wish to gain an advantage in understanding what makes for sharp, efficient, and winning offense. Inside you’ll find simple and complex open-field tactics, analysis, tricks to winning situations, “spoilers” that ruin offensive attacks, drills for honing certain skills, and tips for real-world application of the techniques.
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Can You Be Fluent In Success?: A fresh perspective on business coaching through the lens of an international rugby leader
Can You Be Fluent In Success? Damian McGrath has experienced a life of trial and success through a career coaching professional international rugby across the world. In this book Damian looks back at his life and relates his wisdom and accomplishments, in coaching, to succeeding in life and business.
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Classic Rugby Clangers: Fluffs, fails and foul-ups from the world’s rugby pitches
A highly amusing collection of rugby’s most cringeworthy moments, from messed-up tries and fluffed penalties to post-match hi-jinks.
This hilarious collection of stories taken from over 130 years of rugby history recounts some of the moments their perpetrators would rather forget. A relentlessly high-speed game, rugby is particularly prone to crucial split-second tests of human fallibility and eccentricity, and for every player snatching victory at the last gasp there is somebody whose overconfidence or moment of self-doubt leaves the spectator clutching his head in disbelief. And on top of that, rugby players are notorious for their off-the-pitch shenanigans, many examples of which are featured here.
Specially updated and revised with brand-new material for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, taking place in England for the first time in over 20 years, this book is a must-buy for the rugby nut in your life.
Word count: 50,000
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Coaching Rugby: Including More Than 100 Drills and Games for Coaching All the Basics
Foreword by Sir Clive Woodward. Anxious about coaching rugby to children? Maybe you’re already coaching, but sometimes struggle to get your points across to your players? Perhaps you find yourself frequently running out of preparation time or think your sessions are becoming dull? Coaching Rugby is Dan Cottrell’s best-selling manual created for new and aspiring coaches of junior players. It is designed to help you build your players’ techniques, skills and understanding of the whole game from ages 8 to 16, to give them the best start possible to their rugby playing career. Divided into two parts, part one focuses on the basics of working with young players in a safe and rewarding environment. Part two contains more than 100 training sessions, games and developments to coach and enhance all the basic skills of rugby union.Read more
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England Rugby On This Day: History, Facts & Figures from Every Day of the Year: History, Facts & Figures from Every Day of the Year
England Rugby On This Day revisits the most magical and memorable moments from the national team’s distinguished history, mixing in a maelstrom of anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irresistibly dippable diary – with an entry for every day of the year. From the first ever rugby international (the 1871 meeting with Scotland) to their exploits at the 2019 Rugby World Cup and beyond, the book covers all the highs and lows of 150 years of international rugby. With a record number of grand slams and triple crowns, England are the most successful team in the Six Nations. They reached the pinnacle of the game when they won the 2003 World Cup but have also suffered heartache in three losing finals. Relive 4 January 1936 when Prince Alexander Obolensky stunned the All Blacks, 5 March 1980 when John Carleton sealed a long-awaited grand slam with a hat-trick of tries, and of course 22 November 2003 – the day Jonny Wilkinson kicked England to World Cup glory in Sydney.Read more
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Rugby But Were too Afraid to Ask
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Rugby But Were too Afraid to Ask explains the often-baffling laws of modern sport in a light-hearted and easy-to-understand way to the new fan/spectator or the ‘sport widow’. This is a witty, off-the-wall guide to the rules of the modern game, as if written by a very patient but understanding friend. Writer Iain Macintosh explains how rugby works and why is it so popular, and reveals the history of the sport. He guides the novice through the basic rules of the game in a bouncy, easy-to-fathom style, but also explains the fast-changing pace of the modern game that has made it even more compelling. If you’ve ever been terrified by phrases like ‘ruck and maul’, or never quite understood the legalised ‘bundle’ that is a scrum, this book will remove the mystery and explain all you ever needed to know about rugby, but were too afraid to ask.Read more
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How To Build The Rugby Player Body: Building a Rugby Player Physique, The Rugby Player Workout, Hardcore Workout Plan, Diet Plan with Nutritional Values, Build Quality Muscle
If you want to Build Muscle, Lose Fat and look like a Rugby Player without steroids, good genetics, or throwing precious time and hard-earned money down the drain at the gym…then read on. We’ve all seen the fantastic physiques on show at the Rugby World Cup, Rugby League and Rugby Union – huge thighs, the big chest, wide back and bulging arms. But it’s the aesthetics – the whole body looks tight, compact, powerful, and yet not overly bulky or ripped. That is the type of physique that gets attention and if you’re interested in creating that physique than i can help. This is a full 2 week training and diet manual that you simply follow and repeat. It is varied enough for you to keep using forever and to manipulate if you see fit. The book contains: 26 Chapters jammed full of training regimes and dietary plans 12 full muscle bulging workouts to manipulate to continually experiment with that trains the entire body twice over the 2 weeks All 2 weeks of diet and nutrition including protein shakes Laid out simply for at-a-glance if you’re on the go at the gym or training at home. –Firstly… I keep things simple – no B.S rubbish about doing LESS training and eating LESS and how there is some SECRET holding you back. How did the bodybuilders in the 60’s and 70’s look so great? Training frequency and nutrition. How and what – that’s the only secret. But you’ve probably been doing some of the things right but not all – that’s where this book can help you. I focus on 3 simple cornerstones… –Training Frequency Don’t worry you don’t need to follow months of weird training routines – mine is two weeks – and repeat. A hard and heavy week one – followed by a lighter week two, but we still hit hard. Muscles are shocked into growth in week one and recover in week two. I lay out all the routines ‘at-a-glance’ for quick checking on your phone or tablet while at the gym. –BodyFat Through the intensity of the workouts and the nutritional plan we are going to reduce your body fat. Why? Your Testosterone is utilized at it’s best when you have a lower body fat percentage. –Nutrition Nutrition is considered the most important part of building muscle. If the nutrition is incorrect then it doesn’t matter how impeccable your training routines are, you will not progress. I’m sure you have an idea about nutrition, but I’m here to give your knowledge a little boast. You’ve heard of high protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats? But what is the most effective foods to eat to get those essential nutrients. I include a days meal plan with every day of training. Finally… I also go into the tips for maximizing size including what supplements to use and when. I also go into tips for maximizing training intensity – Supersets and TUT. This is all about power and guts – it’s time to create that Rugby Player Body that you always wanted. Imagine you in a 3 months time and people complimenting you on how you look? Let’s make a change and get started! No more wasted workouts – check out this 26 chapter rugby player workout training guide and get building size!Read more
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HOW TO PLAY RUGBY: A Beginner’s Guide to the Rules of Rugby, Essential Tactics & Key to Proper Techniques When Tackling and Safety
Rugby is a recreation with teams, where the concept is to get the ball into your opponent’s side of the field and score a attempt behind the tryline. The ball can be kicked or thrown at some point of the sport, however you may handiest bypass the ball to your teammates by passing backwards or sideways, never forward.
Rugby for Beginners is an easy to read introduction to rugby for starters. It provides a simplified explanation of the game, it’s origin and foundational values. Gives an easy-to-understand explanation of basic rules, referee signals, positions and field dimensions. Traditions, general rugby terms, objectives, strategies and more. Whatever your situation, you need to learn the basics of rugby. This short, simple, and to the point book will get you up to speed on all the information you need to know.Get a copy to get started!
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Our Game: New Zealand Rugby at 150
The year 2020 marks the 150th anniversary of the first game of rugby in Nelson; this book celebrates 150 years of New Zealand’s national game, the game more than any other that has helped shape the New Zealand psyche and identity. It will take the form of 150 short stories – stories about the players, the teams, the provinces, the trophies, everything that helped make the game what it is, from the first in the horse and buggy days to the latest in the days of ultra-modern technology. It will talk of players who no one living saw play; and it will talk of players who are recognised wherever they go in the widening rugby world. And who can talk of players and resist speculating who the greatest of all might have been? It’s opinions and speculation that make up some of the enduring appeal of the game New Zealanders are (mostly) better at than anyone else.Read more
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Rugby Basics: Your Beginners Guide
Rugby Basics: Your Beginners Guide is a simple and easy-to-read book in
which you’ll discover top tips and practical advice to learn all about rugby including….- The History of Rugby
- An Overview of Rugby
- Rugby Gear and Equipment
- Rugby Positions
- Rules of the Game
- Getting Into Shape
- Preventing Injuries
- Proper Nutrition
- Finding a Good Coach
- Speed Training
- Strength Training
- Performing a Tackle
- Improving Your Skills
- In-Season Fitness
- Understanding The Referee’s Signals
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Rugby Club: A funny story from the grassroots game.
Ashley Havers knows nothing about rugby, but he’s determined to save Badcock RFC from certain bankruptcy.
After entering the team into a local tournament, Ashley embarks on an unexpected journey to turn a shockingly awful team into tournament winners. Despite the long odds and the overwhelming pressure, he’s convinced he can take them all the way. But just when it looks like it’s all sorted, his world falls apart, and Ashley must fight for the future of the club he inherited.
If you enjoyed the comedy of Dodgeball (the film) and the heart of Ted Lasso (the series), then you’ll love this heartwarming tale of a man determined to save a club from going bust.
Buy now to find out if Ashley can rally the players and staff to save the club from impending demolition. A great light read.
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Rugby Coach Planner: Gifts Idea For Men and Women Who Rugby Game Lover
Features:
– Blank Rugby Court Pages
– Game Statistics
– “7.44 × 9.69” Inch Paperback Book
– 110 Pages
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Rugby For Beginners: Step-By-Step Tips & Tricks To Mastering Rugby Rules, Scoring, & Tactics 2023-2024
Are you interested in learning how to Play Rugby?Do you not know how to start?
If you answered “yes” to any of these, then this is the perfect book for you to start mastering Rugby easily!
✅ Rugby for Beginners is a light-hearted, easy to read introduction to rugby for starters. It provides a simplified explanation of the game, it’s origin and foundational values. Gives an easy-to-understand explanation of basic rules, referee signals, positions and field dimensions.
✅ This short, simple, and to the point book will get you up to speed on all the information you need to know.
Don’t pass up this amazing opportunity – now you can easily begin mastering Rugby from zero to hero
Are you ready to start mastering Rugby? Then scroll up and grab your copy today!
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Rugby Game Strategy Playbook: Blank Gamebook With Rugby Field Diagrams & Ruled Pages for Rugby Players, Coaches & Assistant Coach
This Rugby field diagram notebook is great for Rugby players, coaches and assistant coaches.Each of these notebooks has 108 pages. There are alternate Rugby field diagrams and notes pages for 52 matches. Notes pages can be used for game/ strategy notes and corresponding Rugby field diagrams to record the positions, markings, and movements. This notebook can be used for drawing up game strategies for matches, practice sessions and can also be used for scouting.
Features:
- 6X9 inch size
- 108 pages with 52 Rugby field diagrams and 52 pages for game/strategy notes
- Durable glossy cover
- Ideal for planning game strategy and drawing up plans
- Must-have addition in any Rugby player’s/ coach’s kit
Great gift idea for Rugby players and coaches for any occasion – birthday, anniversary, Christmas, or other holidays!
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Rugby Girl ( noun ): Notebook Funny Gift Idea Professional & Beginners Rugby – Rugby lovers , Rugby Coaches Notes, composition sports planner , … Players – Gift Birthday…
This Notebook/Journal for – Rugby girl ( noun ) Like a normal girl but …way cooler – See also : empowered fierce.
if you are a Rugby Players , this book is necessary for you to excel in your achievements and training. this book consists of a beautifully designed Rugby court. It can be used as a playbook, an exploratory notebook, or a training scheme.
Notebook Features:
120 Pages Of High Quality Paper Cover & Black & white interior Perfect For Pen, Ink Or Pencils 6” X 9” Paperback Notebook It Can Be Used As A Journal/ Notebook .
Fine paper and roomy lines make writing more enjoyable It Will Make An awesome present for Rugby coach , Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any occasion Give it without a reason, just to show someone you love them.
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Rugby is life notebook | Black & white cover | 120 lined pages | matte cover: Rugby notepad | Rugby lovers gift | Notepad for rugby fans
A perfect notebook for rugby fans, players, coaches and enthusiasts. It can be used to note ideas, thoughts or even game tactics and results.
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Rugby is Life notebook | Perfect gift for rugby fans and rugby players | Notepad for fans, players and coaches: Blue & yellow glossy cover with rugby ball, player and sticks |…
Rugby is Life notebook
Great for rugby players and rugby fans
A perfect gift for rugby lovers
Can be used as a notepad for keeping track of tactics, scores, gameplay and personal goals & achievements. Or can be used as a general day to day pad of paper.Read more
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Rugby Notebook
Product Details:
• Product Size 6 By 9 Inc
• Interior: White Paper
• Pages: 100
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Rugby Players: Notebook With Rosters, Field Diagrams, Gift Idea Professional & Beginners Rugby – Rugby lovers , Coach Notes, And Match Results – Gift … & men – Gift Birthday…
This Notebook/Journal for – Things I Want To Say To My Rugby Players But Can’t –
if you are a Rugby coach or player, this book is necessary for you to excel in your achievements and training. this book consists of a beautifully designed Rugby court. It can be used as a playbook, an exploratory notebook, or a training scheme.
Notebook Features:
120 Pages Of High Quality Paper Cover & Black & white interior Perfect For Pen, Ink Or Pencils 6” X 9” Paperback Notebook It Can Be Used As A Journal/ Notebook .
Fine paper and roomy lines make writing more enjoyable It Will Make An awesome present for Rugby coach , Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any occasion Give it without a reason, just to show someone you love them.
*Get your now and enjoy!
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Rugby Revolution: The Women Who Tackled Tradition
Unveil the electrifying world of women’s rugby in “Rugby Revolution: Women Who Tackled Tradition.” This riveting narrative transcends sport, delving deep into the hearts and minds of extraordinary athletes who shattered stereotypes and paved their path to glory.
Step onto the pitch and into history as we trace the remarkable evolution of women’s rugby, from its humble origins to a global phenomenon. Meet the fearless trailblazers who dared to defy convention, rewriting the rules and breaking down barriers that once stood in their way.
Through gripping stories of triumph and tribulation, you’ll witness the unwavering dedication, unyielding spirit, and sheer courage that define these athletes. Their journeys from obscurity to the international spotlight will ignite your passion for the game and inspire you to conquer challenges with boundless determination.
“Rugby Revolution” explores the camaraderie that transcends borders, the thrill of intense competition, and the profound impact of women’s rugby on society. Discover the tales of international success, the ongoing battle for gender equality, and the rise of women in leadership roles within the sport.
This book is more than a sports tale; it’s a tribute to the indomitable spirit of women who defied the odds and changed the face of athletics. Join us on this epic journey as we celebrate the heroes, both past and present, who continue to shape the future of women’s rugby.
Prepare to be captivated, inspired, and forever changed by “Rugby Revolution: Women Who Tackled Tradition.” It’s a story of empowerment, unity, and the enduring legacy of those who dared to dream, tackle, and triumph.
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Rugby Saved Me From Being Porn Star Now I am Just Hooker: Rugby notebook, rugby logbook, rugby gift for a rugby player, rugby diary/ 120 Pages, 6×9, Soft Cover.
This rugby notebook is for all rugby players who love to kepp records of their games and stay updated with their training sessions. You can give this rugby journal as a birthday gift to your favorite rugby player or rugby coach who love to take notes of the progress of their players.
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Rugby Skills, Tactics and Rules 5th edition
Now in its fifth edition, Rugby Skills, Tactics and Rules has earned a reputation as the best book for learning the fundamental skills of rugby union. It provides an attractive, easy-to-read and straightforward discussion of the key components of the game, from player positions and tactics to different kinds of set plays, passes and moves. This great-looking book cuts through the jargon and tells coaches and players what they really need to know.
Key features include:
– Colour photos of top players from around the world
– Sections on the tactics and strategies needed to win the game, including the basic skills of running, passing and tackling
– Specially created diagrams to explain critical aspects of moves and tactics
– Drill variations
– A user-friendly glossaryThis is essential reading for anyone looking to get the most from their game.
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Rugby Spirit Series 9 Books Collection Set By Gerard Siggins (Rugby Rookie, Football Spirit, Gaelic Spirit, Rugby Heroes, Rugby Runner, Rugby Flyer, Rugby Rebel, Rugby Warrior,…
Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:Rugby Spirit Series 9 Books Collection Set By Gerard Siggins:
Rugby Rookie:
Eoin Madden is back at school, and on the Senior Cup team, but he’s not enjoying the game as much as he used to.Football Spirit:
Eoin Madden and his friends are back at school and it looks like it will be a fun year with new subjects and activities to try.Gaelic Spirit:
Sports-mad Eoin Madden is home in Tipperary for the holidays. There’s no rugby over the summer, so he and his Castlerock boarding school friends, Dylan and Alan, head down..Rugby Heroes:
It looks like Eoin Madden’s busiest term ever! He’s Castlerock College’s star player and he’s been called up for Ireland in the Under 16 Four Nations.Rugby Runner:
Schools rugby star Eoin Madden has never been busier – he’s captain of the Junior Cup team, he’s training with Leinster and hoping to be chosen for the Ireland team for the first-ever Under 16 World Cup.Rugby Flyer:
Eoin has been chosen for the Junior development squad so over the summer he gets to go to Dublin for a rugby summer school.Rugby Rebel:
Eoin Madden’s having a busy term with friend issues, schoolwork and new rugby challenges; he’s been moved up to train with the Junior Cup team.Rugby Warrior:
It’s a new school term and Eoin Madden has new responsibilities. He’s now captain of the Under 14s team and has to deal with friction between his friend Rory and new boy Dylan..Rugby Spirit:
Eoin’s not sure if it will be so easy! He’s just started a new school … and a new sport. Everyone at school is mad about rugby, but Eoin hasn’t even held a rugby ball before!Read more
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Rugby Union (Know the Game)
The Know the Game series is firmly established as the leading introduction to a huge range of sports. For years they have been the first step into a new sport for many people, children and adults alike. The series has now been relaunched in a new format and a modern design – making the best even better. The aim has been to make the books more accessible, and they are now packed with colour photos and illustrations, top tips and interesting facts. Each book contains everything you need to know about the sport, including equipment, rules, techniques and training tips. There’s even information on how to find a club and meet new people to play the sport with. And having been written and endorsed by the sport’s professional body, you can be sure that you are getting the best information available.”Read more
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Rugby: An Anthology: The Brave, the Bruised and the Brilliant
Inspiring and irreverent by turns, Brian Levison’s new anthology has drawn on rugby’s wealth of excellent writing. Frank Keating, P. G. Wodehouse, Alec Waugh, A. A. Thomson, John Reason and Mick Imlah are among the distinguished names who have written movingly, amusingly and entertainingly about the game they loved.
Great players such as Brian O’Driscoll, Willie John McBride, J. P. R. Williams, Chester Williams, Colin Meads, Gavin Hastings and Brian Moore give us a fascinating insider’s view, as does World Cup Final referee Derek Bevan, who reveals what it is like to try to control thirty powerful and often volatile men in a highly competitive situation. But some of the best writing and the wittiest insights come from those who played their rugby at a much less exalted level.
The origins of the game – sometimes true, sometimes fanciful – are explored as are some of its rituals like the haka. There are amusing tales including that of the four Tibetan boys sent by the Dalai Lama to learn the game at Rugby School and an account of New Zealand scrum-half Chris Laidlaw’s hostile reception at a village fête in Wales. Along with barely believable stories about the game’s hardest men, including the French coach Jean ‘le Sultan’ Sébédio, who used to conduct training sessions wearing a sombrero and wielding a long whip, and ‘Red’ Conway who had his finger amputated rather than miss a game for South Africa.
One section ‘Double Vision’ looks at the same incident from opposing viewpoints, such as when the then relatively inexperienced Irish immortal Willie John McBride took a swing at the mighty All Black Colin Meads in a line-out. Another, ‘Giving it Everything’, shows how exceptional courage was not restricted to the rugby field but extended to the battle grounds of the First World War.
From the compiler of highly acclaimed All in a Day’s Cricket, this selection covers the game from virtually every angle and is sure to delight any rugby fan.
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Rugby: Be on the Ball with the Greatest Game on Earth (My Book of Sports)
This exciting introduction to rugby will help kids get to grips with the rules of the game, learn new rugby skills, and stock up on rugby world records. This DK children’s book looks at the history of the game, and touches on the main types of rugby, including Rugby Union, Rugby League, Tag and Touch rugby. Did you know that rugby can even be played on sand or snow? Or that Japan are hosting the Rugby World Cup this year?
Find out all about the World Cup and the Six Nations, both womens and mens, from how it began to which nation has the most wins. There are fascinating stats on every page, with profiles of famous rugby players, past and present, including Jonny Wilkinson and Jonah Lomu. Step-by-step graphics, alongside photography, clearly show how to pass the ball, and explain what scrums, mauls, and lineouts are. Are you ready to get involved?
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Rugby’s Greatest Mavericks
The author of the bestselling Hard Men of Rugby gives us the thrilling stories of 20 of the greatest rugby mavericks from the last 80 years. Featuring exclusive player interviews, this lively book brings some of rugby’s craziest moments, biggest characters and most remarkable stories to life. Foreword by David Campese
“It’s a great mix of players Luke has selected. They are all maverick in their own different way and show how rugby should be able to accommodate all kinds of personalities and styles.” David Campese, World Cup Winning Wallaby, broadcaster and coach“A sweet and scintillating mix of stories, anecdotes and insight into some of rugby’s most fascinating characters. The book’s blend of legends and relative unknowns means even the most well-read rugby fan will find something new to enjoy here.” James Stafford, Author and editor of The East Terrace
“A refreshing and highly entertaining read that highlights some of rugby’s truly great characters and serves to remind us why we fell in love with the game in the first place.” Donal Lenihan, Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions player and manager
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Saving Rugby Union – The Price of Professionalism
An unrivalled insight into the sad mismanagement of rugby union in the 25 years since it turned professional, endangering its future at amateur level. The book recounts the history of the early decades as a professional sport, and suggests solutions to the injury crisis and financial apartheid operated by the major northern-hemisphere unions.Read more
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The 2024 Rugby Week-to-View Diary.: – With A Themed Cover & Inspirational Quotes on Every Spread.
The 2024 Rugby Week-to-View Diary.
In a digital age dominated by screens and notifications, there is a growing need to reconnect with the tangible and embrace the beauty of simplicity. A 2024 week-to-view diary with a themed rugby cover offers just that – an opportunity to pause, reflect, and plan ahead.
Its physical presence grants a sense of ownership and control over one’s schedule, enabling effective time management and reducing reliance on digital distractions. Moreover, a rugby themed cover adds a touch of personal style and serves as a daily reminder of your interest in life, inspiring creativity and fostering a sense of identity.
Invest in this timeless tool to organize your year and rediscover the joy of pen and paper.
A diary can also make a great gift for someone special in your life, be they a family member, friend or colleague. It can be a way to help them keep track of their thoughts and feelings, or a place to jot down ideas and inspiration.
– A diary makes a great Christmas present or stocking filler as it’s right before the start of a new calendar year.
– For someone going travelling, it can be nice to give them a diary to record their adventures in or plan out their travel itinerary.
– For someone starting a new business, a diary can help them to keep track of their goals, finances, and Ideas.
– For someone who loves to write, a diary can be a cherished possession for jotting down ideas and stories.
– For a child or teen, a diary can be a fun way to encourage them to start writing or to help with planning out schoolwork and assignments.
– For someone who is struggling with a difficult situation, a diary can be a therapeutic tool to aid their recovery and help them to process their thoughts and feelings.
– Giving a diary to someone shows that you care about them and want to help them in their life journey. It’s both a thoughtful and practical gift that is sure to be appreciated.PLEASE NOTE
This diary / planner has a themed cover and does NOT include any other information on the theme subject on the inside.FEATURES OF THE DIARY
– Each two page spread starts on a Monday and every day has 5 lines to record the events of that day, four days on the left page and three days on the right page with a further four lines for additional notes for that week.
– 2024 Public holiday dates and observances are included for the UK, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland and the USA.
– Page for 30 names & telephone / e mail details.
– Page for 30 birthdays / anniversaries.
– 2024 at a glance page.
– A page per month to plan each day in the year ahead.
– Runs from Monday 1st January 2024 to Sunday 5th January 2025.FORMAT
– Cover – Matte Finish Paperback.
– Size – 6″ x 9″ – A5 size for a glove box, briefcase, handbag, backpack etc.
– Extent – 125 pages.
– Paper – Quality white paper.This is just one of a rapidly expanding range of diaries, journals and notebooks from Fyne Editions. Check us out online…
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The Birth of Rugby in Cardiff and Wales: ‘This Rugby Spellbound People’
Wales fell in love with rugby over 100 years ago, and this national affair with the game remains as intense and intoxicating today as it was in the late 1800s, when tens of thousands of passionate and expectant supporters would make their way to the Arms Park to see Wales play the best teams in the world and to enjoy the famous match-day atmosphere in Cardiff’s bustling town centre. The Welsh obsession for rugby was already evident in 1899 when supporters ‘packed’ Cardiff’s Westgate Street ‘from wall to wall’ for a Triple Crown decider against Ireland, and an advocate of soccer in Cardiff commented in 1901: ‘to carry one of those funny round balls through the streets meant running the gauntlet of curious onlookers’. Rugby was undoubtedly the sporting heartbeat of Cardiff with over 230 clubs in 1895; but how did this obsession with rugby grip Cardiff and the industrial towns of south Wales, and why did the Welsh quickly become ‘this rugby spellbound people’? In this new, expanded and heavily illustrated paperback edition, Gwyn Prescott draws on previously unused sources to provide a fresh and fascinating insight into the origins and early years of the game in Cardiff. He outlines how its citizens of all backgrounds, its many distinct districts, and its commercial and religious interests took rugby to their hearts through the growth of clubs, competitions and the establishment of the famous Arms Park as the focal point of rugby in Wales. The Birth of Rugby in Cardiff and Wales is the essential guide to the importance of rugby in Cardiff and to the significance of Cardiff to the development of Welsh rugby in the nineteenth century.Read more
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The Original Rules of Rugby
The origins of the game of rugby and the codification of the rules which defined the game have been glorified in numerous legends, some of which are little more than sporting hagiography. Following on from the success of The Rules of Association Football 1863 and in time for the Rugby World Cup in September – October 2007, this book investigates the origins of the game of rugby and reproduces for the first time in a single book both the first rules of the game, drawn up at Rugby School in 1845 and the first rules of the Rugby Football Union, published in 1871. The introduction by Jed Smith, the curator of the Rugby Football Museum in Twickenham, will provide the first systematic exploration of the origin of the rules of the game and their development. Includes images from the unique manuscript held at the Rugby Football Union as well as nineteenth-century illustrations of the game as it was first played, capturing its early spirit and enthusiasm.Read more
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The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Rugby: 2nd Edtion (Ultimate Guide to Weight Training: Rugby)
The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Rugby is the most comprehensive and up-to-date rugby-specific training guide in the world today. It contains descriptions and photographs of nearly 100 of the most effective weight training, flexibility, and abdominal exercises used by athletes worldwide. This book features year-round rugby-specific weight-training programs guaranteed to improve your performance and get you results. No other rugby book to date has been so well designed, so easy to use, and so committed to weight training. This book will increase the players power and quickness resulting in more effectiveness in rucks and mauls. By using this program, you will make considerable gains in your strength, agility, and stamina which will result in more success in scrums and have you competing strong until the final whistle. Both beginners and advanced athletes and weight trainers can follow this book and utilize its programs. From recreational to professional, thousands of athletes all over the world are already benefiting from this book and its techniques, and now you can too!Read more
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