Now in paperback, "When Rugby was Rugby The Home Nations" is truly a must for any Rugby Union Fan. From the very invention of the sport at Rugby School in the 1820s, this wonderful book captures the blood, sweat and tears of each of our Home Nations in their desire to be not only the top team in the UK, but also in the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Produced in conjunction with the Daily Mirror's extensive picture archive, these beautiful photographs give the book a unique insight into the passion and pain of Nation against Nation and the playing legends that formed the history of each country. Players like Wales' Gareth Edwards, England's Martin Johnson, Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll, Scotland's Gavin Hastings as well as Serge Blanco of France and Italy's Massimo Giovanelli. This wonderful book captures forever all of their country's exploits as a fantastic pictorial record. Foreword by former British Lion Mike Burton.
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Höhe: 243 mm
Breite: 243 mm
Dicke: 14 mm
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978-0-85733-733-7 (9780857337337)
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Neil Palmer was born in Cardiff in the 1960s and it was the Legendary free flowing Welsh Ruby Union side of the 1970s that sparked his love affair with this great game. A supporter of the game at grass roots level he is also a season ticket holder at Bristol Rugby Club and has attended many international Tournaments throughout the world as a fan. Neil lives in Bristol with his wife and 2 grown up children, and this is the 5th book he has written.
With the Daily Mirrors unique Photographic Library combined with Haynes wealth of experience "When Rugby Was Rugby" carries on from the successful "When Football Was Football series" in telling a wonderful story of how Home Nations Rugby Union has developed over the years. Exclusive pictures show the rivalry between England,Scotland,Ireland and Wales and how many teams have toured these shores from The New Zealand "All Blacks", The Australian "Wallabies" and The South African "Springboks" to name a few along with the players who have graced this wonderful sport. WRWR captures through its pictures the traditions of the Game such as The Barbarians and The British Lions. It focuses on those iconic players who have worn the shirts with pride and gone down in Rugby Union History. The Daily Mirror's talented photographers capture the other side of the game, such as the blood, sweat, tears and laughter from their years of being at the top games.They also capture the link between The Royal Family who have been involved in the game over many years. WRWR gives a Pictorial commentary on how the game has changed from the early days to the modern game we love today. And through the Daily Mirrors Pictures we can see that although it has changed it has lost none of its Passion.
