Ireland is now playing at the top table in world Rugby, with clubs and country considered among the toughest around. It wasn't always like this, and for decades we propped up the bottom of the tables, with moral victories often the most we could hope for. Ray McManus and his team at Sportsfile have been there throughout, passionately following the boys in green (and blue, red, white and the dark green of Connaught), capturing the essence of this physical, punishing sport and those who play it.
With reminiscences from photographers and players alike, this book is a look back over the decades at the legendary players, matches and moments that have contributed to the narrative of our contribution to one of the world's most exciting sports. A must for rugby fans wherever they are.
Paperback edition updated to include Ireland's historic home win over New Zealand in September 2018 and the 2019 Six Nations.
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a lovely read for loyal supporters * Irish Country Magazine * stunning compilation * The Herald * a must for rugby fans wherever they are -- Dungarvan Observer if you're looking for a present for a loved one with a big interest in sport, nothing says you care more than a book from the Sportsfile stable -- Enniscorthy Guardian, Gorey Guardian, New Ross Standard, Wexford People timely collection of photographs, on the eve of the autumn internationals, and with an eye on the Christmas stocking filler market chronicles the bad times (Irish players lying on the turf after losing to Argentina in the Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final in 1999) and the good (Joel Schmidt, with a look that's difficult to describe, about to shake hands with Devin Toner after that game in Chicago) -- RTE Guide
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Höhe: 250 mm
Breite: 216 mm
Dicke: 14 mm
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978-1-78849-133-4 (9781788491334)
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