Description
| Product ID: | 9781915359094 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Illustrated Rugby Histories |
| Title: | An Illustrated History of Rugby Rebels, Role Models and Giant Killers |
| Subtitle: | The Players, People, Teams and Ideas that Changed Rugby Forever |
| Authors: | Author: James Stafford, Raluca Moldovan |
| Page Count: | 352 |
| Subjects: | History of sport, History of sport, Rugby Union, Rugby Union |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Learn all about the players, characters and teams that shaped rugby and inspired millions. From 19th century innovators to 21st century superstars, James Stafford examines players who overcame the odds to beat everything from injury and illness to racism and sexism to excel and thrill followers of our great game. Learn all about the players, characters and teams that shaped rugby and inspired millions. From 19th century innovators to 21st century superstars, the latest book in the Illustrated History of Rugby series examines players who overcame the odds to beat everything from injury and illness to racism and sexism to excel and thrill followers of our great game.It also tells the stories of giant killing teams who shocked the world and took the scalps of heavily favoured opponents. From the Tonga team that beat Australia in the 1973 to the ‘Miracle in Brighton’ which saw Japan topple the mighty Springboks, James Stafford and Raluca Moldovan bring to life some of the most thrilling moments in rugby history. |
| Imprint Name: | Polaris Publishing Limited |
| Publisher Name: | Polaris Publishing Limited |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-09-07 |
