{"title":"J Scally","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"100-irish-rugby-greats-book-j-scally-9781845967734","title":"100 Irish Rugby Greats","description":"100 Irish Rugby Greats is a unique celebration of the most significant stars of the sport from the 1930s to the present day. A veritable who s who of Irish rugby, it takes in all of the true greats, including Jack Kyle, Tony O Reilly, Mike Gibson, Willie John McBride, Moss Keane, Keith Wood, Brian O Driscoll and Paul O Connell. Each in-depth and revealing profile is based on interviews with the legends themselves, as well as with those who have lined up against them. The result is a remarkable insight into the myriad controversies, epic matches, thrilling contests and pivotal events on and off the field in which each player has been involved. Laced with humour and packed with amusing anecdotes, 100 Irish Rugby Greats pulsates with an insider s knowledge and will prove to be a thrilling read for all fans of the sport.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49570957918481,"sku":"GOR004191044","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50800100213009,"sku":"GOR011233604","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52498505105681,"sku":"GOR004478921","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1845967739.jpg?v=1750930330"},{"product_id":"legends-of-irish-rugby-book-j-scally-9781845961084","title":"Legends of Irish Rugby","description":"Based on exclusive interviews with 40 celebrated players, past and present, \"Legends of Irish Rugby\" is a veritable who's who of the sport. Immortals, such as Jack Kyle, Willie John McBride, Tony Ward, Brian O'Driscoll, Gordon D'Arcy and Paul O'Connell bare their souls to reveal themselves as men of vision, passion and dedication - men who, through their glories, disappointments and dramatic deeds, have inspired others to realise their dreams. In this engrossing and entertaining account of the bittersweet history of Irish rugby, these powerful personalities offer startling insights into some of the sport's most controversial moments - from the assault on Ronan O'Gara during the 2001 Lions tour to Gary Ella's tenure as Leinster coach. They also express their opinions on the most important issues facing the game today - from Brian O'Driscoll's hair to the role of the coach and the future of the sport itself. Their take on the times is often as comical as it is insightful. Compelling, informative and humorous, \"Legends of Irish Rugby' is by far the most revealing volume yet on one of the country's favourite sports.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49617723097361,"sku":"GOR002556802","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1845961080.jpg?v=1751313189"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/collections\/author-books-by-j-scally.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}