Midnight Rugby by Stephen Jones
The author offers the inside story of the rugby revolution since the arrival of professionalism in 1995. On the field, rugby is now more vivid than ever, with attendances rising and media interest at an all-time high. But off the field the game has been plunged into chaos, with blundering officials squabbling over control of the game, while player salaries are pushing some clubs towards bankruptcy. Stephen Jones assess how the game stands in the 21st century.
The pack-leader of rugby writers.. Always controversial, always witty, but always sympathetic to the poor, bloody infantry, the players - GuardianThis book is a must because it is a deeply personal look at the sport - Alison Kervin, The TimesA headstrong charge through the chaos that is modern rugby ... A rattling good read. - Mick Cleary, Daily Telegraph
Stephen Jones has been the rugby correspondent of the Sunday Times since 1983, and is the most respected writer on the sport, winning numerous awards. He is a regular broadcaster on television and radio.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780747264941 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747264945 |
| Title | Midnight Rugby |
| Author | Stephen Jones |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2001-10-04 |
| Number of pages | 382 |
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