Midnight Rugby by Stephen Jones

Midnight Rugby by Stephen Jones

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Summary

The story of the revolution within rugby from the sport turning professional in 1995. This new era has heralded rising attendances and increasing media attention, but off the field the game has been blighted by officals infighting and threats of bankruptcy.

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Midnight Rugby by Stephen Jones

In his previous title, Endless Winter, Stephen Jones homed in on rugby in the days before the end of the amateur era. In this new book, he looks at the game since the advent of professionalism.
The pack-leader of rugby writers.. Always controversial, always witty, but always sympathetic to the poor, bloody infantry, the players - Guardian

This book is a must because it is a deeply personal look at the sport - Alison Kervin, The Times

A 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 9780747272304
ISBN 10 0747272301
Title Midnight Rugby
Author Stephen Jones
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Year published 2000-10-19
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.