When Rugby Was Rugby by Neil Palmer
Now in paperback, When Rugby was Rugby The Home Nations is truly a must for any Rugby Union Fan. From the very invention of the sport at Rugby School in the 1820s, this wonderful book captures the blood, sweat and tears of each of our Home Nations in their desire to be not only the top team in the UK, but also in the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Produced in conjunction with the Daily Mirror's extensive picture archive, these beautiful photographs give the book a unique insight into the passion and pain of Nation against Nation and the playing legends that formed the history of each country. Players like Wales' Gareth Edwards, England's Martin Johnson, Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll, Scotland's Gavin Hastings as well as Serge Blanco of France and Italy's Massimo Giovanelli. This wonderful book captures forever all of their country's exploits as a fantastic pictorial record. Foreword by former British Lion Mike Burton.
Neil Palmer was born in Cardiff in the 1960s and it was the Legendary free flowing Welsh Ruby Union side of the 1970s that sparked his love affair with this great game. A supporter of the game at grass roots level he is also a season ticket holder at Bristol Rugby Club and has attended many international Tournaments throughout the world as a fan. Neil lives in Bristol with his wife and 2 grown up children, and this is the 5th book he has written.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780857337337 |
| ISBN 10 | 0857337335 |
| Title | When Rugby Was Rugby |
| Author | Neil Palmer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Haynes Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2015-08-06 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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