Years rugby story

The Natal Rugby Story By: Alfred Herbert A first edition hardcover published by Shuter & Shooter in 1980 Picture cover boards are clean & bright, binding is tight & strong, no marks or inscriptions, dustjacket is complete, light fade to spine Packaging and Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation

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A STUNNING BOOK ON THE HISTORY OF NATAL RUGBY.444 PAGE HARD COVER WITH DUST JACKET IN NICE CONDITION-FULL OF HISTORY AND RESULTS.A MUST FOR THE SPORTS MEMORABILIA COLLECTOR.POSTAGE WILL BE R80.00 ON THIS BOOK.NO COMBINATION SENDING WITHOUT DISCUSSING WITH SELLER.      

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Ian Robertson joined the BBC during the golden age of radio broadcasting and was given a crash course in the art of sports commentary from some of the greatest names ever to sit behind a microphone: Cliff Morgan and Peter Bromley, Bryon Butler and John Arlott. Almost half a century after being introduced to the rugby airwaves by his inspiring mentor Bill McLaren, the former Scotland fly-half looks back on the most eventful of careers, during which he covered nine British and Irish Lions tours and eight World Cups, including the 2003 tournament that saw England life the Webb Ellis Trophy and "Robbo" pick up awards for his spine-tingling description of Jonny Wilkinson's decisive drop goal. He reflects on his playing days, his role in guiding Cambridge University to a long spell of Varsity Match supremacy and his relationships with some of the union code's most celebrated figures, including Sir Clive Woodward and Jonah Lomu. He also writes vividly and hilariously of his experiences as a horse racing enthusiast, his meetings with some of the world's legendary golfers and his dealings with a stellar cast of sporting outsiders, from Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor to Nelson Mandela. It is a hugely entertaining story that begins in a bygone rugby age, yet has much to say about the game in the here and now. Features Summary The autobiography of legendary rugby commentator Ian Robertson Author Ian Robertson Publisher Hodder & Stoughton Release date 20181115 Pages 336 ISBN 1-4736-9464-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4736-9464-4

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Praised in the New York Times Book Review for its "Herculean power of synthesis," George C. Herring's 2008 From Colony to Superpower has won wide acclaim from critics and readers alike. Years of Peril and Ambition: U.S. Foreign Relations, 1776-1921 is the first volume of a new split paperback edition of that masterwork, making this award-winning title accessible to those with a particular interest in the first half of the United States' history. This first volume of Herring's international narrative charts the rise of the United States from a loose grouping of British colonies huddled along the Atlantic coast of North America into an emerging world power at the end of World War I. It tells an epic story of restless settlers pushing against weak restraints; of explorers, sea captains, adventurers, merchants, and missionaries carrying American ways to new lands. It analyzes countless crises, some resulting in war and others resolved peacefully. Above all, it is the tale of United States' expansion, commercial and political, across the North American continent, into the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean regions, and, economically, worldwide. Herring brings this first segment of America's dramatic emergence as a superpower to a close with the United States' post-World War I rise to the status of the world's most powerful nation, poised-however unsteadily-for global engagement in what would be called the American Century. Years of Peril and Ambition highlights the ongoing impact of the nation's international affairs on the household names of U.S. history but also on ordinary citizens. Featuring a grand cast of characters, encompassing statesmen and presidents, diplomats and foreigners, and rogues and rascals alike, this fast-paced account illuminates the central importance of foreign relations to the existence and survival of the nation. Features Summary U.S. Foreign Relations through 1921 is the first part of From Colony to Superpower, an international narrative blends political, diplomatic, and military history with economic... Author George C Herring Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20170314 Pages 472 ISBN 0-19-021246-2 ISBN 13 978-0-19-021246-9

 100 Years Of Rugby: The Story Of The Villager Football Club -  R K Stent - Hard cover - No dust cover still in good, clean and tight condition.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days In 2011 the world was shocked when the news broke that Joost van der Westhuizen, known for years as the golden boy of South African rugby and a former Springbok captain, had been diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND). This rare condition attacks the central nervous system, causing progressive disability. There is no known cure. All who have seen Joost in action will know that he is not one to give up without a fight. His game-changing prowess as a brilliant scrum half is now focused on a battle for survival and, more importantly, on making a difference to the lives of others with the disease. In a race against time, Joost has a dream to fulfil. He says: "In the beginning you go through all the emotions and you ask, 'Why me?' It's quite simple. 'Why not me?' If I have to go through this to help future generations, why not me?" His acceptance of his symptoms is equally pragmatic: "One day you can't move your arm, another day you don't have speech. Every day you are reborn and you take the day as it comes." Glory Game - The Joost van der Westhuizen Story is a compelling narrative of redemption set against the backdrop of an illustrious career in rugby. It is the story of a modern-day warrior forced to face his own human frailty. Joost shows us that beyond ambition, success and fame lies the true wealth of family and friends, and that within a ravaged body the spirit can remain invincible. Features Summary In 2011 the world was shocked when the news broke that Joost van der Westhuizen, known for years as the golden boy of South African rugby and a former Springbok captain... Author Joost Van Der Westhuizen (Author), Odette Schwegler (Author) Publisher Tracey McDonald Publishers Release date 20161209 Pages 158 ISBN 0-620-71099-3 ISBN 13 978-0-620-71099-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Wrecking Ball is a captivating and humorous memoir by Billy Vunipola, one of the stars of England's recent rugby renaissance, and will be enjoyed by those who have read the recent autobiographies by Jonny Wilkinson, Brian O'Driscoll, Dan Carter and Paul O'Connell.Standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing almost 20 stone, Billy is a rampaging and unmissable presence on the rugby pitch, for both club and country. Wrecking Ball is his captivating story so far, chronicling his remarkable personal odyssey of 10,000 miles, from the tiny Tongan village of Longo Longo to the imposing vastness of Twickenham.Join Billy on his journey from the year-round sunshine of Tonga to the bitter cold of a British winter, from his favourite Pontypool kebab shop to finding himself eating broccoli for breakfast, and from carefree childhood games in the middle of the Pacific to the serious business of playing professional rugby in Europe. Wrecking Ball is a wonderfully eccentric and witty book, written with bags of charm. It captures Billy's colourful family and upbringing, and creates a rounded and fascinating portrait of a young man finding his feet as a modern English rugby player. Features Summary The very first book by Billy Vunipola, the star of England's rugby union team, and one of the finest players in the world today. Author Billy Vunipola Publisher Headline Book Publishing Release date 20170914 Pages 288 ISBN 1-4722-4391-9 ISBN 13 978-1-4722-4391-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Nearly 1,400 men have represented England since the first international against Scotland in 1871, and there have been many heroic displays in the famous white shirt.England Rugby Heroes is the official illustrated RFU celebration of some of these great players. Drawing on almost 150 years of rich rugby heritage and featuring more than 75 carefully crafted biographies, England Rugby Heroes describes each player's career, the highlights and the special skills - such as David Duckham's pace and swerve, Martin Johnson's strength and leadership and Jonny Wilkinson's kicking and tactical acumen - that elevated them above the rest.Written by respected England rugby authority Julian Bennetts and featuring a foreword by legendary England captain and chairman of the RFU Bill Beaumont, England Rugby Heroes is illustrated with more than 100 outstanding photographs and is a unique record of the greatest internationals ever to play for England. Features Summary Can England win Rugby World Cup 2015 in front of a home crowd? This book includes: England Match Previews Rugby World Cup 2015 England Player Profiles Behind the Scenes Classic England Rugby World Cup Matches Tournament Progress Chart. Author Julian Bennetts Publisher Carlton Books Ltd Release date 20150808 Pages 192 ISBN 1-78097-672-0 ISBN 13 978-1-78097-672-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days Front Up, Rise Up is the story of Connacht's remarkable journey to becoming the 2016 Pro12 champions. The story goes inside the dressing-room, takes in their unscheduled, week-long, bonding trek to Siberia and back for a European Challenge Cup game, and all the key twists and turns along the way. It brings us the characters in this Band of Brothers, from the locals such as captain John Muldoon from Portumna to their iconic fans' favourite Bundee Aki - who like their talismanic coach Pat Lam is a Kiwi from Auckland of Samoan descent - and their Nigerian-born and Dublin-raised match-winner Niyi Adeolokun. The story takes in the province's troubled professional history, which had them on the brink of extinction as a professional entity in 2003 and led to Connacht and their supporters marching to the IRFU offices in a successful bid to keep them afloat. It covers their dethroning of the champions Glasgow in the Sportsground in Galway and their stunning performance in the final against Leinster in Edinburgh. In more than two decades of professional rugby, there has been no story quite like it. Features Summary Moves inside the dressing-room, week-long, bonding trek to Siberia and back for a European Challenge Cup game. This story takes in the province's troubled professional history... Author Gerry Thornley Publisher Transworld Publishers Ireland Ltd Release date 20170630 Pages 368 ISBN 1-84827-239-1 ISBN 13 978-1-84827-239-2

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) South Africa¿s rugby legends celebrates those players who have become truly immortal in the eyes of their fans ¿ the greatest South African rugby players of the amateur years. This beautifully illustrated book covers the immense achievements of those players ¿ not necessarily all of them Springboks ¿ who ran out against the mighty All Blacks, the cunning Aussies and the wily English, among others, and played their way into rugby folklore. These are the best of the best. From Fairy Heatlie, who played for South Africa against the British in 1891, to the genius Danie Craven in the 1930s, the inspirational Hennie Muller of the 1940s and 50s, and the charismatic Morne du Plessis of the 1980s, the author explores in fascinating detail what made these men the unforgettable names they are today. Beautifully illustrated from the author¿s personal collection of archival rugby photos, some of which have never been seen before, this is the book every true rugby fan will want for his or her collection of rugby memorabilia. Format:paperback Pages:256