Synopsis
Irish rugby as you've never seen it before—from the man who got the job every rugby lover wants to have
Patrick 'Rala' O'Reilly has been Bag Man to the Irish Rugby team for nearly twenty years. Loved and respected by players and coaches past and present, here Rala tells of his life in rugby—the highs and lows, the players, the pranks, and the great memories of Irish rugby. In this own imitable style and humor, Rala describes his early days as Bag Man for Terenure College RFC, supplying fruit for the squad from his wife's parents' fruit and veg shop on Meath Street, the lasting friendships he's made throughout the years from Keith Wood to the "Claw" to Brian O'Driscoll and Jamie Heaslip and many other players, coaches, managers, and backroom staff—Irish and international both. With humor and Dublin wit he describes his love for Inis Boffin, his wife Dixie, his gradual succession to Bag Man for the Irish Squad and being chosen to tour with the Lions in South Africa in 2009. From wine gums to spare shoes to the music the lads listen to in their iPods the night before matches, this is Irish rugby as you've never seen it before—and the story of how one man from Inchicore becomes the unsung hero of Irish rugby. From locker room antics to touring in South Africa with the Lions to Ireland's historic Grand Slam title in 2009 to match choices, team players, and coaches, this is an inside story of rugby from the man who's seen it all.
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About the Author
Patrick O'Reilly has been Baggage Master to the Irish Senior team for nearly twenty years, during which time he has toured every major rugby-playing nation, and attended three World Cup tournaments. In 2009 Rala was appointed Baggage Master for the British and Irish Lions.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Irish rugby as you've never seen it before -- from the man who got the job every rugby lover would love to have. 'Rala has a gift for making people feel at ease and special at the same time' Paul O'Connell Patrick 'Rala' O'Reilly has been bagman for the Irish rugby team for over twenty years. In that time he's witnessed many highs and lows. But for him rugby has always been about the people, the places and the experiences. Here, with his own inimitable wit and humour, he shares with us his unique memories of his time spent at the very centre of Irish and Lions rugby. From his early days with Terenure RFC to touring with the Lions in 2009 and 2013, to pre-match traditions, pranks, iPod playlists and his love affair with Inishbofin, he tells a behind-the-scenes story of team spirit and friendship. With anecdotes from Keith Wood, Brian O'Driscoll, Donncha O'Callaghan, Jamie Heaslip, Peter Clohessy, Paul O'Connell and others, Rala: A Life in Rugby gives us an insight into the world of rugby - as never seen before. 'He's a gent, a role model . but, most importantly, he's a great friend' Jamie Heaslip 'Even when I stopped being captain, I'd find my bags in my room when I arrived at the hotel, and my laundry hanging on the back of my door. He didn't have to do that, but then there's so much that he didn't have to do, but he still did' Brian O'Driscoll. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR007659710
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