A History of Rugby in Leinster (Hardcover)

Hardcover. Leinster one of the most successful and influential Irish sporting teams of all time.Established in 1879, they boast a dazzling roster of players, past and present, including Brian ODriscoll, Johnny Sexton, Jamie Heaslip, and current captain James Ryan.But there is so much more to rugby in Leinster, and, for the first time, this book compiles its rich history, from its foundation, through the amateur years, to the clubs many spectacular championships in the twenty-first century, when the national love for rugby kicked up a gear.Doolin ruminates on the sports relationships with politics and class, and of course celebrates all the breathless victories enjoyed by Leinster teams at every level.And success doesnt stop with silverware; since the nineteenth century Leinster Rugby has been influencing the spheres of education, business and politics throughout the province and the country as a whole. Nothing reflects the complexities of politics and identity in Ireland more than rugby.A History of Rugby in Leinster is a vibrant celebration of sporting greatness and of Leinsters enduring commitment to teamwork, integrity and community. A lavish, fully illustrated history of rugby in Leinster and its wide-reaching influence in Ireland. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…