Hardcover. From the bestselling author of the Rugby Spirit seriesWith rugby more popular in Ireland than ever before, sportswriter Gerard Siggins celebrates the sport as he charts its success across the country and beyond. From its origins and early history to club games and the international stage, this lavishly illustrated book includes everything you could possibly want to know about Irish rugby and more.Rules and history of the gameThe four provincesUnforgettable matches and tournamentsLegendary players From the rules and history of the game to the four provincial teams and legendary players, and more this lavishly illustrated book includes everything you could possibly want to know about Irish rugby. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: The Story of Irish Rugby (Hardcover)
Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd, Dublin
Publication Date: 2024
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1788494563
ISBN 13: 9781788494564
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Corcoran, Graham
Condition: new

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From the bestselling author of the Rugby Spirit series

With rugby more popular in Ireland than ever before, sportswriter Gerard Siggins celebrates the sport as he charts its success across the country and beyond.

From its origins and early history to club games and the international stage, this lavishly illustrated book includes everything you could possibly want to know about Irish rugby and more.

• Rules and history of the game

• The four provinces

• Unforgettable matches and tournaments

• Legendary players

Table of Contents

Origins

Rugby Comes To Ireland

Playing Rugby – The Basic

Playing Rugby – More of the Rules

The Provinces: Connacht

Rugby for Boys and Girls

Playing For Ireland

Playing For The Lions

The Provinces: Leinster

When England Came

From Lansdowne to Aviva

Other Home Grounds

The Provinces: Munster

Women Rugby Pioneers

Rugby’s Imaginary Trophies

Not All Black Against The All Blacks

The Worldwide Game

The Clubs: Heartbeat of the Game

Stars of the World Game

The Provinces: Ulster

Ireland at Women’s World Cups

Ireland at Men’s World Cups

About the Author

Gerard Siggins was born in Dublin in 1962. Initially a sports journalist, he worked for many years in the Sunday Tribune, where he became assistant editor. He has written several books about cricket and rugby. His Rugby Spirit series has sold over 50,000 copies and is hugely popular with sports-loving children around the world. Gerard regularly visits schools to talk about his books.

Graham Corcoran is an illustrator based in Dublin, Ireland. He has previously illustrated two An Post Irish Book Award nominated children’s books, Dare to Dream by Sarah Webb and The Story of Croke Park by M�che�l � Muircheartaigh.

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