A Game for Hooligans - The History of Rugby Union

Richards, Huw

ISBN 10: 1845962559 / ISBN 13: 9781845962555

Published by Mainstream Publishing, Edinbugh & London, 2007

About this Item

Updated to include the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

Seller Inventory # 012884

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Game for Hooligans - The History of Rugby Union
• Publisher: Mainstream Publishing, Edinbugh & London
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845962559
• ISBN 13: 9781845962555
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Rugby

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Synopsis

The rugby union has undergone immense change in the past two decades—introducing a World Cup, accepting professionalism, and creating a global market in players. This resource covers all of the great matches, teams, and players while also placing them in the context of the social, political, and economic changes which have affected the course of rugby's development. International in scope, this history includes not only Britain and France but also the great rugby powers of the southern hemisphere and other successful rugby nations, such as Argentina, Fiji, and Japan. Rich in anecdotes—including the story of why 1895 is the most important date in both the rugby union and rugby league history, allegations of devil worship at a Welsh rugby club, the game's contribution to the Cuban Revolution, and why the most fearsome of all New Zealand forwards was also a proficient knitter—this reference is a must-read for any fan of the oval ball.

About the Author

Huw Richards has been the Financial Times rugby correspondent since 1995. His other books on rugby include Dragons and All Blacks, which was nominated for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award.