Download or read book Legends of Irish Rugby written by John Scally and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-04-13 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on exclusive interviews with 40 celebrated players, past and present, Legends of Irish Rugby is a veritable who's who of the sport. Immortals such as Jack Kyle, Willie John McBride, Tony Ward, Brian O'Driscoll, Gordon D'Arcy and Paul O'Connell bare their souls to reveal themselves as men of vision, passion and dedication - men who, through their glories, disappointments and dramatic deeds, have inspired others to realise their dreams. In this engrossing and entertaining account of the bittersweet history of Irish rugby, these powerful personalities offer startling insights into some of the sport's most controversial moments - from the assault on Ronan O'Gara during the 2001 Lions tour to Gary Ella's tenure as Leinster coach. They also express their opinions on the most important issues facing the game today - from Brian O'Driscoll's hair to the role of the coach and the future of the sport itself. Their take on the times is often as comical as it is insightful. Compelling, informative and humorous, Legends of Irish Rugby is by far the most revealing volume yet on one of the country's favourite sports.
Download or read book Lions of Ireland written by David Walmsley and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-03-16 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Look for a Lions legend and the chances are you will find an Irishman. Throughout the touring team's history, the heroes of Irish rugby have been at the heart of the Lions' finest hours - on and off the pitch. Look at the Lions record books and you will find Irishmen at the top of almost every list, from Willie John McBride and Tony O'Reilly to Ronnie Dawson. No nation has provided more leaders of the Lions. In Lions of Ireland, these greats tell their stories of life on some of the longest, hardest roads in sport. Those featured include world-class players and characters who have contributed to Lions folklore, such as Karl Mullen, Jack Kyle, Fergus Slattery, Tom Kiernan, Mike Gibson and Syd Millar - and the account is brought up to date with contributions from the likes of Keith Wood. This book includes a complete reference section featuring every Irish player to have represented the Lions in Tests since the first united tour of 1910. It recalls the powerful personalities and relives the most dramatic deeds in the Lions' long history - from the 1971 groundbreaking triumph against the All Blacks and success against the odds in South Africa in 1997 to the 2005 tour of New Zealand.
Download or read book Immortals of British and Irish Rugby written by John Westerby and published by Gelding Street Press. This book was released on 2024-11-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully illustrated profiles of a 15-strong team of rugby legends. Hardcover and jacketed gift book that selects, celebrates and profiles the greatest team of British rugby union players of all time. The Immortals of British & Irish Rugby celebrates the UK's greatest ever players, profiles the best of the best over the last 50-plusyears.Rugby writer John Westerby selects a full team of 15 players in position then delves into the careers of the true greats. Legendary figures selected and profiled include Maro Itoje and Jeremy Guscott (England), Gareth Edwards (Wales), Willie John McBride (Ireland) and Ian MacLauchlan (Scotland).The book tells the remarkable stories behind each Immortal's rise to the top and the adversity faced through their careers.
Download or read book The Immortals of British Irish Rugby written by John Westerby and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully illustrated profiles of a 15-strong team of rugby legends. The Immortals of British & Irish Rugby celebrates the greatest players from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland from the last 60-odd years. Rugby writer John Westerby selects his dream team of 15 players in position then delves into the careers of these true greats. Legendary figures accorded Immortal status include Maro Itoje and Jeremy Guscott (England), Gareth Edwards (Wales), Willie John McBride (Ireland) and Ian McLauchlan (Scotland). Supported by over 100 full-colour action shots, this stunning jacketed hardcover tells the remarkable stories behind each Immortal's rise to the top, the feats that propelled them to greatness and the adversity they faced.
Download or read book 100 Irish Rugby Greats written by John Scally and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-08-04 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bursting with humour and full of amusing anecdotes, 100 Irish Rugby Greats is a unique celebration of the most significant stars of the sport from the 1930s to the present day. A veritable who’s who of Irish rugby, it takes in all of the true greats, including Jack Kyle, Tony O’Reilly, Mike Gibson, Willie John McBride, Moss Keane, Keith Wood, Brian O’Driscoll and Paul O’Connell. Many of the in-depth and revealing profiles are based on interviews with the legends themselves, as well as with those who have lined up against them. The result offers remarkable insights into the myriad controversies, epic matches, thrilling contests and pivotal events on and off the field in which each player has been involved. Written with an insider’s knowledge, 100 Irish Rugby Greats will prove to be a thrilling read for all fans of the sport.
Download or read book 101 Funny Irish Rugby Moments written by John Scally and published by Black & White Publishing. This book was released on 2022-09-29 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irish rugby's most hilarious and outrageous moments 101 Funny Irish Rugby Moments is a collection of priceless anecdotes from the field, with interviews from Moss Keane, Mick Galwey, Peter Clohessy and plenty more, plus a foreword by the legendary Tony Ward. From Lansdowne Road to Thomond Park, from Connacht to Ulster and Leeside to the Lions, these are some of the most unexpected tales of Irish rugby legends, like when . . . - BRIAN O'DRISCOLL HOSTED A BOND GIRL - PAUL O'CONNELL MET PRINCE WILLIAM - RORY BEST TURNED INTO SLEEPING BEAUTY - AND JAMES LOWE MADE A STRANGE REQUEST OF THE GARDAÍ This book offers a unique glimpse into the funniest moments that have happened on and off the pitch with some of rugby's greatest characters.
Download or read book Irish Rugby Top 50 Players written by Liam McCann and published by G2 Rights Limited. This book was released on 2020-10-02 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The greatest ever players to have played Irish Rugby.
Download or read book The Little Book of Rugby Facts written by Eddie Ryan and published by Mercier Press Ltd. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Little Book of Rugby Facts' Eddie Ryan has gathered together a treasure trove of knowledge about a nation's passion. The book charts the history of Irish and world rugby, blending amazing stories and unique facts, records and outstanding achievements including;What was the first match played in Thomond Park?Which British and Irish Lion holds the all-time appearance record?Who is the oldest player to have appeared in a rugby World Cup?Which Irish player also won Wimbledon?Who is the Six Nation's top scorer?
Download or read book Rugby Soccer and Irish Society written by Conor Murray and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-17 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first academic all-island history of either rugby union or association football, two of the three most popular male sporting pastimes in Ireland, across the seven decades that followed the political partition of that country between 1920 and 1922. It moves beyond the occasionally simplistic explanations of the development of Irish sport that have focused on political and sectarian divisions, and goes deeper into the social, cultural and geographical dynamics of the island of Ireland to explain why certain people have played certain games in certain places. Drawing on historical and archival sources as well as cutting-edge geographical information systems, the book brings to life the spatial trends in each game’s administrative development and geographical distribution, that have not normally been a feature of many previous histories of Irish sport. The book also examines first-and-second-hand accounts of athletes and administrators involved in rugby and football during that period, to explore what it meant to represent a province or country at these crucial moments in Irish history and compares the Irish experience of both sports with experiences in other comparable countries. Shining important new light on the interactions between Irish rugby and football and the political, social, economic and cultural trends of Ireland in the twentieth century, this book is fascinating reading for anybody with an interest in the history of sport, Ireland or the UK.
Download or read book Donal s Mountain written by Fionnbar Walsh and published by Sphere. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donal Walsh first came to international attention in Ireland aged sixteen, when a letter he wrote speaking out against the suicide epidemic in young people was published in the Irish Sunday Independent. At the time Donal was dying of cancer having battled it since the age of twelve through invasive and painful chemo treatments and operations. Donal had no choice about dying - and he wanted others to see that death is not an answer. With only a few weeks to live, Donal went on television and again spoke about the importance of living and of finding help in times of trouble. A few short weeks later, on May 12th 2013, Donal lost his battle with cancer and passed away. In this sometimes heart-breaking but ultimately inspirational book we see the boy behind the illness and hear the story of how one young boy from County Kerry who, in dying, shows us how to live life. From the close bonds he had with his parents, his sister and young friends, to the unique and inspirational outlook he had on life we hear of how he came to terms with his illness and how he spent his last weeks making as much of a difference to other people's lives as he could. All Donal asked before he died was that his parents continue his legacy and the message of the importance of living life. This book is his legacy.
Download or read book From There to Here written by Brendan Fanning and published by . This book was released on 2007-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rugby Union went professional in 1995. No country was more opposed to this development than Ireland, nor less prepared to deal with it. Yet, despite many disasters in the late 1990s, the game in Ireland has gone from strength to strength in the professional era. Brendan Fanning's marvellous book tells the story of how it happened. It's a story of confused loyalties, personality clashes, states of denial, blazers and alickadoos, romance and luck. Early failures in the system put iron in the soul. By a mixture of good fortune and foresight, the IRFU developed a system that brought the cream to the top. And how rich it has been. Ireland has been fortunate to produce an outstanding generation of players, of whom Keith Wood, Brian O'Driscoll and Paul O'Connell have been world-class stars. And along the way there has been the greatest romance of all, the roller-coaster heartbreak and triumph of Munster in the Heineken Cup. Brendan Fanning tells all these stories, plus those of promising players who have disappeared without trace, committee room squabbles, development tours, and the whole series of triumphs and disasters that has brought Irish rugby to its present pinnacle. for only the eighth time in their history. The game has never been more popular or more successful, but much of its management structure is still stuck in the amateur era. The next step is upward again.
Download or read book Legends of the Ball written by Chris Schoeman and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book In Bod We Trust written by Marcus Stead and published by . This book was released on 2009-05-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dublin boy Brian O'Driscoll is an internationally admired rugby player and an Irish hero. Educated at Blackrock College, the alma mater of many Irish greats, his ambition was always to represent his country. After helping his country win the IRB under-19 World Championship and progressing through the under-21 ranks, O'Driscoll finally realised his dream of representing his beloved Ireland at the senior level. Making his debut against Australia at the tender age of 20--before he'd even made his senior club debut for Leinster--O'Driscoll went on to establish himself as one of the top outside centers in the game. Made captain of his country in 2003, O'Driscoll's phenomenal record includes consecutive triple crowns in 2006 and 2007 and the RBS Six Nations player of the tournament for 2006 and 2007. His exemplary leadership skills and bravery saw him achieve the ultimate accolade for a home nations' player: captaining the Lions for their 2005 tour of New Zealand. But his tour was to be cut short in a storm in acrimony and agony when his shoulder dislocated after a dangerous tackle. Nicknamed BOD by the Croke Park faithful--and in BOD they certainly do trust--Brian O'Driscoll is a true colossus of the game. This is the definitive portrait of the Irish legend.
Download or read book Legends of Australian Sport written by Peter Meares and published by Univ. of Queensland Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside story of the lives of 25 of Australia's sporting greats, written by sports broadcaster, Peter Meares. His friendships have allowed him unprecedented access to their lives and the secrets of their success. Includes profiles on Greg Norman, Leigh Matthews, Greg Chappell, Pam Burridge, Margaret Court and David Campese.
Download or read book Rugby s Greatest Mavericks written by Luke Upton and published by Y Lolfa. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of the bestselling Hard Men of Rugby gives us the thrilling stories of 20 of the greatest rugby mavericks from the last 80 years. Featuring exclusive player interviews, this lively book brings some of rugby's craziest moments, biggest characters and most remarkable stories to life.
Download or read book The Myths Legends and Lore of Ireland written by Ryan Hackney and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-12-18 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 20 million Americans claim some sort of Irish heritage. But how much do you really know about this amazing country? Forget about shamrocks, leprechauns, and all that blarney--this book is a concise and authoritative guide that dispels the myths and tells the true stories of the Irish. Highlights include: Who St. Patrick really was The story behind "Sunday Bloody Sunday" Scandals in the Irish church Coming to America and the real gangs of New York The spooky truth behind changelings, leprechauns, and fairies Complete with an Irish language primer and pronunciation guide, this book is an informative pot of gold for everyone who loves the Irish!
Download or read book Twelve Feet Tall written by Tony Ward and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ireland may be a powerhouse in international rugby in 2015, with its club teams of Leinster, Munster and Ulster perennially performing brilliantly in Europe, but to many people of a certain age the late 1970s and early 1980s were a golden period, too. Even though the sport was thrillingly amateurish in spirit as well as organisation, their most famous club win, arguably, was a thrilling performance from a Munster team led by Tony Ward who defeated the mighty All Blacks in 1979 at Thormond Park - ranked as a classic and still the only time an Irish team have beaten the Kiwis. Ireland would then enjoy their first Triple Crown success for thirty-three years in 1982 with Ward jostling with the other great Irish fly-half, Ollie Campbell, to lead the team. Ward was a mercurial talent. Much like the maligned Danny Cipriani today, his self-belief and unique way of playing the game he wanted his team to, marked him out as a rare talent. In the days of limited internationals, and few far-flung tours, he would only amass nineteen caps for his country, as well as single a tour of South Africa with the British and Irish Lions in 1980. Although the Lions lost the series 1-4, Ward would set the record for a Lion, scoring 18 points in a Test, which still stands today. He will now tell his story, of the triumphs and disappointments, as well as the great friendships he made, and greatest matches he played in. He will equally be forthright in what he thinks of the game today, and how Ireland will fair in the Rugby World Cup and beyond to the Six Nations in 2016. For any fan of Irish rugby, at whatever level you play, this is an elegiac memoir to cherish.
