Download or read book Rugby written by Liam McCann and published by AAPPL. This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete, yet concise, history of the game from its origins to the present day. Rugby Union, League, Aussie Rules and Gaelic football - all interspersed with a wealth of facts, records and entertaining snippets and stories.

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 The Little Book of GAA Facts written by Eddie Ryan and published by Mercier Press Ltd. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that in 1924, Mick Gill created history by winning two All-Ireland Senior Hurling medals in the same year and for different counties? Jack Lynch is the only player in GAA history to have won six successive All-Ireland medals (five in hurling). The 2013 All-Ireland Hurling Final was the first to be played under flood-lights, exactly 100 years after Croke Park was first purchased. Do you know the name of every inter-county ground in Ireland? Who was full forward on the team of the Millenium? Who was the 1,000th All Star Award winner? In 'The Little Book of GAA Facts', Eddie Ryan has gathered together a treasure trove of knowledge about a nation's passion. The book charts the history of Gaelic games, blending amazing stories and unique facts, records and outstanding achievements.

Download or read book Rugby Union Basics In A Day For Dummies written by Nick Cain and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you get a big kick out of rugby but still feel you could sharpen up your knowledge of the game, Rugby Rules in a Day For Dummies is for you. Inside you'll find easy-to-understand advice on the basic rules of the game, pitch positions, and tactics. In less than a day, readers will find all they need to know to get understand the sport of rugby: Features an in-depth look at Laws that form the beautiful game Covers all the reader will need to know about talking tactics Is perfect for anyone looking at swatting up on rugby

Download or read book Firsts Lasts and Onlys written by Paul Donnelley and published by Firsts, Lasts & Onlys. This book was released on 2015-08-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Firsts, Lasts & Onlys is a rugby fan's delight, chock-full of astonishing events, time-honored anecdotes, and distinctly unlikely facts. Beginning in 1823 with an event that probably didn't happen, the book charts the history of the sport to the present day. Did you know that Wasps were not included at the formation of the Rugby Football Union because their representative went to the wrong venue and got drunk? Or that the first international was won by Scotland because the umpire, a Dr. Almond, adjudged: "When an umpire is in doubt, I think he is justified in deciding against the side which makes the most noise. They are probably in the wrong?" Do you know which was the first novel to mention rugby? When the last 20-a-side rugby match was played? Or why a fan cut off his testicles to celebrate a win? All this, and so much more.

Download or read book 20 Fun Facts About Soccer written by Ryan Nagelhout and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soccer is called “the beautiful game” for a reason. It’s an amazing sport full of interesting players, teams, and records. This book takes readers onto the pitch with the greatest players ever to lace up their cleats. From the club teams of England to America’s Major League Soccer, there are great games and fascinating teams all over the world. This book covers every aspect of the game—from World Cup to FA Cup—with interesting facts and colorful photographs to reinforce the beauty of the world’s most popular sport.

Download or read book Rugby written by Michael Hurley and published by Raintree. This book was released on 2014-03-13 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here readers will discover some of the most fascinating and unusual facts about rugby. Covering rugby league and rugby union, the book reveals the longest game, greatest male and female players, highest scoring matches, the biggest rugby ball in the world, and much more

Download or read book A Brief History of Rugby written by Alastair Cook and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Best Book of Rugby Facts Stats Ever written by Richard Bath and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 1 001 Facts that Will Scare the S t Out of You written by Cary McNeal and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-04-18 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compendium of 1,001 facts about food, human behavior, health, drug use, the weather, animals, and more.

Download or read book The Rugby Pocket Bible written by Ben Coles and published by Crimson. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to know the difference between rugby league and union? How to spot a knock on? Whether the number on a player's shirt has any relation to their position? Find the answers to all these questions and more in The Rugby Pocket Bible, packed full of fun trivia and essential knowledge for any rugby fan. If you've just joined an amateur rugby league and need some pointers, or you're an avid supporter and want to learn more about your club's history this is your ultimate guide to rugby. Discover the history of rugby and how it changed over time, developments in the rules and regulations plus the introduction of the video referee and how it works. Learn all about the positions of the players, what their job is on the field and much more, including: All about the best stadiums around the world; Profiles of tournaments from the Rugby World Cup and Six Nations to Rugby Sevens at Twickenham; Top ten home grown and international players; Advice for playing, training and setting up your own team; Fan facts for the top world teams including Australia, Wales and New Zealand's All Blacks; A breakdown of the scoring - explaining trys, penalties and conversions; History of rugby tours and suggested destinations. The perfect gift for any rugby fan! The Rugby Pocket Bible provides you with history, facts and essential statistics. Beautifully packaged it is a perfect gift for any rugby player or spectator. With a simple layout and manageable chapters you can either dip in and out of this pocket bible to find your rugby facts quickly or read cover to cover to learn everything there is to know about rugby. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. The is a Pocket Bible for everyone... Other titles in the series: The Golf Pocket Bible, The Dad's Pocket Bible, The DIY Pocket Bible, The Wine Pocket Bible and The Allotment Pocket Bible.

Download or read book Amazing Facts written by Richard B. Manchester and published by Bristol Park Books. This book was released on 1991-10 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book British Sport a Bibliography to 2000 written by Richard Cox and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume one of a bibliography documenting all that has been written in the English language on the history of sport and physical education in Britain. It lists all secondary source material including reference works, in a classified order to meet the needs of the sports historian.

Download or read book Rugby on This Day written by Adrian Hill and published by On This Day. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rugby union is full of colorful characters and stories from its glorious past. Now you can revel in a day-by-day account of gems from the rich seam of the glorious game's history. Amazing victories, stupendous tries, extreme individual feats, dramatic controversial incidents, and huge personalities. It's all in Rugby On This Day--over 700 off-beat tales from a sport adored by millions throughout the world.

Download or read book Welsh International Rugby written by James Stafford and published by Arena Sport. This book was released on 2021-02-11 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For almost 140 years the Welsh rugby team has battled proudly on the international stage. Full of tales of fighting clergymen, poisoned arrows and deathbed confessionals, James Stafford's An Illustrated History of Welsh Rugby takes a unique look at the games, the players, the legends and the myths behind Wales's national game. Blending fun and facts with trivia and social history, this is Welsh rugby like you've never experienced it before. Brimming with delightful illustrations from Raluca Moldovan and irreverent humour, this book will fascinate young readers and curious adults alike.

Download or read book The Sledger s Handbook written by Liam McCann and published by AAPPL. This book was released on 2006 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sledging is the art of verbally intimidating a batsman so that he loses his concentration and gets himself out. It is also known as the art of initiating mental disintegration. The Sledger's Handbook is an absolutely hilarious romp through the history of the cricketing insult, from WG Grace to Shane Warne and his contemporaries. Who said cricket was a gentleman's game?

Download or read book Unbelievable Pictures and Facts About Rugby written by Olivia Greenwood and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-07-18 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart Kids Presents...Rugby- Unbelievable Pictures and Facts about Rugby. How many years has rugby been a professional sport for? How many referees and touch judges are there in a single game of rugby? In this book you will explore the wonderful world of leopards, finding the answers to these questions and so many more. Complete with incredible pictures to keep even the youngest of children captivated, you will all embark on a little journey into the great unknown. In school our children aren't taught in a way that makes them curious and wants to learn. I want to change that! This book will show your children just how interesting the world is and help ignite a passion for learning. Your children will learn how to: Become curious about the world around them. Find motivation to learn. Use their free time to discover more about the world-and have fun while doing so! And much more!