Download or read book Their Finest Hour written by Andrew Marmont and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the Rugby League World Cup, vividly brought to life with first-hand stories from the players, coaches and administrators who were behind the big moments. More than sixty years ago, Paul Barrière decided to host rugby league's first ever World Cup tournament. An enthralled Parisian public stood on concrete bleachers as their country fought gallantly in the final after suffering total rugby league abolishment a few years earlier. Each of the four teams lacked resources and money, with Britain not having cash to employ a coach or make their team blazers. Fast-forward to 2017 and the game's elite have access to sports scientists, earn high six-figure salaries and train in English Premier League-style facilities. Spectators can sit in lavish corporate boxes or the comfy surroundings of top-class stadiums, as global sponsors add their support behind a tournament that has set new standards in sporting excellence. From Great Britain training with a sock wrapped in a vest, Graeme Langland's 'try that wasn't', the violent 1960s, how New Zealand got Wayne Bennett, Wales and USA's gallant performances and England's epic semi-final against the Kiwis, this is a narrative of what made the World Cups so enthralling. From interviewing rugby league's biggest names like Johnny Whiteley, Wally Lewis, Dean Bell and Glenn Lazarus to master coaches such as Clive Griffiths, Ricky Stuart and Frank Endacott, Marmont brings together an exciting mixture of stories, anecdotes and interviews that will appeal to both rugby league supporters and anyone who loves a good sporting read.
Download or read book The Rugby League World Cup written by Andrews Malcolm and published by . This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details the history of the Rugby League World Cup, from its first tournament in 1954 to each round of the 2008 tournament, featuring statistics, key players, and important matches.
Download or read book No Helmets Required written by Gavin Willacy and published by Pitch Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The remarkable story of 20 young American football players, convinced to compete internationally in rugby--a game they'd never heard of In 1950s Los Angeles, entrepreneur Mike Dimitro convinced a group of young American athletes to fly around the world playing rugby league, a game that was entirely new to them. Miraculously, the American All Stars competed with the best Australia, New Zealand, and France had to offer, and shocked the locals with some stunning victories. This story tells not only of the media circus and celebrity adventures, but also the All Stars' fights and flings, tragic illnesses, and farcical court cases. Dimitro's mission to establish a rugby league in the United States failed in spectacular fashion--though one All Star went on to win the Super Bowl, one became a Hollywood stuntman, and another an Olympic champion. The emergence of their remarkable story coincides with the United States's first ever qualification for the Rugby League World Cup, in 2013.
Download or read book Barbarians Gentlemen and Players written by Eric Dunning and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised edition of a classic text explores the development of rugby from a folk game into its modern forms. Updated with a substantial new foreword and epilogue.
Download or read book Rugby League World Cup written by Suzan Hirsch and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rugby World Cups 2003 and 2015 written by Paul Tait and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2013-11-20 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History was made on November 22 2003 - England was crowned the World Champion. Everything was ready for rugby to explode in England, for the national team to kick-on, for the level of the domestic game to continue growing and for the sport to truly become prominent nationwide. It did not eventuate. England lost far too many matches and the Aviva Premiership does not match the French Top 14. The result for Rugby World Cup 2015 is a match schedule allocating more games to Wales than to the north of England. Understanding how this came about and also how and why Wales secured matches is an important part of the puzzle and carries substantial implications for future Rugby World Cups. Local and global issues including decision making, rival sports and nationalized players are all tackled in an analysis that seeks to offer realistic and viable solutions for the benefit of English and global rugby.
Download or read book Rugby League Rugby of The Future written by Frank Perrin and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rugby League is a game of dreams. In an endless display of dance moves, thirteen performers on each side of the field provide a brilliant spectacle of multiple passes, devastating tackles and magnificent tries. As well as many thousands of supporters in the north of England, rugby league enjoys considerable success in Australia with the NRL, and in New-Zealand, Papua New-Guinea, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and Great Britain as a whole. It is also played in the US, Canada, Jamaica, Russia, France, Ukraine, Lithuania, Malta, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Estonia, Greece, Morocco, Portugal, Serbia, South Africa, Lebanon, Norway, Italy, Germany and Holland. It is a popular Rugby "par excellence". Discover the fourth dimension of rugby and the hidden ans mysterious world of rugby league beyond. And with the help of previously unpublished files recovered among 17km of archives, this book reveals how rugby league was banned in September 1940 in France, and by who....
Download or read book Rugby World Cup written by Adam Hellebuyck and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Rugby World Cup in the Global Citizens: Sports series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a table of contents, author biography, sidebars, bibliography, glossary, and index.
Download or read book 100 Years written by John Oliver Coffey and published by Huia Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 Years: Maori Rugby League 1908-2008 tells the story of the New Zealand Maori Rugby League Team from its origins in 1908 to the present day. The book covers major matches, along with biographies of prominent players and administrators. A rich collection of stories and interviews with former players tells the reader what really happened off and on the field. The book has been thoroughly researched with information coming from England, France, Australia and throughout New Zealand, and it is illustrated with over 200 images. There have been no books specifically written on Maori involvement with rugby league, until now. 100 Years: Maori Rugby League 1908-2008 is about players, administrators and whanau. It's about the fabulous moments, the glories of victory and the agonies of defeat, and it gives a comprehensive story of Maori participation in rugby league.
Download or read book The Oval World written by Tony Collins and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-27 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rugby has always been a sport with as much drama off the field as on it. For every thrilling last-minute Jonny Wilkinson drop-goal to win the world cup or Jonah Lomu rampage down the touchline for a try, there has been a split, a feud or a controversy. The Oval World is the first full-length history of rugby on a world scale – from its origins in the village-based football games of medieval times up to the globalised sport of the twenty-first century,now played in well over 100 countries. It tells the story of how a game played in an obscure English public school became the winter sport of the British Empire, spread to France, Argentina, Japan and the rest of the world and commanded a global television audience of over four billion for the last world cup final. And how American football – and other games such as Australian, Canadian and Gaelic football – emerged from rugby and highlight just how much the modern gridiron game owes to its English cousin. Featuring the great moments in the game's history and its great names – such as Jonah Lomu, David Duckham, Serge Blanco, Billy Boston and David Campese alongside Rupert Brooke, King George V, Boris Karloff, Charles de Gaulle and Nelson Mandela – The Oval World investigates just what it is about rugby that enables it to survive and thrive in countries with very different traditions and cultures. This is the the definitive world history of a truly global rugby.
Download or read book Touchdown Under written by Nathan Venture, D and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a Rousing Quest through Rugby League Lore Imagine unlocking a world where adrenaline surges through roaring stadiums, where every tackle, kick, and try tells a tale of passion and prowess. "Touchdown Under: An American's Guide to Rugby League and the NRL" is your all-access pass to the riveting universe of one of the most exhilarating sports on the planet. As an American, you're no stranger to the thrill of sports, but what awaits you in these pages is a voyage into the heart of Australia's beloved game. Plunge into the Introduction, and feel the pulse of the crowd as you discover the pleasure of the try. With each turn of the page, gain in-depth knowledge starting from Chapter 1, unraveling the essence of Rugby League, the game's origins, and what sets it apart from its cousin Rugby Union. By detangling the sometimes perplexing rules and terms of the game, you ensure you're as ready for kickoff as the players on the field. Ever wondered about the strategic depth beneath those muddy uniforms and bruised shins? Chapters 2 through 8 meticulously guide you across the field, through the crucial roles of each team position, right into the intricate nuances of game structure. Get to grips with the unique scoring system, the tactical ballet of the play-the-ball, and the decisive power of the tackle. Submerge yourself in the exhilarating spectacle of the NRL season, from the electrifying regular season games to the climactic Grand Final detailed in Chapter 9. Relive history and stir your spirit with Chapter 11's recounting of spine-tingling moments in NRL history, making you feel every heart-stopping play and groundbreaking achievement. For the prospective fan abroad, the Appendices serve as your trusty compass to navigating matchdays from afar, solidifying your burgeoning fandom. Let "Touchdown Under: An American's Guide to Rugby League and the NRL" be the companion that transforms you from a curious onlooker to a devoted aficionado of this dynamic sport. Adopt a new legacy, and join the legion of Rugby League enthusiasts today!
Download or read book Rugby League World Cup Series 1954 written by and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rugby League in New Zealand written by Ryan Bodman and published by Bridget Williams Books. This book was released on 2023-09-29 with total page 996 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of a sport told through its communities. Rugby League in New Zealand: A People’s History unveils the compelling journey of a game flourishing against the odds. Beginning with the game’s introduction to the country in 1907, Ryan Bodman reveals the deep-rooted connections between rugby league’s development and the evolving cultural fabric of New Zealand. By questioning the mythic status of rugby union in the nation’s identity, this history highlights how power, politics and people have collectively shaped the country’s sporting scene. Drawing on first-hand interviews and a wide range of illustrations and archival material, Bodman locates rugby league history in working-class suburbs, and among Kiingitanga Māori, Pasifika migrants, and clubs and communities across the country. The people behind the game share accounts of change, triumph and resilience, while emphasising rugby league’s lasting influence on New Zealanders’ lives.
Download or read book Weird Sports and Wacky Games around the World written by Victoria R. Williams and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With hundreds of books dedicated to conventional sports and activities, this encyclopedia on the weirdest and wackiest games offers a fresh and entertaining read for any audience. Weird Sports and Wacky Games around the World: From Buzkashi to Zorbing focuses on what many would consider abnormal activities from across the globe. Spanning subjects that include individual games, team sports, games for men and women, and contests involving animal competitors, there is something for every reader. Whether researching a particular country or region's traditions or wanting an interesting read for pleasure, this book offers an array of uses and benefits. Though the book focuses on games and sporting activities, the examination of these topics gives readers insight into unfamiliar places and peoples through their recreation—an essential part of the human experience that occurs in all cultures. Such activities are not only embedded in everyday life but also indelibly interconnected with social customs, war, politics, commerce, education, and national identity, making the whimsical topic of the book an appealing gateway to insightful, highly relevant information.
Download or read book John Dawes written by Ross Reyburn and published by Y Lolfa. This book was released on 2013-07-26 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the early life and the playing career of John Dawes, the London Welsh, British Lions (1971) and Barbarians captain. The biography is the result of extensive interviews, with a postscript giving a current analysis detailing Dawes' place in rugby history as one of rugby's greatest innovators.
Download or read book Footynomics and the Business of Sport written by Tim Harcourt and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2024-09-17 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 21st century, sport is big business – big international business. The huge investments made in the World Cup and the Olympics show how important sport is to national economic activity, economic well-being, international trade and diplomacy and national pride. This book guides readers through the economics of sport and the battle of the football codes in Australia between Aussie Rules, Rugby Union, Rugby League and Soccer. The book is a must-read for the Australian sports fanatic, or anyone interested in business strategy in the 21st century. For the international observer, it provides a unique insight into the Australian psyche.
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.
