Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports: Rugby
Gill Irelands Sporting Legends Irelands Call
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£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Mr Men Little Miss The Rugby Match
Book SynopsisIt's time for a very important rugby match!The Mr Men Little Miss rugby team are about to play the biggest match of their lives and Mr Strong has some good players up his sleeve: Mr Greedy, the one-man scrum, Mr Tickle with his outstanding tackles and the fastest player of them all, Mr Rush.But with Mr Forgetful forgetting which sport they are playing, Mr Jelly running away in fear when he sees the other team and Mr Bounce getting bounced out of the ground, it''s not looking very hopeful.Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, sporting events and even a trip to the moon.These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971. The IndependentThe timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly. The TelegraphThe Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf. The Telegraph
£6.23
Pan Macmillan With You Every Step
Book SynopsisRob Burrow MBE played Rugby League for nearly 20 years for Leeds Rhinos, England and Great Britain winning every possible honour in the sport. From the earliest part of his career, Rob always defied the odds as the shortest player in a sport full of giants and instantly became everyone's favourite player when he danced rings around huge defenders to score spectacular tries. In December 2019, Rob was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) and applied the same determined attitude to his fight against MND and for those impacted by the disease. Rob died in June 2024.Kevin Sinfield OBE is one of the most successful Rugby League players of all time for club and country, playing over 500 games in his career and winning every trophy available to him. One of the youngest-ever captains in the history of Leeds Rhinos when he was first appointed, his name is a short cut for leadership and inspiration to all who know him. After his playing career, he has gone on to enjoTrade ReviewAn awesome little read - something to keep with you wherever you go * Jonny Wilkinson *The premise of the book is heart-warming. 'Everything I'd do for you, I know you'd do for me' is its message of reciprocal support. * Daily Mail *It includes beautiful illustrations and heartfelt words and phrases they have used and loved over the last few years * ITV *With You Every Step champions the special relationship that these friends have * Good Housekeeping *
£9.50
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Rugby
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£7.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Know the Game Complete skills Rugby
Book SynopsisA complete guide to rugby skills for players aged 7-10.The Know the Game Complete Skills series is a perfect introduction to a sport for every budding player. Compiled from the individual Know the Game Rugby titles, the book will teach young players the basic skills they need to start enjoying the sport by giving them plenty of simple practice drills and showing how the star players do it. In this book, players will learn :Passing, catching and kickingRugby terms Positions in rugby Passing Catching KickingTackling, contact, teamwork and tacticsScoring a try Avoiding a tackle Tackling Contact Teamwork TacticsClearly illustrated and written by a professional coach, this book will give every young player the all the skills they need to enjoy rugby.Table of ContentsPART ONE: PASSING, CATCHING AND KICKING Introduction Rugby terms Positions in rugby Passing Catching Kicking PART TWO: TACKLING, CONTACT, TEAMWORK, TACTICS Introduction Avoiding a tackle Tackling Contact Teamwork Tactics
£10.44
O'Brien Press Ltd Blowing the Whistle
£8.54
Polaris Publishing Limited Chasing a Rugby Dream: Book Two: Impact
Book Synopsis'A portrayal of a young person following their dream in the game, a cracking read' – Alun Wyn Jones, Wales and the British & Irish Lions Jimmy Joseph is enjoying a long, hot summer with his friends, counting down the days until he attends his first ever training camp at the Eagles Academy, the youth section of his local pro club. He hopes this is going to be the first major step on his journey to being a professional rugby player ... but a heavy tackle in training and cruel behaviour from his nemesis, Mr Kane, leads to Jimmy suffering a complete loss of confidence. How can he ever regain his love of the game – and fulfil his rugby dreams – if he is too afraid to tackle? In this new rugby adventure for Jimmy and his friends, James Hook and David Brayley examine concussion, tackling, friendship, loyalty and the true bravery that’s needed to overcome your fears.Trade Review'A portrayal of a young person following their dream in the game, a cracking read' -- Alun Wyn Jones, Wales and the British & Irish Lions'This is such a great story, I loved it. It’s so authentic about how young people chase their rugby dreams . . . just like I‘ve done. A must have book for all aspiring young rugby players' -- Louis Rees-Zammit, Wales and the British & Irish Lions'I loved this fantastic book! A thrilling rugby story and great to see such a strong female character as Kitty at the heart of the action! A must for any rugby fan – boy or girl' -- Jasmine Joyce, Wales and Team GB 7s'Another fantastic rugby adventure from James Hook. Packed with positivity, it's a story about the importance of never giving in, fighting to overcome life's problems and remaining loyal. An inspirational read' -- Paul Williams * Rugby World *'A tale of heart, friendship and never giving up…the perfect rugby book. Beautifully written and essential reading for rugby fans young and old' -- Bryan Habana, South Africa'Loyalty, excitement, humour, plenty of rugby action and a masterclass of rugby tips makes this the perfect book for any rugby fan. Every chapter is a cliffhanger which makes you want to read on and on. I can't recommend this inspirational book highly enough' -- Justin Tipuric, Wales and the British & Irish Lions'Everything that’s good about rugby is in this book! The joy of playing for the love of the game but also with a view to making it as a pro. A must read' -- Rhys Webb, Wales and the British & Irish Lions'Superb! A great story that will inspire every child who reads it. Full of positive messages and tips to improve your game, this book ticks every box if you’re looking for an entertaining story about trying to succeed in sport' -- Jonathan Davies, Wales and Great Britain'Such a great and inspirational read. James captures the joys and challenges of schools rugby perfectly, with a story that is packed full of positive messages for young readers. A must read for anyone interested in rugby' -- George North, Wales and the British & Irish Lions'A great book that upholds all the important life messages that make rugby the great game that it is. A fantastic story that emphasises the respect that is key to the game of rugby. Inspirational' -- Nigel Owens, international referee'Another instant rugby classic! Impact is the perfect follow up to Kick-Off – great, realistic rugby storylines which promote great resilience, loyalty and the deep joy of playing rugby' -- Lee Byrne, Wales and the British & Irish Lions
£8.54
Firefly Press Ltd Rampaging Rugby
Book SynopsisRampaging Rugby is the first in the Stupendous Sports series, which aims to do for sport what Horrible Histories did for Year 6 history with Mr Simkin! Full of cartoons, player tips your coach won't tell you, irreverent explanations, fascinating facts and plenty of practical instruction. With a foreword and pro tips by former All Black Conrad Smith, Rampaging Rugby promotes an understanding and a love of the game for boy and girls, which is as much about the spirit as the rules.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Wheelchair Rugby Rush
Book SynopsisWhen Robinson learns about wheelchair rugby during Super Sports Saturday, he can't wait to try it. But then his family moves halfway across the country to help take care of his grandma after she gets hurt. But Robinson's in luck - his dad tells him about an organization called the Shore that has a wheelchair rugby team. Robinson's in for quite a rush as he learns a new sport... and some important lessons about life. Find out in this exciting, easy-to-read chapter book!
£6.99
