Football variants and related games Books
Heddon Publishing To Play the Game: A History of Flight 571: Colour Edition
£29.99
Little, Brown Book Group Beyond the Horizon Extreme Adventures at the Edge
Book SynopsisRichard Parks has what must be one of contemporary sport''s most extraordinary and inspirational stories. Soon after he turned thirty, the professional career in rugby that had been his life for over a decade was cut short by injury, leaving him faced with an uncertain future. But unlike many other young athletes, Richard decided to tackle his fears, anxiety and depression head on, taking inspiration from Ranulph Fiennes and a line from his grandmother''s eulogy - The horizon is only the limit of our sight and setting out on challenges that have become part of his everyday life.Richard created history with his first endeavour - the 737 Challenge - by becoming the first person to conquer the highest mountain on each of the world''s continents and venture to both the North and South Poles within seven months. Then in 2013 he tackled three hugely challenging events - an ultramarathon through the Peruvian jungle, the world''s highest mountain bike race, and a double iron man tri
£14.24
The History Press Ltd Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club
Book SynopsisA history of Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club
£12.34
Headline Publishing Group Dallaglios Rugby Tales
Book SynopsisIn RUGBY TALES, Lawrence Dallaglio recalls with affection and razor-sharp humour, the behind-the-scenes stories that have previously only been shared within the world of international rugby, together with some classics from his rugby-playing colleagues and mates.There''s the one about the 2003 World Cup winner who curtseyed to the queen and another featuring the rugby legend who was affronted by the suggestion that he had been out on the town until 3 a.m. days before a crucial match. ''Don''t you look at me,'' he cried indignantly, ''I got in at six.'' Featuring big games, bigger personalities, quick-fire banter and the odd pint or two, these are the best of the best from the legends of the dressing room, pitch and pub.Trade Review'Guaranteed happiness to rugby lovers...a gem' * planetrugby.com *'Essential reading for blokes who love a bit of skulduggery in the scrum' * Daily Telegraph *'Blood, sweat and beers from droll Lol and friends. Some classic one-liners. Love it!' * Rugby World *
£14.24
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd Winging It
Book SynopsisOffers an insider's view of life on tour from one of South Africa's most enduring sports writers, Liam Del Carme, while he follows the much-cherished national rugby team, the Springboks.
£11.39
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd Rugby Resistance and Politics
Book SynopsisDaniel Dumile Qeqe (19292005), Baas Dan', DDQ'. He was the Port Elizabeth leader whose struggles and triumphs crisscrossed the entire gamut of political, civic, entrepreneurial, sports and recreational liberation activism in the Eastern Cape.
£14.24
Hachette Books Ireland Conversations with My Father Jack Kyle
Book SynopsisJack Kyle was the rugby giant of his time, but he was also so much more than a sporting legend.Whilst he was winning a Grand Slam and touring with the Lions, Jack Kyle was also studying to be a doctor. When he retired from playing rugby - as the world''s most-capped player - his sense of adventure and medical ambition led him to settle in Chingola, Zambia, where he spent the next thirty-four years of his life. For many years, he was the only medically trained surgeon in the town and so faced many challenges, not least the appearance of and devastation caused by AIDS.Written as a series of conversations with his daughter, Justine, Conversations with My Father reveals Jack Kyle as a supremely gifted rugby player, a dedicated surgeon and a gentle family man.Trade ReviewLovingly crafted and well-written ... this is so much more than a rugby book but then Jack Kyle was so much more than a rugby player * Irish Times *Much more than a sports book, this is a nostalgic look at a full life wisely lived * Irish Examiner *A man of unrivalled class, on and off the pitch * Irish Independent *
£10.54
Hodder & Stoughton The Totally Football Book
Book SynopsisThe Totally Football Book will feature the best writing from the Totally Football Show regulars, who by happy coincidence also happen to be among the finest football journalists around, and will be the definitive account of where football is at.Containing a series of essays looking at the state of the game, with the combination of irreverence and analysis that everyone will know from the podcast and lots more besides.Carl Anka will consider the shadow that Covid-19 still casts over the game, and asks what asterisks should be placed against the seasons impacted by the pandemic. Daniel Storey looks at the war in Ukraine through the prism of football, thinking about the game's place in the wider world and how, even though such astonishing events should mean football doesn't matter, it still really does.Sasha Goryunov takes a look at the astonishing rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester City, Tom Williams writes about the unique relationship between Gareth Bale and Wales, Elias Burke considers the work that Wayne Rooney has done under extraordinary circumstances at Derby, Katie Whyatt looks at Ella Toone and Lauren Hemp, two of the finest players in the women's game, Maher Mezahi profiles Aliou Cisse after he led Senegal to Africa Cup of Nations glory and much, much more.There will also be a day-by-day account of the key events of the 2021/22 season, from the traditional curtain-raiser of the Community Shield right through to the Champions League final, with everything from transfers, fights, sackings, arguments...and plenty of actual football too in between.And finally, of course, the quiz. The Inter Totally Cup crowned a new champion this year, and with the sort of trivia that has stumped even the podcast's finest brains, plus a set of teasers about the season just gone, you can test your knowledge against ours.
£19.80
DB Publishing 100 Years of the Bradford Bulls
£14.99
Pitch Publishing Ltd Firsts; Lasts and Onlys: Rugby: A Truly Wonderful
Book SynopsisFirsts, Lasts & Onlys is a rugby fan's delight, chock-full of astonishing events, time-honoured 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.
£9.49
Pitch Publishing Ltd The Iron Curtain: My Rugby Journey from League to
Book SynopsisThe Iron Curtain tells the story of rugby pioneer Phil Larder, the first coach to break through the hidden wall between rugby league and union. The journey starts with Phil's upbringing as a player, takes in the 80s rugby league revolution he sparked as national coaching director, and his jump across the barricades to rugby union in 1997. The authors examine how rugby league ideas revolutionised the concept of defence in union and changed the face of the game forever, and discuss the scientific 'quantum leaps' in analysis and conditioning under Sir Clive Woodward that led to triumph in 2003. In a book that will appeal to rugby lovers of both codes, Phil reveals the sources of his coaching inspiration, the players he loved working with and the secrets of his defensive innovation, giving his frank views on the English Premiership and the two Lions tours in which he was involved.
£17.09
Pitch Publishing Ltd A Miscellany of Rugby's World Cup: Facts,
Book SynopsisA Miscellany of Rugby's World Cup (Facts, History, Statistics and Trivia 1987-2019) will transport you directly into the thrilling history of the greatest event in global rugby union. Here's a treasure trove of insider facts, fantastic feats, firsts and lasts, records and stats - covering every nation and every star player to have made their mark in a tournament now watched by 120 million fans worldwide. John White leads you through all the highs and lows and unforgettable moments from Rugby World Cup's 1995 inception, ushering in the sport's professional era, right through to Japan 2019 and the competition's ninth edition. Relive the greatest games and the finest individual performances. Compile your own Rugby World Cup Fantasy XV. Recall the captains, the record try scorers, the youngest and oldest, the longest drop goals and the strangest conversions. And every time you discover an elusive nugget and say to yourself, 'I never knew that,' rest assured John will soon enlighten you with a follow-up to leave you even more amazed. To the victor go the spoils!
£13.49
Pitch Publishing Ltd Blue and Amber Voices
Book SynopsisBlue and Amber Voices: Stories from Leeds Rugby Leagueprovides a collection of first-hand accounts of some of the greatest players to ever pull on the famous blue and amber kit of Leeds rugby league club.Spanning multiple generations and eras, the book charts the ups and downs of one of rugby league''s great clubs. Relive the glory days of the 1960s and 70s with Alan Smith, the big-spending 80s with Gary Schofield, the promise of the 90s with Francis Cummins, the domination of the 2000s with Jamie Peacock and consider the future of the game with Caitlin Beevers.With a plethora of candid and revealing interviews from some of the most explosive and entertaining players of the last 50 years from both the UK and down under, Blue and Amber Voices offers an array of stories and insight rarely seen previously. Packed with anecdotes, triumph and tragedy, the book lifts the lid on what it takes to step on to the famous Headingley pitch for one of the world'
£17.09
Vision Sports Publishing Ltd Breathing Fire!
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£74.96
Vision Sports Publishing Ltd Toughest Test
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£17.99
Vision Sports Publishing Ltd IRB Rugby Yearbook
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£15.29
Pitch Publishing Ltd Rugby On This Day: History, Facts and Figures
Book SynopsisRugby On This Day revisits many of the sport's most magical and memorable moments which might otherwise have slipped under the radar. Here are over 700 unusual and hilarious highlights, all mixed in with a maelstrom of quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irresistibly dippable rugby union diary - with an entry for every day of the year. Apart from the usual rousing title wins and stupendous tries, every fan has their favourite rugby memories, be they moments of inspiration on the pitch, streakers or 20-man brawls. As well as recalling events that will make you laugh, cry, or shake your head in disbelief, Rugby On This Day also benefits from brilliant research which delves deep into the game's history, gathering together so many original stories and tit-bits to create a snapshot of the diverse and often bizarre world of rugby union.
£9.49
Atlantic Books Eddie Jones: Rugby Maverick
Book SynopsisThe first biography of the enigmatic coach who has completely transformed the England rugby team.After Eddie Jones began coaching England's rugby team, they won 22 of their next 23 matches. The side that limped out of the 2015 World Cup was thoroughly revitalised. But who was the unconventional figure responsible for this change of fortune? And, given recent setbacks, will Eddie be able to inspire England to bring their best to the 2019 World Cup?From his school days playing alongside the legendary Ella brothers to his masterminding of Japan's jaw-dropping World Cup victory over South Africa, Eddie Jones has always been a polarising figure, known for his punishing work ethic. Constantly controversial, never complacent, Jones has truly shaken up English rugby. Drawing on over a hundred interviews with former teammates, players, administrators, coaching colleagues and Jones himself, veteran rugby writer Mike Colman brings a rare level of insight to his biography of this singular man.Trade ReviewPersonalities don't come bigger than Eddie Jones, whose colourful and somewhat crazy rugby career was always going to make a blinding book...Mike Colman was knocked back in his attempts to make this an authorised biography but pressed ahead anyway - and it was certainly worth the effort. Colman has stolen a march on any subsequent accounts of Jones's life...It makes for very entertaining reading. * Rugby World *Jones is a fascinating bloke and if you are interested in rugby or coaching or management this is a fascinating read. * Rugby Spy *Table of Contents1: LARPA BOYS 2: LITTLE GREEN MAN 3: SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS 4: CLASS ACT 5: FIGHTING HARADA 6: BOSS WALLABY 7: THE CLIVE AND EDDIE SHOW 8: ALL OR NOTHING 9: DOWN AND OUT 10: THE HELP 11: RED FACES 12: INSIDE THE BOKS 13: RUGBY SAMURAI 14: EDDIE-SAN 15: THE BLOSSOM AND THE ROSE 16: NO DAME EDNA 17: THE EDDIE EFFECT 18: UNSTEADY EDDIE 19: BUSTED FLUSH 20: AUTUMN HARVEST 21: HOME STRETCH EPILOGUE: DESTINATION JAPAN
£9.49
Reach plc Ian McKinley: Second Sight: Rugby and Redemption
Book SynopsisRugby's long history is full of tales of inspirational courage. Yet there has never been a rugby player quite as remarkable, quite as jaw-droppingly brave, as Ian McKinley. On January 16, 2010, the young fly-half was one of Ireland's hottest rugby prospects. But his life was about to change forever. While playing for University College Dublin, a horrifying injury to his left eye saw McKinley's vision, his world and his future come crashing down around him. The injury left McKinley blind in one eye and bereft, forcing him into early retirement, his life plans scattered in the wind. After relocating to Italy to heal and rebuild himself as a youth rugby coach, a heartbroken McKinley battled on until, in the end, he vowed to do whatever it took to once again play the sport he loved. As he discloses in Second Sight in painstaking detail for the first time, McKinley poured his heart and soul into finding a way to play. He endlessly researched specialist goggles and he tenaciously fought his case against sceptical World Rugby bosses until finally, finally, he did the impossible - he came back. On November 11, 2017, against Fiji, McKinley became the first visually impaired man to ever feature in a Test match, playing at fly-half for Italy - his beloved, adopted nation. His efforts drew gasps of admiration from the crowd and tears of respect from teammates and opposition alike. In Second Sight, McKinley outlines how returning to rugby gave him the chance to highlight his skill at the highest level but, more importantly, how it helped him make peace with his injury and the unique way fate has intervened in his life. After eventually retiring for a second, and final, time in March 2021, in Second Sight McKinley tells an astounding sporting story like no other - and a tale that deserves to be heard, and applauded, around the globe.
£16.14
The University of Michigan Press Animated by Uncertainty
Book SynopsisAnalyses South African rugby through the lens of aesthetic politics. Building on 17 months of ethnographic research with rugby coaches, players, and administrators, Joshua Rubin argues that rugby is a form of performance and further that the qualities that define rugby shape the political ends to which the sport can be put.Trade ReviewAnimated by Uncertainty is insightful, thought-provoking and beautifully written. It offers a bold, new perspective that is at once engaging and provocative: far more than a history of sport, it offers deep insights into the embodied practices and legacies of Apartheid in white and ‘coloured’ men and communities, as well as diverse fantasies of integration and failures to materialize them."" - Laura Fair, Michigan State UniversityTable of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Making Art from Uncertainty: Magic and Its Politics in South African Rugby Chapter 2: Sons and Commodities: Work, Play, and the Politics of Autonomy at the Margins of Professional Rugby Chapter 3: Residual Uncertainty: Play, Injuries, and Rugby’s Masculine Ideal Chapter 4: Searching for Certainty: Rugby and Male Identity in a Former Model C School Chapter 5: Fractured Frames: Rugby, Imaginative Resistance, and the Legacies of the Struggle against Apartheid Chapter 6: In Apartheid’s Image: Rugby and Nationalist Spectacle in South Africa Conclusion Endnotes Works Cited
£60.95
Liverpool University Press Not All Mud and Scrums: Rugby Union Before
Book SynopsisA celebration of Rugby Union, based upon a sports journalist's recollections of 50 years of following the sport, before the game moved into its modern period, governed by money and media interests. The book begins and ends with the historic Scotland-England match at Murrayfield in 1925.
£15.81
Taylor & Francis Ltd Football Entrepreneurship
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£118.75
Taylor & Francis Tactical DecisionMaking in Sport How Coaches Can Help Athletes to Make Better InGame Decisions
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£128.25
Taylor & Francis Tactical DecisionMaking in Sport How Coaches Can Help Athletes to Make Better InGame Decisions
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£37.99
Taylor & Francis Rugby Union and Professionalisation Elite Player Perspectives Routledge Research in Sport Culture and Society
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£39.99
Taylor & Francis The Dynamics of Modern Rugby
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£36.99
Taylor & Francis The Dynamics of Modern Rugby
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£128.25
Taylor & Francis The Science of Rugby
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£118.75
Taylor & Francis Ltd Performance Assessment for Field Sports
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£171.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Performance Assessment for Field Sports
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£56.04
Taylor & Francis Science and Football Routledge Revivals
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£209.00
Taylor & Francis Science and Football Routledge Revivals
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£51.29
