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An Illustrated History of Rugby Rebels, Role Models and Giant Killers

The Players, People, Teams and Ideas that Changed Rugby Forever
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An Illustrated History of Rugby Rebels, Role Models and Giant Killers explores the lives of players and teams who have shaped rugby through innovation, resilience, and defiance. Covering eras from the 19th century to the present day, it celebrates those who overcame injury, illness, racism, and sexism to inspire millions. The book vividly recounts remarkable giant-killing victories, such as Tonga’s 1973 win over Australia and Japan's stunning triumph over the Springboks in the 'Miracle in Brighton.'
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Learn all about the players, characters and teams that shaped rugby and inspired millions. From 19th century innovators to 21st century superstars, James Stafford examines players who overcame the odds to beat everything from injury and illness to racism and sexism to excel and thrill followers of our great game.

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Learn all about the players, characters, and teams that shaped rugby and inspired millions. From 19th century innovators to 21st century superstars, the latest book in the Illustrated History of Rugby series examines players who overcame the odds to beat everything from injury and illness to racism and sexism, excelling and thrilling followers of our great game.

It also tells the stories of giant-killing teams who shocked the world and took the scalps of heavily favoured opponents. From the Tonga team that beat Australia in 1973 to the 'Miracle in Brighton', which saw Japan topple the mighty Springboks, James Stafford and Raluca Moldovan bring to life some of the most thrilling moments in rugby history.

Series: Illustrated Rugby Histories

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915359094

Publisher: Polaris Publishing Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polaris Publishing Limited

Illustration: b/w line drawings throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Raluca Moldovan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 313g

Pages: 352

About the Author

James Stafford is the founder of cult rugby website The East Terrace. He has written on rugby for national newspapers, websites, match programmes and magazines in the UK and Ireland. He is author of the An Illustrated History of Rugby series from Polaris Publishing and also wrote the bestselling children's book How Wales Beat the Mighty All Blacks. In 2017, Stafford's collection of short comics, 'The Sorrowful Putto of Prague' (Truchliv amoret prask), was published to critical acclaim in the Czech Republic even drawing praise from Hollywood legend Samuel L. Jackson. He lives in Prague.

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