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Exe Men

The Extraordinary Rise of the Exeter Chiefs
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Exe Men by Rob Kitson is a warm tribute to the camaraderie and bond formed among a group of rugby-loving friends. It explores their shared adventures and the resulting lifelong friendships, set against the backdrop of rugby matches and memorable travels. Kitson's narrative provides an engaging reflection on the power of sport to forge enduring connections and enrich lives.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for rugby and are intrigued by the stories behind the Exeter Chiefs' rise to prominence. This biography and memoir captures the spirit and tenacity of the team and provides insights into the sport's strategy and culture. If you're keen on sporting tales of grit, teamwork, and triumph, this could be a compelling read for you.

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Exe Men

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Among the best stories in modern British team sport has been the rise of Exeter Chiefs. How, exactly, did an unfashionable rugby team from Devon emerge from obscurity to become the double champions of England and Europe? What makes them tick? What are their secrets?

Exe Men is a compelling story of regional pride, fierce rural identity, larger-than-life local heroes, remarkable characters, epic resilience, big city snobbery, geographical separation, steepling ambition, and personal sacrifice, which will strike a chord with anyone who enjoys a classic underdog story.

This is not any old rugby book; it is the inside story of Exeter's incredible journey from the edge of nowhere to the summit of the English and European club game.

'No Exeter fan should be without this book, nor any sports fan... Splendid stuff' - Stuart Barnes, The Times

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Exe Men is praised for its engaging storytelling and in-depth exploration of the Exeter Chiefs' remarkable rise in rugby. Reviewers commend its humour, insightful analysis, and appeal to both rugby enthusiasts and those interested in team-building successes. It's described as a heartwarming and finely written account of how a local club transformed into a European powerhouse.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913538712

Publisher: Polaris Publishing Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polaris Publishing Limited

Edition: New in Paperback

Illustration: 16 Plates, unspecified

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Robert Kitson has been The Guardian's rugby union correspondent since 1999 and is one of the UK's most respected sports writers. He has covered eight Rugby World Cups, five British and Irish Lions tours and in excess of 300 Tests worldwide. As well as rugby he has also been to five Olympic Games, worked at multiple football and cricket World Cups, covered cricket in Australia, West Indies, India and Pakistan and written on virtually every major sport. He was highly commended in the SJA Rugby Journalist of the Year awards in 2015.

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