Dive into the captivating world of rugby with this gripping paperback book, **The Hard Men of Rugby**, authored by Luke Upton. This brand new edition, with dimensions of **140 x 215 mm** and containing **192 pages**, showcases the bold and brutal stories of the hardest rugby union players since World War I. In a modern game where citing commissioners and social media scrutiny reign, the legendary feats of these players stand out like nothing else. Explore the fearless rugby legends who, regardless of size or reputation, never shied away from confrontations on the field. The book presents thrilling profiles of icons such as Paddy Mayne, Brian Lima, and Sébastien Chabal, immortalizing their remarkable talents and unmatched dedication to the sport. Ideal for passionate rugby fans and historians alike, this book captures the raw essence of rugby's hard men, bringing to life their exhilarating narratives. Not only does it highlight their prowess on the pitch, but it also reveals their fiery spirits off it, making it a must-have addition to any rugby library. Additionally, we offer combined shipping for your convenience. Conveniently located in Auckland, Smartfox NZ ensures this product is in stock in New Zealand, eliminating unexpected import charges, custom duties, or tax. Order your copy today and relive the thrilling history of rugby's toughest players!

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 140 x 215 mm
Pages: 192
Bind: paperback
Author: Luke Upton Publisher: Y Lolfa
Publication Date: 01-11-2020

The gruesome stories of the hardest and most ruthless – yet incredibly talented – rugby union players since the First World War. In our era of citing commissioners, super-slow-motion replays and trial by social media, some of their actions are hard to believe. These men were totally committed to the sport, and irrespective of size, reputation or opposition, never took a step back on the pitch. And largely free from the confines of the commitments the modern professional game demands, many were as lively o? the pitch as they were fiery on it. The ultimate book about the hard men of rugby union, including some of the very toughest and most talented players from all around the world. With profiles of: Paddy Mayne, Brian Lima, Wayne Shelford, Bobby Windsor, Colin Meads, Jerry Collins, Norm Hadley, David Bedell-Sivright, Scott Gibbs, Gérard Cholley, Trevor Brennan, Wade Dooley, Bakkies Botha, Tomás Lavanini, Sébastien Chabal and Weary Dunlop.

We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.