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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Rugby football > Rugby Union
At the start of the 2019 Guinness Six Nations Wales were 9/2
against to win the tournament. Six weeks later they had gone one
better and won a historic Grand Slam! On To Glory! tells how Warren
Gatland's men defied the odds and expectations to rouse a country
behind them and defeat all-comers across an action-packed campaign.
Packed with wonderful photographs and exclusive interviews with
stars of the tournament such as Alun Wyn Jones, George North,
Gareth Anscombe and Warren Gatland, the book takes readers inside
the Wales camp and provides a wonderful souvenir of a very special
achievement. From the remarkable comeback in Paris, to the training
camp in Nice, getting the job done in Italy and then the euphoria
of beating England in Cardiff, the book follows the team as they
strive to make history. As momentum builds the reader is taken to
Murrayfield for the brutal match against a proud Scotland team and
then to the Welsh capital for the dramatic decider against the
world's second-best team.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder meets I May Destroy You, this dark YA
thriller will have your heart in your mouth from the very first
page! "Gina Blaxill weaves together a dark and engrossing tale that
will grip readers from start to finish." Ann Sei Lin, author of
Rebel Skies. "Brilliantly twisty and intense!" Kat Ellis, author of
Wicked Little Deeds. "It asks us to look at ourselves. You won't be
able to put it down until the tense final pages let you go." Bryony
Pearce, author of Little Rumours. Tragedy hits a teenage New Year's
party . . . When Alana's best friend is found drowned in a pool,
the forensic reports discover date-rape drug GHB in her blood. GHB
from a drink Alana knows was meant for her. Despite the swirling
rumours, the suspected group of boys seem untouchable. To
investigate, Alana allows herself to be pulled into their
glittering orbit. But among shifting alliances, changing alibis and
buried secrets, can she pinpoint which of the boys is responsible
before she becomes their next target? Perfect for fans of Holly
Jackson, Karen McManus and Chelsea Pitcher. From the Carnegie
nominated author, Gina Blaxill. A bold feminist read with a pacy
thriller plot that YA fans will love. Carnegie-nominated author
Gina Blaxill looks head on at privilege, bias and sexual assault in
a way that will resonate with Young Adults today. Perfect for fans
of Holly Jackson, Karen McManus and Chelsea Pitcher.
Cornwall has long been recognised as being one of the hotbeds of
English rugby enjoying a level of interest and support even
outstripping that of football. Ten years ago Penzance and Newlyn
rebranded itself as the Cornish Pirates and now operates as the
only truly professional sports team in the area. Despite its remote
location and low population base it has nevertheless recently twice
won national knock-out trophies and twice more reached play-off
finals of the Rugby Championship - just one tier below the Premier
League. Ex-player Steve Tomlin's latest book details the lives and
playing careers of forty-six leading players and four senior
coaches covering both the amateur and professional eras of the
club. It is almost entirely based on a series of detailed
interviews with the players themselves - or with their colleagues
and families if they are no longer with us. Many of those featured
played at international level whilst others remained as heroes in
their own backyard. It gives a fascinating and often hilarious
insight into the lives, pressures, achievements and disappointments
of rugby players of different generations and varying backgrounds.
A new edition to commemorate the 50th anniversary of one of the
greatest rugby moments ever. Against all expectations, on 31
October 1972 Carwyn James' Llanelli beat New Zealand 9-3. The day's
events are recalled by those who were there. First edition
shortlisted for 2013 British Sports Book Awards. -- Cyngor Llyfrau
Cymru
SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Crammed
full of funny stories, below-the-belt banter and amusing
observations, it's gold' Rugby World Once described as rugby's
answer to Ant & Dec, David Flatman and Mark Durden-Smith are
the oddest of odd couples. Now this hugely popular rugby
broadcasting double act have turned to dissecting and celebrating
rugby union in book form. And, as you'd expect, it's a brilliant
combination of in-depth knowledge and hilarious stories. Flats and
Durders Offload covers every facet of the game, from surviving the
front row, what it takes to be a leader, referees both good and
bad, mind games, tournaments and, of course, what really happens on
a rugby tour. They talk about the highs, including Flats not
missing a tackle in his 90-second Six Nations appearance, and the
lows, including Flats not making a tackle in his 90-second Six
Nations appearance. Familiar to millions of fans through their
television work, they provide fascinating and entertaining insight
into the sport they love. They reveal the hardest players, the
greatest characters and the intimate secrets of the front row. They
address key issues facing the sport, such as injury, retirement and
the future of the game. Nothing is off limits and no quarter is
given - to anyone. With insightful analysis, unforgettable stories
and the occasional food reference, Flats and Durders Offload is an
unmissable read for all rugby fans.
Ronan O'Gara is quite simply one of the greatest sportsmen Ireland
has ever produced. A brilliant kicker both from the hand and at
penalty goals, a sublime orchestrator of play from the out-half
position he has made his own, and a cool head in the
pressure-cooker of club and international rugby, the list of the
Cork man's achievements goes on and on. The leading points scorer
in Irish rugby history, and one of the top 10 in the world. The
leading points scorer in the history of the Heineken Cup. The first
ever points and try scorer at the home of Gaelic sports, Croke
Park. In his candid, illuminating autobiography, O'Gara tells the
story of those many on-field successes, culminating in the glorious
year of 2006, when his tactical prowess and will to win first
helped guide Ireland to the Triple Crown in the Six Nations
championship, then Munster to a memorable Heineken Cup victory over
Biarritz at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. O'Gara kicked a
perfect five out of five in the 23-19 win that glorious May day, as
Munster lifted the coveted trophy for the first time, sparking wild
celebrations heard all the way back in Limerick and Cork. Yet in
any sporting career, there have been the setbacks as well, most
notably Ireland's disappointing performance in the Rugby World Cup
in France last year. O'Gara reveals what really went on in a
divided dressing-room as a series of flat performances sent the
Irish crashing out, while he personally had to deal with a series
of front-page allegations about his private life. ROG has never
been shy about the fact that he's fond of a drink and a bet, and he
confronts his critics head on in this book. "Ronan O'Gara: The
Autobiography" is the unforgettable story of a rugby player at the
top of his game, of a life lived to the full, and of a passionate
and proud representative of the people of Cork and Ireland.
Fuel your training the smart way. Boost your performance and
achieve your body goals, with the right recipes and correct
nutritional advice from rugby superstar and bestselling author
James Haskell and one of the UK's top performance chefs and current
England football chef, Omar Meziane. Clear, authoritative advice
from James and Omar, the Cooking for Fitness dream team 79 everyday
easy recipes to fuel your training Learn how the right nutrition
can improve your performance Low-carb and high-carb meals with full
nutritional breakdown * Easy to read and easy to use
'I never set out to take the lead. It just happened - like MND
itself. But we are making a fight of it.' DODDIE WEIR In the five
years since Doddie Weir's MND diagnosis, he has continued to live
life to the max. He's raised millions for research and support for
his fellow sufferers with the help of some incredible charity
fundraisers, celebrated his 50th birthday and been awarded an OBE.
And throughout it all, Doddie has tackled life head on, like the
mad charging giraffe he has always been, both on and off the rugby
pitch. Now, join Doddie as he lifts the lid on what his life with
MND has really been like, both in public and in private. Being
Doddie, there's always lots of laughter and an incredibly positive
attitude, but it's also a rollercoaster of emotions. It's a battle
Doddie will continue to tackle with his trademark dignity and
legendary humour. And it's a fight he remains determined to win.
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