Rugby World Cup 101

Author : Peter Burns
Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
ISBN 13 : 178885179X
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rugby World Cup 101 written by Peter Burns and published by Birlinn Ltd. This book was released on 2019-06-13 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rugby World Cup 101 is a compendium of fascinating facts, stats, stories, personalities and trivia – perfect for all fans of rugby from around the world. From the genesis of the tournament in 1987 all the way through to the present day, the Rugby World Cup's rich history is distilled into 101 facts, stats and stories. This entertaining volume is an instructive, if sometimes irreverent – but always affectionate – guide to some of the groundbreaking firsts, controversies, innovations, characters, achievements and disasters that have taken place in rugby's marquee event. Whether an expert or a novice, this is the perfect companion for rugby lovers around the world.

Author : Brendan Gallagher
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472912640
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rugby World Cup written by Brendan Gallagher and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-10 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visual history of rugby's greatest sporting event, this beautiful photographic book is a fascinating chronological exploration of the matches, teams, heroes and surrounding stories of the tournament. Each chapter covers a Rugby World Cup, starting with the inaugural competition in 1987 - in which New Zealand confirmed their status as the world's top rugby nation - to the historical 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa after the end of apartheid and the international sports boycott through England's fantastic win in 2003 breaking the southern hemisphere's dominance, up to the 2015 qualifiers. The book also looks ahead to Rugby World Cup 2019, with Japan as host city. Each photograph has been carefully selected to give a real glimpse into this great tournament. The ideal, collectable gift for any rugby fan, written by a rugby expert.

Author : Simon Collings
Publisher : Welbeck
ISBN 13 : 1802796371
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rugby World Cup France 2023 written by Simon Collings and published by Welbeck. This book was released on 2023-08-03 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The must-have companion to the greatest event in world rugby, the Rugby World Cup France 2023. Containing everything rugby fans will need to enjoy the World Cup, this official guide is packed with images, profiles, previews and charts, making it essential reading for any fan and the perfect companion to all of the tournament action. Contents include: • Team-by-team profiles • Star player profiles • A guide to every venue • Fill-in tournament progress chart • History of the Rugby World Cup • Rugby World Cup records • Qualification round-up And much, much more besides.

Author : John Nauright
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317215257
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rugby World in the Professional Era written by John Nauright and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-02-17 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty years of professionalism has seen rugby union undergo dramatic transformations, from changes to everyday training cultures to the growth of the Rugby World Cup into one of the largest global sporting events. The Rugby World in the Professional Era is the first book to examine the effect that professionalism has had across a number of different aspects of the game and the wider socio-cultural significance of these changes through case studies from across the globe. Drawing on contributions from scholars from across the rugby-playing world, the book explores the role of rugby's professionalisation through a number of social-scientific lenses, including: labour migration race and indigenous populations the globalisation of the game mega-event management male sexualities media representations of rugby - from broadcasting matches to rugby in museums and on stage and screen Offering insights into under-researched areas of the sport, such as the growth of Rugby Sevens into an Olympic sport, and providing the most up-to-date recent history of the sport available, The Rugby World in the Professional Era is essential reading for anyone with an academic interest in rugby, and any student or scholar with interests in sports history, sports sociology, sport management or the economics of professional sport.

Author : David Barnes
Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0857906011
Total Pages : 782 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Behind the Thistle written by David Barnes and published by Birlinn Ltd. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring the thoughts of more than 180 players who have represented Scotland since the very first Test match in 1871 all the way through to the present day, Behind the Thistle gives a unique insight into the drama and emotion of playing for Scotland in that most rarefied of environments – Test match rugby. In this exhaustively research tome, David Barnes and Peter Burns provide inside access to more than 150 years of private moments in the changing room, on tour, on the training ground, during the tumultuous heat of battle itself, and lift the lid on numerous post-match antics. This is the story of what it is really like to play for Scotland, revealing the sacrifices and joys experienced by those who have shed blood, sweat and tears in pursuit of glory in the navy blue jersey.

Author : Simon Barclay
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0244232458
Total Pages : 446 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rugby World Cup 1987 - 2019: Complete Results and Statistics written by Simon Barclay and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-11-03 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: South Africa's victory over England in the Yokohama final brought to close a thrilling 2019 Rugby World Cup. This 443 page book is a statistical record of every match played in the nine world cups since 1987 and then concentrates on the 2019 tournament, with each pool and knock-out phase match, full information on the worldwide qualifying competitions, each country's squads, followed by records from both the 2019 tournament and across history of the competition.

Author : Simon Barclay
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1326468065
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rugby World Cup 1987 - 2015: Complete Results and Statistics written by Simon Barclay and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-11-04 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Zealand's wonderful victory over close rivals Australia in the Twickenham final brought to close a thrilling 2015 Rugby World Cup which saw southern hemisphere teams dominate and playing a style of rugby which left the northern teams wondering how they can compete in future. This 395 page book concentrates on the 2015 tournament, detailing each pool and knock-out phase match, full information on all the qualifying competitions, each country's squads with changes made, plus a 10 page section filled with records and statistics from both the latest tournament and for the history of the world cup. The book also has match details for every game played in the world cup since 1987.

Author : Wynne Gray
Publisher : Raupo
ISBN 13 : 9780790011813
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 101 Moments of World Cup Rugby written by Wynne Gray and published by Raupo. This book was released on 2007-08-06 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, here is the publication to truly capture the drama, triumph and despair of the Rugby World Cup competitions. 101 captivating moments, as selected and examined by NZ Herald sports columnist Wynne Gray, are relived in glorious detail and presented alongside dynamic photography. Each entry is comprised of match information - date, venue, teams, etc - as well a one-page analysis/reminiscence of the game or event. 101 Moments of World Cup Rugby will inspire the most hardened and ardent rugby fan as well as dazzle those who know only the basics - a fitting tribute to an iconic tournament and to one of the world's most well-loved games.

Author : Lawrence A. Wenner
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317397444
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sport, Media and Mega-Events written by Lawrence A. Wenner and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-03-27 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together many of the most influential scholars in sport and media studies, this book examines the diverse ways that media influences our understanding of the world’s most important sport events, dubbed sports mega-events. It sheds new light on how these events have been changed by the media, and have, in turn, adapted to media to further their brand’s cultural influence. Focusing on the central concept of "mediatization" – the permeation of media into all spheres of contemporary life – the book presents original case studies of major events including the Olympics, FIFA, rugby and cricket World Cups, Tour de France, Super Bowl, World Series, Monaco Grand Prix, Wimbledon, and many more. Written from a truly international perspective, this is a seminal work in sport and media studies that reveals the growing political, economic, and cultural influences of sport mega-events in contemporary society. Sport, Media and Mega-Events is an essential text for any course on the sociology of sport, event management, sport marketing, or featuring a cultural, communication or media studies approach to sport.

Author : E. L. Norry
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0241434068
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela written by E. L. Norry and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2020-10-08 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the first black president of South Africa. NELSON MANDELA is known for dedicating his life to fighting for equality in South Africa and overthrowing racial segregation. He grew up hearing the elders' stories of his ancestors' fighting in the wars of resistance, and he dreamed of fighting for the freedom of his people. His childhood wish was granted when he became the first black president of South Africa, and an icon for hope, change and equality. Extraordinary Lives is a bold, inclusive biography series shining a light on modern and historical figures. Entertaining, accessible and educational, they are the perfect introductions to these amazing people and their achievements. Collect them all: Collect them all! Michelle Obama Malala Yousafzai Stephen Hawking Neil Armstrong Katherine Johnson Anne Frank Mahatma Gandhi Rosa Parks Mary Seacole Coming in 2020: Greta Thunberg Alan Turing Freddie Mercury Serena Williams Steve Jobs Amelia Earhart Nelson Mandela