Isbn: 9781399403580 - around the world in 80 minutes: in search of rugby greatness – a waterstones best book of the year (5 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 - SPORT'A mesmerising, unforgettable journey around world rugby. ' Donald McRae Twice Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the YearMagnificent hugely intelligent and entertaining. Stuart Barnes, Sunday TimesReally enjoyed it.Will CarlingAn absolutely marvellous book Recommended heartily.Jonathan Drennan, Sydney Morning HeraldCONTRASTING CHARACTERS, COLLIDING CULTURES, THE SAME OVAL-SHAPED BALL. A JOURNEY TO FIND THE RUGBYS MOST REMARKABLE PEOPLE, TEAMS AND PLACES. What makes rugby special? Which individuals and teams have defined the modern game? Around the World in 80 Minutes charts the golden era of global rugby union between 1973 and 2023 and goes in search of the sports most influential trailblazers.Robert Kitson, the Guardians long-time rugby union correspondent, assesses the games current health, tracks down the battered gladiators of yesteryear and asks some pertinent questions. Does rugby retain its old rugged charm? What does its future look like? And what, ultimately, constitutes rugby greatness?Observant, amusing and thought-provoking, the journey takes in some of the game's more prominent names including David Campese, Brian ODriscoll, Maggie Alphonsi, Sean Fitzpatrick, Eddie Jones and Sir Clive Woodward to reflect on rugbys intangible shared joy.Millions of fans continue to find rugby maddeningly irresistible and endlessly compelling. This book is for them, and for anyone else wondering where the appeal lies. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. Zustand: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.