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The History Of The Rugby Football Union

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Author : Owen Llewellyn Owen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1955

The History Of The Rugby Football Union written by Owen Llewellyn Owen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1955 with Rugby football categories.

A Social History Of English Rugby Union

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Author : Tony Collins
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2009-01-13

A Social History Of English Rugby Union written by Tony Collins and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-13 with History categories.

In this fascinating history of the English game, leading rugby historian Tony Collins traces the development of rugby union from its origins at Rugby School through to the modern era of professionalism and World Cup victory, and explains why the game has come to have such a profound influence on the emergent English middle class.

Centenary History Of The Rugby Football Union

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Author : Uel A. Titley
language : en
Publisher: HP Trade
Release Date : 1970

Centenary History Of The Rugby Football Union written by Uel A. Titley and has been published by HP Trade this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with Rugby union football categories.

The History Of The Rugby Football Union By O L Owen

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Author : RUGBY UNION.
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1955

The History Of The Rugby Football Union By O L Owen written by RUGBY UNION. and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1955 with categories.

England Rugby

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Author : Jason Woolgar
language : en
Publisher: Virgin Books Limited
Release Date : 2004

England Rugby written by Jason Woolgar and has been published by Virgin Books Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Rugby Union football categories.

It was a dream come true for every England rugby fan when the whistle blew in Sydney to signal the end of the Rugby World Cup Final in 2003. A long campaign, which began almost directly after the previous World Cup in 1999, had culminated in one of the most tightly fought contests and it provided the most dramatic of finales. But while England relish that achievement, one should not forget that there have been many memorable matches down the years since 1871 when an England rugby union team first took to the field. Some have even passed into sporting folklore, such as the legendary 13-0 victory over New Zealand in 1936, which was characterised by Prince Alexander Obolensky's marvellous brace of tries, or the breathtaking roller-coaster ride of the 26-26 draw with the All Blacks in 1977. England: The Official RFU History takes readers right back to the very origins of the game, from the time that William Webb Ellis caught the ball and ran with it at Rugby School, and leads them through a history that is rich with great sporting moments and memorable characters. It follows the highs and lows of successive teams as they have suffered defeats and near misses and battled their way to successes in the Five and Six Nations tournaments. Gloriously illustrated with many exclusive archival photographs and memorabilia from the RFU's Museum at Twickenham, this fascinating book also includes an A-Z of some of the greatest players ever to have pulled on the white shirt of England as well as full statistics for evey game that England has played right up to the end of the Six Nations contest of 2004. Whether you are a fan of long standing, or one who has been attracted by the passion of recent times, England: The Official RFU History is a must-have addition to any true England rugby fan's bookshelf.

The Oval World

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Author : Tony Collins
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2015-08-27

The Oval World written by Tony Collins and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-27 with Sports & Recreation categories.

Rugby has always been a sport with as much drama off the field as on it. For every thrilling last-minute Jonny Wilkinson drop-goal to win the world cup or Jonah Lomu rampage down the touchline for a try, there has been a split, a feud or a controversy. The Oval World is the first full-length history of rugby on a world scale – from its origins in the village-based football games of medieval times up to the globalised sport of the twenty-first century,now played in well over 100 countries. It tells the story of how a game played in an obscure English public school became the winter sport of the British Empire, spread to France, Argentina, Japan and the rest of the world and commanded a global television audience of over four billion for the last world cup final. And how American football – and other games such as Australian, Canadian and Gaelic football – emerged from rugby and highlight just how much the modern gridiron game owes to its English cousin. Featuring the great moments in the game's history and its great names – such as Jonah Lomu, David Duckham, Serge Blanco, Billy Boston and David Campese alongside Rupert Brooke, King George V, Boris Karloff, Charles de Gaulle and Nelson Mandela – The Oval World investigates just what it is about rugby that enables it to survive and thrive in countries with very different traditions and cultures. This is the the definitive world history of a truly global rugby.

Barbarians Gentlemen And Players

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Author : Kenneth Sheard
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-01-11

Barbarians Gentlemen And Players written by Kenneth Sheard and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-11 with Sports & Recreation categories.

First published in 1979, this classic study of the development of rugby from folk game to its modern Union and League forms has become a seminal text in sport history. In a new epilogue the authors provide sociological analysis of the major developments in international ruby that have taken place since 1979, with particular attention to the professionalism that was predicted in the first edition of this text. Sports lovers, rugby fans and students of the history and sociology of sport will find it invaluable. Rugby football is descended from winter 'folk games' which were a deeply rooted tradition in pre-industrial Britain. This was the first book to study the development of Rugby from this folk tradition to the game in its modern forms. The folk forms of football were extremely violent and serious injuries - even death - were a common feature. The game was refined in the public schools who played a crucial role in formulating the rules which required footballers to exercise greater self-control. With the spread of rugby into the wider society, the Rugby Football Union was founded but class tensions led to the split between Rugby Union and Rugby League. The authors examine the changes that led to the professionalisation of Rugby Union as well as the alleged resurgence of violence in the modern game.