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Journey through rugby union's history and evolution.
If you're nostalgic for the days when rugby was just a friendly game and curious about how it evolved into today's global phenomenon, Peter Bills' "International Rugby Union: The Illustrated History" will take you on a visual and informative exploration. Celebrate the sport's most significant moments and legendary players with rich illustrations that bring the essence of rugby union right to your hands. This book offers not only a thorough retrospective but an engaging narrative for anyone passionate about the game's past, present, and future.
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ISBN: 9781780977218
Publisher: Carlton Books
Date of Publication: 2016-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.0
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The sport of rugby union has burgeoned from the relaxed amateur games of the 1950s—played for fun and friendship—into the multi-million pound global sport it is today. International Rugby Union: The Illustrated History is the glorious story of this transformation, charting the rise of the game through its great games, celebrated moments, and legendary players.
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Journey through rugby union's history and evolution.
If you're nostalgic for the days when rugby was just a friendly game and curious about how it evolved into today's global phenomenon, Peter Bills' "International Rugby Union: The Illustrated History" will take you on a visual and informative exploration. Celebrate the sport's most significant moments and legendary players with rich illustrations that bring the essence of rugby union right to your hands. This book offers not only a thorough retrospective but an engaging narrative for anyone passionate about the game's past, present, and future.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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