Giants Of Scottish Rugby

Author : Jeff Connor
Publisher : Random House
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781780572888

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Giants Of Scottish Rugby by Jeff Connor Pdf

From the heights of the Grand Slams to a near whitewash in the 2000 Six Nations championship, one factor has remained constant in Scottish rugby - its huge resource of characters. Early in the year 2000, Jeff Connor set out on a mission to track down some of Scotland's best-known players, the true giants of the game, and discover whether there is life after international rugby. The result was 40 exclusive interviews and a book that is enlightening, hilarious and moving in equal measure. There are rare and extended interviews with Ken Scotland, Jim Telfer, Ian McLauchlan, Sandy Carmichael and Andy Irvine. There is the Hawick humour of Jim Renwick, the history of Finlay Calder's greatest wind-ups and the emotive story of Gordon Brown's battle with his most vicious opponent of them all, cancer. Bruce Hay's confrontation with the Duke of Edinburgh, Iain Paxton's disgust at the attitude of some English players on a British Lions tour and David Leslie's fearsome pre-match preparations are all vividly described, along with frankly expressed views from active modern-day players like Gregor Townsend. All rugby fans will find something to treasure in Giants of Scottish Rugby.

Author : Robert Philip
Publisher : Random House
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781780571669

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Scottish Sporting Legends by Robert Philip Pdf

Scotland may not have won a World Cup (yet!), but many of the country’s sportsmen and women are revered as global legends, including Olympic and US Open champion Andy Murray and winner of six Olympic gold medals, Sir Chris Hoy. In football, the likes of Denis Law, ‘Slim’ Jim Baxter and Jimmy ‘Jinky’ Johnstone would not have looked out of place in the canary yellow of Brazil, while managers Sir Matt Busby, Bill Shankly and Jock Stein have become part of football folklore, as has Sir Alex Ferguson in more recent times. Amazingly, Scots have reached the top in just about every major sport: Jim Clark and Sir Jackie Stewart in Formula One; Andy Murray in tennis; Ken Buchanan and Benny Lynch in the boxing ring; Chris Hoy in cycling; sprinters Allan Wells and Eric Liddell on the Olympic track; and, as befits a nation renowned as ‘the home of golf’, Sandy Lyle was recognised as the greatest player on the planet upon winning the Masters in 1988. Scottish sport is the richest of tapestries and in Scottish Sporting Legends the cream of the crop are entertainingly profiled in a revealing collection of pen portraits of stars past and present.

Author : James Stafford
Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781915359100

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An Illustrated History of Rugby Rebels, Role Models and Giant Killers by James Stafford Pdf

Learn all about the players, characters and teams that shaped rugby and inspired millions. From 19th century innovators to 21st century superstars, the latest book in the Illustrated History of Rugby series examines players who overcame the odds to beat everything from injury and illness to racism and sexism to excel and thrill followers of our great game. It also tells the stories of giant killing teams who shocked the world and took the scalps of heavily favoured opponents. From the Tonga team that beat Australia in the 1973 to the 'Miracle in Brighton' which saw Japan topple the mighty Springboks, James Stafford and Raluca Moldovan bring to life some of the most thrilling moments in rugby history.

Author : Peter Burns
Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781788851091

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Scottish Rugby 101 by Peter Burns Pdf

Scottish Rugby 101 is a compendium of fascinating facts, quotes, stats, stories, personalities and trivia – a perfect stocking-filler for all fans of Scottish rugby. From the very first Test match in 1871 all the way through to the present day, Scottish rugby's rich history is distilled into 101 facts, stats and stories. This fun-packed volume is an instructive, if sometimes irreverent – but always affectionate – guide to some of the ground-breaking firsts, controversies, innovations, achievements and disasters that have taken place in the game north of the Border – an entertaining crib-sheet to Scottish rugby for experts and novices alike.

Author : Robert Kitson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781399403542

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Around the World in 80 Minutes by Robert Kitson Pdf

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 Year 'Magnificent... hugely intelligent and entertaining.' Stuart Barnes, Sunday Times 'Really enjoyed it.' Will Carling 'An absolutely marvellous book... Recommended heartily.' Jonathan Drennan, Sydney Morning Herald CONTRASTING CHARACTERS, COLLIDING CULTURES, THE SAME OVAL-SHAPED BALL. A JOURNEY TO FIND THE RUGBY'S 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 sport's most influential trailblazers. Robert Kitson, the Guardian's long-time rugby union correspondent, assesses the game's 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 O'Driscoll, Maggie Alphonsi, Sean Fitzpatrick, Eddie Jones and Sir Clive Woodward – to reflect on rugby's 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.

Author : Tom English
Publisher : Random House
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781409089377

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The Grudge by Tom English Pdf

Shortlised for the 2022 SBA Best Sports Book of the 21st Century prize The gripping inside story of when an England-Scotland rugby match become more than a game Murrayfield, the Calcutta Cup, March 1990. England vs. Scotland - winner-takes-all for the Five Nations Grand Slam, the biggest prize in northern hemisphere rugby. Will Carling's England are the very embodiment of Margaret Thatcher's Britain - snarling, brutish and all-conquering. Scotland are the underdogs - second-class citizens from a land that's become the testing ground for the most unpopular tax in living memory: Thatcher's Poll Tax. In Edinburgh, nationalism is rising high - what happens in the stadium will resound far beyond the pitch. Told with unprecedented access to key players, coaches and supporters on both sides (Will Carling, Ian McGeechan, Brian Moore and the rest), Tom English has produced a gripping account of a titanic struggle that thrusts the reader right into the heart of the action. Game on. 'A priceless read' Guardian 'Absolutely outstanding' The Times 'An epic tale' Daily Telegraph 'Gripping' Scottish Review of Books

Author : Tom English,Peter Burns
Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780857903433

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When Lions Roared by Tom English,Peter Burns Pdf

By 1971 no Lions team had ever defeated the All Blacks in a Test series. Since 1904, six Lions sides had travelled to New Zealand and all had returned home bruised, battered and beaten. But the 1971 tour party was different. It was full of young, ambitious and outrageously talented players who would all go on to carve their names into the annals of sporting history during a golden period in British and Irish rugby. And at their centre was Carwyn Jones – an intelligent, sensitive rugby mastermind who would lead his team into the game's hardest playing arena while facing a ferocious, tragic battle in his personal life, all in pursuit of a seemingly impossible dream. Up against them was an All Blacks team filled with legends in the game in the likes of Colin Meads, Brian Lochore, Ian Kirkpatrick, Sid Going and Bryan Williams. But as the Lions swept through the provinces, lighting up the rugby fields of New Zealand the pressure began to mount on the home players in a manner never seen before. As the Test series loomed, it became clear that a clash that would echo through the ages was about to unfold. And at its conclusion, it was obvious to all that rugby would never be the same again.

Author : Stewart Weir
Publisher : Black & White Publishing Ltd
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781785302855

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100 Great Scottish Rugby Moments by Stewart Weir Pdf

Here are Scottish rugby's most legendary, celebratory and brilliant moments from the last 50 years. 100 Great Scottish Rugby Moments is a unique celebration of the sport’s most significant moments. Including: • Andy Irvine's kick to beat England in 1974 • The 1984 Grand Slam • David Sole, Tony Stanger and the 1990 Grand Slam • Toony, Paris and that pass • The great Bill McLaren’s final commentary• Doddie Weir's Big Entry • The 2019 Calcutta Cup – a match like no other . . . These epic moments feature exclusive interviews with Gregor Townsend, Jim Telfer, Ian Robertson, Ian McLauchlan, Andy Irvine, Alan Lawson, Iain Milne, Jim Calder, John Rutherford, Finlay Calder, Craig Chalmers, David Sole, Tony Stanger, Scott Hastings, Gavin Hastings, Doddie Weir, Rob Wainwright, Gary Armstrong, Kenny Logan, Bryan Redpath, Chris Paterson, Al Kellock, Sean Maitland and many others. Enjoy a host of brilliant anecdotes and remarkable insights into the controversies, epic matches, thrilling contests and pivotal events on and off the field which shaped these 100 GREAT SCOTTISH RUGBY MOMENTS. "All the key moments from the last 50 years of Scottish rugby are captured . . . 100 Great Scottish Rugby Moments will definitely bring back some truly great memories for you." GARY ARMSTRONG OBE

Author : Robert Hamilton Bruce Lockhart
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Biography
ISBN : UOM:39015065829460

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Giants Cast Long Shadows by Robert Hamilton Bruce Lockhart Pdf

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Author : Murray Pittock
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781861894571

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The Road to Independence? by Murray Pittock Pdf

Independence has been a contested issue in Scotland since the region was first invaded by England in 1707, and the realm continues to linger in a no-man’s land between regional status and full sovereignty. The issue of independence has risen to the forefront of Scottish discussion in the past fifty years and Murray Pittock offers here an examination of modern Scottish nationalism and what it means for the United Kingdom. Pittock charts Scotland’s economic, cultural, and social histories, focusing on the history and cultural impact of Scottish cities and industries, the role of multiculturalism in contemporary Scottish society, and the upheaval of devolution, including the 2007 election of Scotland’s first nationalist government. From the architecture and art of Edinburgh and Glasgow to the Scottish Parliament, the book investigates every aspect of modern Scottish society to explain the striking rise of Scottish nationalism since 1960. The Road to Independence? reveals a new perspective on modern Scottish culture, making it an invaluable read for history scholars and lovers of Scotland alike.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Coda Books Ltd
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781906283988

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The MurrayField Experience- Scottish Rugby: Inside the Sex Rat's Union by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : English literature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105113586882

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Scottish Studies Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jim Telfer,David Ferguson
Publisher : Mainstream Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Rugby Union football players
ISBN : 1845960629

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Looking Back... For Once by Jim Telfer,David Ferguson Pdf

As a Scotland and British and Irish Lions captain and coach, Jim Telfer has stirred incredible controversy from his native Borders to New Zealand. He has also been the subject of much criticism, and now wants to set the record straight. What made him lambast New Zealand rugby in the hotbed of Canterbury? Why didn't he select his favorite player of all time for a Lions tour? Which players let him, Scotland, and the Lions down? Telfer remains the only Scottish player to have faced the three southern hemisphere giants--Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa--and never lost. In this candid autobiography, Telfer talks about more than just the game, expressing his sadness at the prospect of life without children and his subsequent delight in adopting, and how his teaching career was blighted by tragedy in Glasgow but invigorated by a long-haired eccentric in Livingston.

Author : Niall Edworthy
Publisher : Canelo + ORM
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781910859254

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Jonah Lomu, A Giant Among Men by Niall Edworthy Pdf

A concise biography of Jonah Lomu, the international icon who changed rugby Jonah Lomu, A Giant Among Men profiles New Zealand’s greatest sportsman, and one of the finest players in the history of rugby. His combination of pace and power was unprecedented, enthralling fans from around the world. Lomu burst onto the international scene in 1994, joining the All Blacks as their youngest-ever member. With a string of exceptional performances he came to dominate the Rugby World Cup the following year. His ebullient personality, frightening athleticism and passionate pride in wearing the shirt captured the public imagination, and made Lomu the game’s first truly global superstar. His tragic death in November 2015, aged just 40, left the rugby community in shock. This biography pays tribute to a life cut short, but one marked by such achievement and impact that it will never be forgotten.

Author : Arthur James Wells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1896 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Bibliography, National
ISBN : UOM:39015079755933

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The British National Bibliography by Arthur James Wells Pdf