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Rugby League Twentieth Century Britian: A Social and Cultural History by Tony Collins

Rugby League in Twentieth Century Britain is the follow-up more...0 points

Rugby League in Twentieth Century Britain is the follow-up volume to the award-winning Rugby's Great Split. Following on from that work, the book offers a social and cultural history of rugby league in the twentieth century, from World War One to the 'Super League' controversy of 1995. Based on extensive archival research, it situates the sport in the changing culture of the north of England. It seeks to examine the cultural, social and economic basis of the sport amidst the changes to the indus...0 points

TRY

'Try' is the inspirational journey of three American more...0 points

'Try' is the inspirational journey of three American rugby players pursuing their dream of representing their country in the world's third most popular sporting event- the Rugby World Cup. Their story of sacrifice will inspire the most hardened of cynics as you travel with them through many ups and downs as each player strives to become a `USA Eagle', a group of men who play the world's toughest brand of football truly for the pure love and respect of the game. And despite representing the world...0 points

Rugby League (Know the Game) by League Rugby Football

Know the Game Rugby League is the perfect introduc more...0 points

Know the Game Rugby League is the perfect introduction to the sport for all ages, whether you are a keen club player or beginner. It is packed with expert text, clear illustrations and photographs of the professionals in action. The book includes: Playing the game - the low down on the pitch, goals, kit, protective equipment and, of course, the ball. The rules - all the rules from scoring to tackling, foul play to offside. The skills - step-by-step guide to all the basic skills, including passin...0 points

Rugby's Great Split by Tony Collins

This classic sport history title explores rugby in more...0 points

This classic sport history title explores rugby in late Victorian and Edwardian England and examines how class conflict tore rugby apart and led to the creation of rugby league. At its heart is an explanation of how a game for public schoolboys was transformed into a sport which became entirely identified with the working classes of northern England. This text deals with the development of amateurism and professionalism, England's north-south divide, the relationship between rugby and masculinit...0 points

The Rugby League World Cup: The Illustrated History of Rugby's Oldest Global Tournament

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Rugby's Great Split: Class, Culture and the Origins of Rugby League Football (Cass Series--Sport in the Global Society) by Tony Collins

This volume looks at rugby in late Victorian and Edwardian more...0 points

This volume looks at rugby in late Victorian and Edwardian England and examines how class conflict tore rugby apart and led to the creation of rugby league. At its heart is an explanation of how a game for public schoolboys was transformed into a sport which became entirely identified with the working classes of northern England.This text deals with the development of amateurism and professionalism, England's north-south divide, the relationship between rugby and masculinity, and the rise of com...0 points