Rugby World Cup 101
| Author | : Peter Burns |
| Publisher | : Birlinn Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 235 |
| Release | : 2019-06-13 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781788851794 |
| ISBN-13 | : 178885179X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (79X Downloads) |
Download or read book Rugby World Cup 101 written by Peter Burns and published by Birlinn Ltd. This book was released on 2019-06-13 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rugby World Cup 101 is a compendium of fascinating facts, stats, stories, personalities and trivia – perfect for all fans of rugby from around the world. From the genesis of the tournament in 1987 all the way through to the present day, the Rugby World Cup's rich history is distilled into 101 facts, stats and stories. This entertaining volume is an instructive, if sometimes irreverent – but always affectionate – guide to some of the groundbreaking firsts, controversies, innovations, characters, achievements and disasters that have taken place in rugby's marquee event. Whether an expert or a novice, this is the perfect companion for rugby lovers around the world.