Rugby's Strangest Matches: Extraordinary but true stories from over a century of rugby

Rugby's Strangest Matches: Extraordinary but true stories from over a century of rugby

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Author: John Griffiths

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 320


Rugby fans will delight in this extraordinary collection of astonishing true stories from the past 130 years, which reveal a bizarre side to the sport hitherto uncelebrated. Here you'll find:the Irish international who arranged his marriage in order to qualify for leave of absence to play against England. the match in which a team of top soccer players beat their rugby counterparts literally at their own game. the riotous encounter that led to a seven-year lapse in the fixture. the international where an entire Wales side were sent off. the unknown who played for his country due to an administrative mistake.



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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: John Griffiths

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 320


Rugby fans will delight in this extraordinary collection of astonishing true stories from the past 130 years, which reveal a bizarre side to the sport hitherto uncelebrated. Here you'll find:the Irish international who arranged his marriage in order to qualify for leave of absence to play against England. the match in which a team of top soccer players beat their rugby counterparts literally at their own game. the riotous encounter that led to a seven-year lapse in the fixture. the international where an entire Wales side were sent off. the unknown who played for his country due to an administrative mistake.