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CHALLENGE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP - THE HAROLD POYNTON BENEFIT SOUVENIR

CHALLENGE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP - THE HAROLD POYNTON BENEFIT SOUVENIR

A fully illustrated account of the playing career of the Wakefield Trinity and Great Britain rugby league star of the 1960s, published on the occasion of his benefit year. 8vo. 128pp. Paperback. Cover

£12.00

COACHING IS CHAOS - A LIFE IN RUGBY

COACHING IS CHAOS - A LIFE IN RUGBY

Rugby league biography from the popular player and coach who led Sheffield Eagles and Hull FC to unfancied Challenge Cup glory before becoming a well-respected TV pundit, with photographic illustrations. 8vo.

£40.00

THE FLYING SULLIVANS

THE FLYING SULLIVANS

The story of the famous Rugby League father and son, Clive and Anthony Sullivan. Paperback. 8vo. 91pp. Colour and b/w photos. Very good condition.

£10.00

GLORY IN THE CENTRE SPOT

GLORY IN THE CENTRE SPOT

Rugby League book. Autobiography of Eric Ashton, the great Wigan and Great Britain centre. 8vo. 126pp. Dust-wrapper, good. 

£8.00

THE GREAT BEV - THE RUGBY LEAGUE CAREER OF BRIAN BEVAN

THE GREAT BEV - THE RUGBY LEAGUE CAREER OF BRIAN BEVAN

First biography of the Australian try-scoring phenomenon who played mainly for Warrington RLFC. Paperback. 8vo. 300pp. Good condition.

£8.00

IESTYN HARRIS THERE AND BACK

IESTYN HARRIS THERE AND BACK

Autobiograohy of the Welsh player who switched from League to Union and back again. 1st edition. 8vo. Very good condition.

£6.00

JONATHAN - AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY

JONATHAN - AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Autobiography of the Welsh outside-half, who excelled in both rugby codes. 8vo. 205pp. Dust-wrapper, lightly rubbed. Very good.

£5.00

KING OF RUGGER

Rugby autobiography of the Wales and British Lions star who switched codes and had a successful Rugby League career with Leeds and Great Britain. First edition. 8vo. 192pp. Frontispiece + 20 pages of

£7.00

MAN OF AMMAN - THE LIFE OF DAI DAVIES

MAN OF AMMAN - THE LIFE OF DAI DAVIES

Rugby biography of the outstanding Welsh scrum-half who in 1925 became one of the first from the valleys to move north and switch codes to League, playing professionally for Broughton, Warrington, Huddersfield

£38.00

MARTIN OFFIAH - A BLAZE OF GLORY

MARTIN OFFIAH - A BLAZE OF GLORY

The biography of Martin Offiah. 8vo. 184pp. Dust-wrapper, very good. Signed nicely by Offiah to title-page (not dedicated).

£20.00

THE MATCH OF MY LIFE

THE MATCH OF MY LIFE

Great Rugby League players relive their finest moments with contributions from the likes of Billy Boston, Phil Clarke, Shaun Edwards, Mal Reilly, Wally Lewis and many others. 1st edition. 8vo. Photos.

£7.50

MY KIND OF RUGBY: UNION AND LEAGUE

MY KIND OF RUGBY: UNION AND LEAGUE

French is one of the few players to represent his country (in his case, England) in both codes of the game. 8vo. 139pp. Dust-wrapper, very good. A very good copy.

£6.00

OFFIAH: MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, FAST AND LOOSE

OFFIAH: MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, FAST AND LOOSE

Rugby book. The autobiography of the dazzling try scorer. Offiah started playing Union for Rosslyn Park before going north and becoming a superstar with Wigan and winning every honour the League code has

£20.00

OFFIAH: MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, FAST AND LOOSE

OFFIAH: MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, FAST AND LOOSE

The autobiography of the dazzling try scorer. Offiah started playing Union for Rosslyn Park before going North and becoming a superstar with Wigan and winning every honour the League code has to offer.

£5.00

RAY FRENCH

RAY FRENCH'S 100 GREAT RUGBY LEAGUE PLAYERS

French's personal hall of fame, including Des Drummond, Neil Fox, Ben Gronow, Wally Lewis, Gus Risman. Small 4to. 222pp. Profusely illustrated. Dust-wrapper, very good.

£10.00

ROBBIE - RUGBY WARRIOR

ROBBIE - RUGBY WARRIOR

Rugby league biography from the Bradford Bulls and New Zealand legend, including post-chapter guidance notes throughout on how to be a better player plus match-by-match summaries of his greatest cup games

£14.00

SHOEY THE LIONHEART - THE MICK SHOEBOTTOM STORY

SHOEY THE LIONHEART - THE MICK SHOEBOTTOM STORY

Illustrated rugby League biography of the versatile Leeds and Great Britain player of the 1960s and 70s. 8vo. 159pp. Paperback. Very good condition.

£9.00

SIMPLY RAD

SIMPLY RAD

Rugby league biography from the Wigan and Great Britain legend, with photographic illustrations. 8vo. 285pp. Paperback. Very good condition.

£6.00

TRIES AND PREJUDICE - THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF ENGLAND

TRIES AND PREJUDICE - THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF ENGLAND'S FIRST MUSLIM RUGBY INTERNATIONAL

The illustrated rugby league autobiography of the Leeds, London, Huddersfield and England player who was the first British Asian to represent his country in either code of rugby. 8vo. 285pp. Paperback.

£25.00

THE WORLD

THE WORLD'S BEST RUGBY PLAYER?

Autobiography of the outstanding New Zealand full back. 1st edition. 8vo. Very good condition.

£5.00