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ALL BLACKS IN CHAINS

The story of the development of rugby in New Zealand with discussion of the 1956 Springboks and 1959 British Lions. First Edition. 8vo. 152pp. Illus. Dust-wrapper, rubbed to edges with a few short closed

£14.00

BARBARIANS, GENTLEMEN & PLAYERS: A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF RUGBY FOOTBALL

The first book to use sociological concepts to explain the development of modern sport, in this case rugby. First Edition. 8vo. xiii + 321pp. Dust-wrapper, very good.

£8.00

BEHIND THE ROSE - PLAYING RUGBY FOR ENGLAND

Rugby book. A history of English rugby, based on interviews with a vast array of England rugby players from WWII onwards. Large 8vo. 464pp. Dust-wrapper, very good.

£7.00

BETWEEN THE POSTS - A NEW ZEALAND RUGBY ANTHOLOGY

Over 40 writers reflect on various episodes from the illustrious history of the All Blacks. 8vo. 167pp. Dust-wrapper. Very good condition. 

£7.00

BISHOPS RUGBY - A HISTORY

A large and impressive history of rugby at Bishops College, Cape Town. Large 4to. 288pp. Dust-wrapper, very good. A heavy book. Signed and dedicated by Basil Bey, the well-known rugby coach at the school.

£24.00

THE BOWRING STORY OF THE VARSITY MATCH

History of the annual Oxford v Cambridge rugby match at Twickenham. 1st edition. 4to. 256pp profusely illustrated. Dust-wrapper, lightly rubbed. Very good.

£9.00

BRITISH LIONS

Comprehensive history of the British Lions with complete records of all tours and pen portraits of players. 1st edition. 4to. 221pp profusely illustrated. Good condition.

£12.00

THE CANTERBURY RUGBY HISTORY 1879-1979

Published to mark the centenary of the Canterbury Rugby Football Union, an illustrated history of its first hundred years including statistics, records and an honours board of players who represented the

£18.00

THE CAPTAINS

Rugby Union book. A look at many of the great players who have captained the South African rugby team. Paperback. 8vo. 555pp. Very good condition.

£5.00

THE CAPTAINS (MULTIPLE SIGNED)

Rugby Union book. A look at many of the great players who have captained the South African rugby team. Paperback. 8vo. 555pp. Very good condition. Sticky white labels signed by 20 South African rugby

£125.00

CENTENARY HISTORY OF THE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION

Beautifully produced and researched history of the R.F.U. since its foundation in a London restaurant in 1871. Extensive biographical and records section. 4to. 216pp. Profusely illustrated throughout.

£22.00

CENTENARY: 100 YEARS OF ALL BLACK RUGBY

A compendious history of the AB's since the first tour of New Zealand in 1882 by a team from New South Wales which resulted in a reciprocal invitation being extended to the Kiwis which they duly

£16.00

A CENTURY OF WELSH RUGBY PLAYERS

Includes one hundred short biographical sketches of great Welsh rugby players. Paperback. 8vo. 199pp. Very good.

£9.00

A DEVELYSHE PASTIME - A HISTORY OF FOOTBALL IN ALL ITS FORMS

A detailed account of the birth and growth of soccer in Britain and beyond, and how it also led to rugby union, rugby league and other sports including Gaelic football and Australian rules football. 8vo.

£8.00

DIE SILWERVARING 'N RUGBY-VERHAAL

Rugby book. A look at South African rugby, written in Afrikaans. 8vo. 203pp. Front endpaper removed. Very good condition.

£24.00

DOC CRAVEN'S TRIBUTE - THE LEGENDS OF SPRINGBOK RUGBY 1889-1989 (SIGNED BY 96 PLAYERS)

The legendary South African rugby union captain and official Danie 'Doc' Craven provides illustrated profiles of 171 Springbok legends from the first 100 years of the national side's existence.  4to.

£215.00

DRAERS VAN DIE GROEN EN GOUD

Rugby book. A look at South African rugby ("Carriers of the Green and Gold"), written in Afrikaans. 8vo. 274pp. Original blue boards, heavily rubbed and bumped. Gutters exposed and contents shaken. An

£48.00

ENDLESS WINTER: THE INSIDE STORY OF THE RUGBY REVOLUTION

The story of a momentous era in world rugby beginning with the return of the Springboks and ending with the 1993 British Lions tour. Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year. 1st edition. Large

£7.00

ENGLAND RUGBY

The history of the England Rugby Union team from 1871 to 1976. 8vo. 199pp. Illus. No dust-wrapper. Good.

£4.00

FIELDS OF PRAISE. THE OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE WELSH RUGBY UNION

Highly-regarded official history of the Welsh Rugby Union, published during their centenary year. 1st edition. 8vo. 505pp. Colour frontis. Dust-wrapper, rubbed to top edge. Good condition.

£18.00

FIFTY TWO FAMOUS TRIES

Rugby book. Spectacular and important tries from 1893 to 1965. 1st edition. 8vo. Dust wrapper, very good. Signed and dedicated by Thomas to fly-leaf - to Des Johnson.

£20.00

FIFTY YEARS' RECORD OF RUGBY IN AUCKLAND 1883-1933

Includes a history of rugby in Auckland since 1870 and a year-by-year record of all matches played by the various Auckland teams. Large 8vo. 92pp. Illustrated. Original printed card covers, title to front

£35.00

THE FIRST HUNDRED YEARS - THE STORY OF RUGBY FOOTBALL IN CORNWALL

Centenary history of rugby in Cornwall. Paperback. Large 8vo. 150pp. Lightly rubbed and creased. Good condition.

£14.00

FOOTBALL RECORDS OF RUGBY SCHOOL 1823-1929

Records of over 100 years of rugby at Rugby School, including some great photographic illustrations, articles, history, laws of the game, lists of players etc. 4to. 120pp. Original paper-covered

£55.00

FOOTBALL: THE RUGBY GAME

Amongst the earliest rugby titles, notable for its account of the seismic split in 1863, which saw the formation of the Football Association "under a code which Rugbeians could not afford

£280.00

FOOTBALL: THE RUGBY UNION GAME

One of the classic volumes on the Union game, charting the rise with progress of the sport from the foundation of the Union in 1871. Contributers include A.G. Guillemard, G. Rowland Hill,

£45.00

FOOTBALL: THE RUGBY UNION GAME

One of the classic volumes on the Union game, charting the rise with progress of the sport from the foundation of the Union in 1871. Contributers include A.G. Guillemard, G. Rowland Hill,

£60.00

FRENCH RUGBY FOOTBALL - A CULTURAL HISTORY

An examination of how rugby union has reflected major changes in French society throughout 125 years of the sport across the Channel. 8vo. 229pp. Paperback. Very good condition.

£14.00

FROM MARSHES TO TWIN TOWERS - A STORY OF FOOTBALL IN MIDDLESEX

The detailed and illustrated story of the development of soccer and rugby union in the historic county of Middlesex, from the 19th century to the early 2000s and from forgotten sides to the achievements

£28.00

THE GIANTS OF IRISH RUGBY

Based on exclusive interviews with 40 of Ireland's greatest rugby union internationals up to the 1990s and packed with opinions, reflections and humour. 8vo. 224pp. Dust-wrapper. Very good condition.

£7.00

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