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    For the Love of Rugby: A Companion
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    For the Love of Rugby: A Companion

    By Steven Gauge

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    Did You Know...

    • Who won 152–0 in 2002, the largest margin of victory in an international fixture?

    • The stories behind rugby’s best nicknames, like ‘Suitcase’, ‘Raspberry’ and ‘The Fun Bus’?

    • How the first-ever ‘own try’ was scored in 2014?

    It may not always be beautiful, but rugby is a glorious game. Whether you’re a devoted fan, a keen player or a complete newcomer, there’s no other sport where titans clash with so much heart and soul. Bringing together history, trivia, amusing anecdotes and fresh insights, this handy volume will be your sweet chariot through the world of the oval ball.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSummersdale Publishers Ltd
    Release dateMar 6, 2017
    ISBN9781786851154
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