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Rugby World Cup 101: A Pocket Guide in 101 Moments, Stats, Characters and Games
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Rugby World Cup 101: A Pocket Guide in 101 Moments, Stats, Characters and Games
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Peter Burns
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:176 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 130 |
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| Category/Genre | Probability and statistics
Rugby Union |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781909715783
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| Classifications | Dewey:796.3336509 |
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| Illustrations |
Illustrations, color
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Birlinn General
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| Imprint |
Polaris
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| Publication Date |
13 June 2019 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
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.
Author Biography
Peter Burns is the author of When Lions Roared: The Lions, The All Blacks and the Epic Tour of 1971; Behind the Thistle: Playing Rugby for Scotland; White Gold: England's Journey to World Cup Glory, Behind the Lions: Playing Rugby for the British & Irish Lions and Scottish Rugby 101. It's fair to say he likes rugby.
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