The Forgotten Springboks
Step back in time to the thrilling year of 1912, where rugby forged its indomitable spirit, and a legendary team emerged to win all five of the international matches they played. "Forgotten Springboks" takes you on an voyage with this iconic South African national rugby team, as they embark on an extraordinary tour of England, France, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.Led by Billy Millar, the tour captain, the Springboks embarked on a quest that would forever change the course of rugby's narrative. As they set foot on foreign soil, they were met with a mix of curiosity and skepticism, but these determined men were ready to showcase the strength of their spirit and the finesse of their game. Yet this remained unrecorded, until now.The book delves into the heart-stopping moments on the field, where every try, every scrum, and every tackle took the spectators' breath away. With unparalleled unity and skill, the Second Springboks defeated their opponents, carving a path of triumph wherever they went. Each match was a test of their mettle, and each victory became a testament to their unwavering determination. Beyond the rugby pitches, the book offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of these remarkable individuals who went on to become soldiers, farmers, miners, and doctors who faced major adversity.
Ponytails To The Basket
You've just been "volunteered" to coach your child's grade school basketball team...what now? Coach Joel's book lays out a teaching curriculum for how to develop your players through their formative grade school years and prepare them for the next levels of basketball. What skills should be taught in 3rd grade, and what should wait until 6th? How should you plan your practices? How can you (and CAN'T you) be helpful to them during the middle of a game? Coach Joel walks you through practices, games, film, communication strategies, how to teach team offense and defense, and even how to handle parents and referees! This book is a must-have for any parent-turned-coach who wants to do right by their kids at the grade school level.
110 Great Irish Rugby Moments
Here are Irish Rugby's most legendary, celebratory and brilliant moments from the 1940s to today. 110 Great Irish Rugby Moments is a unique celebration of the sport's most significant moments. Featuring: - Grand Slam Glory for both Irish Men and Women. - A first Series win in New Zealand. - A drawn Series in South Africa. - European glory for Ulster, Munster and Leinster. - Connacht winning the Pro 12. - Ireland women achieve double defeat of mighty New Zealand. These epic moments are based on exclusive interviews with the game's biggest stars and most colorful personalities including Fiona Coughlan, Peter Clohessy, Ciaran Fitzgerald, Willie John McBride, Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara and many more of the great and good of Irish Rugby. Enjoy a host of brilliant anecdotes and remarkable insights into the controversies, epic matches, thrilling contests and pivotal events on and off the field which shaped these 110 GREAT IRISH RUGBY MOMENTS. 'This is an informative, insightful and impressive account of Irish rugby's greatest moments from the pre Jack Kyle epoch to the post Johnny Sexton era. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.' OLLIE CAMPBELL
Fish, Chips & Football
Fish, Chips & Football perfectly captures the joy of non-league football - discovering new towns and villages, chatting to new friends, pubs, pints, burgers, banter, delayed trains, lots of laughs - and groundhopping. The author watched 103 games from his base in Eastbourne and along the coast from Dover to Havant - from the shiny professionals in their stadiums to those who play on muddy, forgotten fields. This is a story of how football used to be.
