This is Rugby

This is Rugby

by George Hook (Author)

Synopsis

'Even in those early days, I resolved not to be a fan but to be an analyst' George Hook

Who is the greatest Irish rugby player of all time? What was the best Irish Grand Slam team? Who are the game's greatest rivals?
In This is Rugby, well-known rugby commentator George Hook answers these questions and more and, in conversation with RTE's Hugh Cahill, debates some of rugby's greatest players, teams, moments and matches.
From the World Cups, to the merits of the Lions tour, club rugby and the future of the game, This is Rugby is jam-packed with iconic photographs, memories, commentary and analysis, making this an essential book for rugby lovers everywhere.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 272
Publisher: Hachette Books Ireland
Published: 30 Oct 2013

ISBN 10: 1444743996
ISBN 13: 9781444743999
Book Overview: A must-read for all rugby fans, this fully illustrated hardback is set to be one of the stand-out books of Autumn 2013.

Author Bio

George Hook is a broadcaster, journalist and rugby commentator. An RTE rugby panellist since 1997, George also hosts 'The Right Hook', Newstalk's drivetime programme, and has a regular column with the Sunday Independent.
The father of three grown-up children and a grandfather of six, George was born and raised in Cork but now lives in Dublin with wife, Ingrid.