Fully illustrated picture book which will appeal to children (8+) and rugby-loving adults alike! This is the story of Wales' heroic defeat of the All Blacks on their first tour to the northern hemisphere, in which they trampled all other opponents into the dust!
Featuring a diverse array of short biographies, this collection highlights the remarkable sporting heroes of Wales, showcasing both male and female athletes from various disciplines. Aimed at children aged 9-11, it inspires young readers with engaging stories that celebrate resilience, talent, and the spirit of sportsmanship. Each biography offers insights into the lives and achievements of these figures, making it an educational and motivational read for aspiring young athletes.
Set in the late eighteenth century, the narrative explores Ireland's pivotal role in a broader debate about commerce amidst global conflict and revolution. This discussion not only impacts Irish identity and governance but also reflects on the British Empire's dynamics with its European counterparts. A diverse array of voices, including those from France, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, contribute to this complex dialogue, highlighting the interconnectedness of national identities and imperial interests during a transformative period in history.
The English rugby team has been scrummaging its way around the rugby fields of the world since 1871. James Stafford's An Illustrated History of English Rugby takes you on a thrilling journey through a century and a half of glory, failure, mediocrity and brilliance.
Learn all about the players, characters and teams that shaped rugby and inspired millions. From 19th century innovators to 21st century superstars, James Stafford examines players who overcame the odds to beat everything from injury and illness to racism and sexism to excel and thrill followers of our great game.
Full of tales of fighting clergymen, poisoned arrows and deathbed confessionals, James Stafford's An Illustrated History of Welsh Rugby takes a unique look at the games, the players, the legends behind Wales's national game. Blending fun and facts with trivia and social history, this is Welsh rugby like you've never experienced it before.
This book celebrates the athletes and teams who defied expert opinion, turned history on its head and shocked the sporting world. here are stories here that will set your pulse racing and your mind running. Who knows, perhaps one day you too will live your own underdog story that inspires the world.
Sdílená radost, nadšení, respekt, týmový duch a disciplína. To jsou základní hodnoty sportu, který stojí na rychlosti, síle, komplexních dovednostech a tvrdých, přesto férových soubojích tělo na tělo. Tato unikátní kniha esejů, rozhovorů a fotografií přibližuje klíčové okamžiky, jež formovaly dnešní podobu ragby, stejně jako vybrané příběhy hráčů a trenérů z různých zemí světa. „Ragby může hrát malý, vysoký, tlustý i hubený. Každý tým potřebuje hráče různých velikostí a s různými dovednostmi. Spojuje je tvrdá práce a ochota se fyzicky obětovat, riskovat zdraví pro týmové vítězství. Díky tomu vzniká mezi hráči velmi silné pouto.“ Joe Simpson, bývalý hráč anglické Premiership
Truchlivý amoret pražský nabízí natolik bizarní mix historických reálií, fantaskních příběhů, pražského génia, černého humoru a popkulturních narážek, že po jeho přečtení už matičku Prahu nikdy neuvidíme stejnýma očima.
