Rugby Union

It's rare for a referee in any sport to be popular, yet Nigel Owens has always courted strong affection throughout the world - loved by the players, coaches, officials, TV commentators and even fans. A real character, some of his famous put-downs whilst lecturing players, such as 'This is Not Soccer', have become huge social media hits. The best rugby referee of his generation, Nigel also has an incredible back story to tell.

Forthright and frank, Read's well-respected views on the game and its future are a must-listen for rugby fans, and his take on the myriad personalities and the peccadilloes of his teammates, coaches and opponents will be sure to surprise and delight. From the playing fields of Papakura to the summit of the sport, Read has faced every challenge head on. His life story is no exception.

Discover the grit, the wit, and the unbreakable brotherhood of the pitch with this definitive collection of rugby’s most iconic quotes—from the legendary Haka to the "Dark Arts" of the scrum. "Rugby is a beastly game played by gentlemen." It is a sport defined by immense physical courage and even greater respect. In Blood, Mud, and Glory: The Ultimate Rugby Quote Book, you will go inside the ruck and the locker room to hear from the titans who built the game. Whether it’s the tactical genius of the Great Coaches, the "Nigel Owens" brand of discipline, or the raw passion of the ...

Read by Wayne Blair, acclaimed director of Top End Wedding and The Sapphires. Discover the incredible journey of one of rugby league's most fearsome players. In the brutal world of rugby league, Mark "Spudd" Carroll is one of the most fearsome players to ever lace on a boot. An enforcer who...

Rugby is a game of mud, noise, belonging, and beautifully argued confusion. In Rugby, They Are Laws; Not Rules, the author celebrates the sport’s glorious contradictions: the respect and the outrage, the camaraderie and the chaos, the noble language of the Laws and the deeply suspicious way players, coaches, referees, and supporters interpret them. From first tackles and front-row folklore to breakdown battles, clubhouse wisdom, travelling tours, and the timeless belief that the referee has missed something obvious, this is a warm, witty love letter to rugby union culture. It explores why...

The Sunday Times bestseller 'A genuine super-coach' – Stephen Jones, Sunday Times Brilliant, honest, combative – Eddie Jones is a gigantic yet enigmatic figure in world rugby and a true legend of the game. In My Life and Rugby he tells his story for the first time, including the full inside...

Bloomsbury presents Around the World in 80 Minutes by Robert Kitson, read by Nathaniel Priestley. A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 – SPORT 'A mesmerising, unforgettable journey around world rugby. ' Donald McRae – Twice Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year...

Read by the author, Dan Biggar. After fifteen years at the very pinnacle of test rugby, leading the most successful squad in Welsh history, Dan Biggar tells his story. ‘When I reflect on it all, I can say without any doubt that I gave it everything.’ Dan Biggar has never fitted the mould...

Cliff Morgan, using BBC Sound Archive material, presents the history and humour of the great game of Rugby Union.No game generates more passion, or stirs the emotions, like Rugby Union. No game enjoys itself more when the whistle blows. And none has produced quite such good talkers, on or off...

**Winner of the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year Award 2023** **Winner of the Rugby Book of the Year Award 2023** **Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2022** RUGBY, DEMENTIA AND THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE In 2003, England won the Rugby World Cup. Steve Thompson was in...

The purpose of this book is to provide the player, family, coach and player’s support network with the information needed for positional excellence in the position of Tight-head Prop (No. 3) in rugby union. The objectives of this audiobook are to provide the listener with an understanding of the natural physical and mental development of young players, an appreciation of the statistics of modern rugby union and use that information to guide the player’s development, a blueprint for the elite conditioning needed to help young players achieve results; and much more.

Welsh brawn, all black mystique, South African power, Australian courage, Celtic grit, English resolve: all have given us occasions to remember. Moments of courage and resistance, moments of passion and pride. Moments when a flash of brilliance or collective determination helped turn the game one way or another. Moments when the best proved they are the best, and times when the unsung had their moment in the spotlight. These are rugby's greatest moments.

The purpose of this book is to provide the player, family, coach, and player’s support network with the information needed for positional excellence in the position of inside center (number 12) in Rugby Union.

Sam Warburton OBE was not only a titan of Welsh rugby but an icon of the game. Having represented his country as a player and team captain at all junior levels, he propelled himself to international attention in 2011 when named as the youngest ever captain of Wales for the Rugby World Cup. Despite his tender age, Sam's immense displays for club and country were recognised still further in April 2013, when, at just 24, he was named the Lions' captain for the extraordinary 2013 tour to Australia. 

Brought to you by Penguin. 'He's one of the best players I've ever played with. As a forward, I'd say he's the best.' Johnny Sexton Seán O'Brien does not come from a traditional rugby background. He grew up on a farm in Tullow, far from the rugby hotbeds of Limerick and Cork or the fee-paying...

This audiobook is strikingly and passionately read by the author, Alun Wyn Jones. 'A true warrior. He demands excellence from himself and others around him. He has had success and disappointment, joy and sadness. People think they know him but unless you read this book you will never know the...

After fifteen years at the very pinnacle of test rugby, leading the most successful squad in Welsh history, Dan Biggar tells his story. ‘When I reflect on it all, I can say without any doubt that I gave it everything.’ Dan Biggar has never fitted the mould. Throughout his long and decorated...

The purpose of this book is to provide the player, family, coach, and player’s support network with the information needed for positional excellence in the position of hooker (no. 2) in rugby union.

The purpose of this audiobook is to provide the player, family, coach, and player’s support network with the information needed for positional excellence in the position of Loose-head Prop (No. 1) in rugby union.

The purpose of this book is to provide the player, family, coach, and player’s support network with the information needed for positional excellence in the position of blindside winger (number 11) in rugby union.