RUGBY BOOK GIFT FOR RUGBY FAN BORN IN OCTOBER SIGNED LIMITED EDITION BOOK

Description: A PERFECT RUGBY GIFT FOR A RUGBY FAN OCTOBER DATES Choose which date you require and we will match up the limited edition number on this book to suit the date. For example if the birth date you want is the 21st October we will provide No 2110 Special inscriptions by the author are available on request at no extra charge. If you require this, please send a message via ebay once you have purchased the book. About the book.................... "UNDERSTANDING THE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF SPORT" Volume 1 – RUGBY UNION by Dai Richards “The origin of Rugby Union explained” A LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION (2500) BOOK EACH BOOK IS SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR When Richie McCaw raised aloft the William Webb Ellis trophy after the 2015 Rugby World Cup final, few people would have thought about the schoolboy after whom the trophy was named. In this publication, sport historian Dai Richards explores the origin of Rugby Union and closely examines how sports evolve. He contends that the 1897 report by the Old Rugbeian Society that named Webb Ellis as the founder of rugby football was incorrect in its conclusion and that the origin of the sport has been misrepresented throughout written history. The book contains new information about the report and through thorough research and analysis, the origin of Rugby Union is instead placed with the boys of Rugby School in the late 18th century (circa 1780). Published in a limited signed edition, this book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Rugby Union or the development of sport in general. PUBLISHED IN : 2016 ISBN: 978-0-9531714-1-5 Size: A4 – 210 x 290 mm Hardback, 175 pages, 23 illustrations ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Dai Richards has led a sporting life. When a promising rugby career was cut short by a shoulder injury, he turned his hand to stamina related sports and found he was more suited to long distance racing. He achieved several honours including representing Wales at six different sports at senior level (cyclo-cross, triathlon, mountain running, marathon kayaking, duathlon and mountain biking). He won national championships at several sports and became the World Quadrathlon Champion for the veteran age group in 2000. His full time job is running the Rugby Memorabilia Specialist company Rugby Relics. Part time he works as a Triathlon Coach and supporting artist on TV and film productions. His apearances include the film Pride, Casualty, Wolf Hall, Stella and Sherlock. He has written several articles for magazines, newspapers and websites. This is his first book. We have the largest selection of out of print rugby books in the world. Please check out our ebay shop for more great rugby books ***** WE SHIP WORLDWIDE Our postage costs include protection for your purchase, usually with a board backed or padded envelope. If you buy more than one item from our shop we will combine postage to save you money. Please wait for our combined invoice before paying for your purchases. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE Rugby Relics is the leading supplier of rugby memorabilia in the world. Established in 1991, we have been featured by many publications and media companies including the BBC, The Times and Rugby World Magazine. Please check out our feedback, we have been a trusted ebay trader since 2001.

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