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Books for sale ideal gift, most in good condition with dust covers.

BK1 - The Book of English International Rugby by John Griffiths published 1982 a must - £7.50

BK2 - Twickenham - The story of a Rugby Ground by Wallace Reyburn - £5

BK3 - Between the posts - A NZ Rugby Anthology 1989 - edited by Ron Palenski - £5

BK4 - Martin Johnson the Autobiography - as new - £5

BK5 - Winning Clive Woodward - as new - £5

BK6 - Fifty Years of Rosslyn Park - by C.C. Hoyer Millar 1879 - 1928 - no DC , rare - £12.50

Books I have read copies available :-

" THE ORIGINALS " 1905 All Blacks Rugby Odyssey - by John McCrystal

The story of the All Black "Originals" and their extraordinary tour of Great Britain. Great book which has acknowledgements for the pictures that Ovalballs has contributed, I know that Rugby Relics are hoping to sell this book and I would expect it to be available via the RFU and other good sports book outlets. If you have trouble getting a copy email me and I will try and help you.

" 1905 ORIGINALS" - by Bob Howitt and Dianne Haworth

Here is another book celebrating the 1905 All Blacks tour, with details of the selection and make-up of the team, the trip over to England and each game played. Nice format, lots of pictures clear text and many new details. This book available from Amazon Books on the link at the side.

"The Greatest Game Ever Played" - by Phil Grant printed b

Limited Edition Hard Back A4 book about the famous Welsh victory over New Zealand in 1905. 200 pages with 120 photographs and other images. Very collectable item will be very scarce with only 500 originally available most of which have been sold. Lots of rare images many of which have not been seen in print before. Author Phil Grant.

"Stand Up and Fight" - When Munster beat the All Blacks by "Alan English"

'My name is Gerry McLoughlin, I used to be a rugby player. Some called me "Locky", others "Ginger". No one called me a coward. A long time ago I played for Munster against the All Blacks. What happened that day can never happen again. The only man who believed we could win was Tom Kiernan, our coach. He could make you believe no team was unbeatable, not even the All Blacks. He said we had the chance to make history.'

"The Muddied Oafs" - The last days of Rugger - by Richard Beard

If you like this site you will love this book a look at the game as it was.......

"Richard Beard's journey to the heart of rugby captures the soul of the game.....Hugely enjoyable" - John Inverdale

" ENGLAND The Official Rugby Football Union History" with forward by Sir Clive Woodward

Brings the history of the English game up to date with details of the 2003 RWC and 2004 season. Good pictures and statistics ideal as a gift for the younger supporter. Find this and many other rugby books on Amazon.

A Century of the All Blacks in Britain & Ireland

This 350 page book contains detailed analysis of every tour game played by New Zealand in the Home Unions from September 1905 to November 2005. Compiled by respected rugby historians Dave Fox, Mark Hoskins and Ken Bogle, it is believed this will become the reference work for those interested in New Zealand playing rugby union in this country. With an illustration from virtually every game, the book provides a report of the match, teams and scorers. It has been written from a British point of view, with references to the home players in particular. It has been painstakingly researched and corrects many of the errors found in previous tour books. It contains many previously unpublished facts and items of memorabilia, including a full colour section. The book also has details of the All Blacks' World Cup appearances in these islands.

Published in January 2006, The book has a cover price of £19.99. It is available to members of the Rugby Memorabilia Society for £15, and to non members for £19.00

If you wish to buy a copy, please add postage as follows: UK 1st class - £3.80 (note the book is too heavy for 2nd class) (please add 66p for Recorded Delivery) Europe (Ireland, France, etc.) - £5.50 Rest of the World - £9.50 (air mail) Rest of the World - £4.75 (surface)

Cheques payable to D. Fox. Buyers outside UK please pay by Paypal (dave.fox @ blueyonder.co.uk)

Dave Fox, PO Box 1093, Thornbury, Bristol BS25 1DA, UK

Not a book in the true sense but a nice publication covering the 2006 U19 World Championship. Published by IRB with action pictures and team details. How many of these players will go on to play for their country at senior level. Having attended some of the games it was nice to meet boys from Chile and Korea who where just enjoying the occasion, rugby as it should be. I have 8 programmes from the tournament available on a first come first served basics the program cost £2.50 plus postage from Dubai to your end of the world. (Payment by Paypal or cash to UK address email for details)


Old book with this great rugby cover 1924	From same book print with title A 100 years of Rugby Football by Laurance Woodhouse.	All Blacks by Dave Fox, Ken Bogle and Mark Hoskins hard to find now.	Rugby the golden age by John Tennant some great images from 1900 to 1980