Book description
Based on exclusive interviews with 40 celebrated players, past and
present, Legends of Irish Rugby is a veritable who's who of the
sport.
Immortals such as Jack Kyle, Willie John McBride, Tony Ward, Brian
O'Driscoll, Gordon D'Arcy and Paul O'Connell bare their souls to
reveal themselves as men of vision, passion and dedication - men who,
through their glories, disappointments and dramatic deeds, have
inspired others to realise their dreams.
In this engrossing and entertaining account of the bittersweet
history of Irish rugby, these powerful personalities offer startling
insights into some of the sport's most controversial moments - from
the assault on Ronan O'Gara during the 2001 Lions tour to Gary Ella's
tenure as Leinster coach. They also express their opinions on the most
important issues facing the game today - from Brian O'Driscoll's hair
to the role of the coach and the future of the sport itself. Their
take on the times is often as comical as it is insightful.
Compelling, informative and humorous, Legends of Irish Rugby
is by far the most revealing volume yet on one of the country's
favourite sports.
John Scally is a lecturer at Trinity College in Dublin. A former
journalist and broadcaster, he is the author of 21 books, including
Odd-Shaped Balls
.
