Match of My Life – Wigan Warriors: Thirteen Stars Relive Their Favourite Games

book13

Relive the greatest games in Wigan’s illustrious Rugby League history through the eyes of the players who starred in them. 14 Wigan legends have come together to tell the stories of the best games of their life with each player revealing bundles of behind the scenes stories while vividly recalling those magical moments when they made history in a cherry and white hooped shirt.

...Read More

Billy Boston: Rugby League Footballer

book12

Billy Boston: Rugby League Footballer

...Read More

Destination Wembley: The History of the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final

harlequins

The Rugby League Challenge Cup Final is one of Britain’s major sporting occasions, a claim endorsed by the fact that since 1958 every one of them has been covered in full on BBC Television. First contested way back in 1897, the Final gained charisma and glamour following the brave but adventurous move to Wembley Stadium 80 years ago in 1929.

...Read More

1895 And All That…: Inside Rugby League’s Hidden History

book9

In 1895 & All That… the two-times winner of the Lord Aberdare Literary Prize for Sports History uncovers rugby’s hidden past via a collection of writings that are as entertaining as they are enlightening.

...Read More

Seriously Funny Rugby League: 21 Years of Looking at the Lighter Side

dvd

Demanding speed and aggression combined with skill and dexterity, rugby league is a magnificent showpiece with exciting on-the-pitch competition that captivates existing fans and newcomers to the sport alike.

...Read More

One Hundred Winters

book10

Many words have been written by historians and supporters of the game of rugby league – about its beginnings and the reasons for the break away in 1895 and the massive impact that historic move had. However One Hundred Winters, by Maurice Bamford, is written by someone who has been at the sharp end of the game and has seen a myriad of changes in over 65 years of service as player, coach and writer.

...Read More

Gillette Rugby League Yearbook 2009 – 2010

book8

Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend

...Read More

Up and Over: A Trek Through Rugby League Land

book4

In the summer of 2003, Dave Hadfield, perhaps Britain’s best-known writer on rugby league, set out on a 200-mile walk from Hull to Widnes, taking him through the heartlands of the game he loves.

...Read More

Down and Under: A Rugby League Walkabout in Australia

book7

Despite a disappointing performance by England, the thirteenth Rugby League World Cup wasn’t all bad.
Far from it. For one thing, the whole affair was staged in Australia, thereby allowing rugby league’s best-selling author, journalist and broadcaster Dave Hadfield to gather material for this, his latest book.

...Read More