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Will Carling – The Authorised Biography This authorised biography of Will Carling, who was the youngest-ever Captain of the England Rugby Union team when awarded the role in 1988, provides a 'warts-and-all' account of his life and career playing for Harlequins and England. This updated edition published in 1994. Size: 112mm x 179mm – 403 pages. Softback Sale Price (Save £3.50): £3.49 • EUR € • US $

Eddie O’Sullivan – Never Die Wondering – The Autobiography The autobiography of Eddie O'Sullivan, the longest-serving national coach in Irish rugby history whose six-year reign in charge of the team saw Ireland rise to third in the world rankings and win three Triple Crowns. Despite these achievements, O'Sullivan was often faced with extraordinary levels of criticism, notably after Ireland's poor performance in the 2007 Rugby World Cup and, in this candid book, he tells the inside story of the events which led to his fall. Published in 2009. Size: 160mm x 241mm – 316 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £9.50): £9.49 • EUR € • US $

Born Out of Wenlock – William Penny Brookes and the British origins of the modern Olympics A fascinating book which looks at the story of the Wenlock Olympian Games and the Victorian philanthropist, William Penny Brookes, who organised them. Although these games were held in Much Wenlock, a small town in Shropshire, they proved the inspiration which led to the formation of the modern Olympic games. Published in 2011. Size: 156mm x 234mm – 192 pages. Softback Price: £12.99 • EUR € • US $

The Birth of the Ashes – The Amazing Story of the First Ashes Test This well-researched title which tells the tale of the Oval Test match held in 1882 which saw an Australian team beat the English team, a feat which initiated one of the most celebrated rivalries in World Cricket which is still played out biennially to this day. The book also tells of the subsequent tour of Australia by the England cricket team in 1882-83 which successfully reclaimed the Ashes. Published in 2006. Size: 159mm x 235mm – 176 pages. Softback Sale Price (Save £5.00): £4.99 • EUR € • US $

Jason Robinson – Finding My Feet – My Autobiography The acclaimed autobiography of Jason Robinson, a former international Rugby League and Rugby Union player for England who played most of his career at Wigan then Sale Sharks. In this book, in addition to his try-scoring exploits, Robinson openly discusses other parts of his life including a difficult childhood, problems with alcohol abuse and his subsequent recovery after conversion to Christianity. Published in 2007. Size: 159mm x 241mm – 307 pages. Hardback Price: £20.00 • EUR € • US $

Josh Lewsey – One Chance – My Life and Rugby The autobiography of Josh Lewsey, the former Rugby Union back who spent most of his career playing for London Wasps. Lewsey also won 55 caps for England and toured with the British and Irish Lions. Published in 2009. Size: 158mm x 241mm – 246 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £9.00): £8.99 • EUR € • US $

Mike Catt – Landing on My Feet – My Story The autobiography of the former England Rugby Union player, Mike Catt, who played for Bath and London Irish during a long and successful career. This edition published in 2007. Size: 129mm x 198mm – 354 pages. Softback Sale Price (Save £5.00)): £3.99 • EUR € • US $

Hitting Out – The Ian Chappell Story The autobiography of Ian Chappell, the former Australian cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest captains the game has seen. In addition to his talent as a batsman, Chappell is remembered for his blunt and outspoken manner which led to many confrontations with opponents and administrators alike. Since retiring as a player, Chappell has worked in the media, becoming a high-profile sports journalist and cricket commentator. Published in 2005. Size: 164mm x 242mm – 238 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £9.50): £9.49 • EUR € • US $

A Rugby Compendium – An Authoritative Guide to the Literature of Rugby Union This book from The British Library contains details about every book about Rugby Union ever published in the British Isles. Published in 1998. Size: 193mm x 252mm – 233 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £20.00): £10.00 • EUR € • US $

An Athletics Compendium – An Annotated Guide to the UK Literature of Track and Field This book from The British Library contains details about every book about Athletics ever published in the British Isles. Published in 2001. Size: 193mm x 252mm – 261 pages. Hardback Price: £15.00 • EUR € • US $

Famous Rugby Footballers 1895 A large-sized book containing 116 excellent-quality images of Rugby footballers and Rugby teams. These images were published in 1895 and the captions originally printed are also included. These photographs were grouped together and reproduced in this book in 1997. Size: 245mm x 320mm – 120 pages. Hardback Sale Price (Save £12.51): £12.49 • EUR € • US $

Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 2004 The 141st edition of this famous cricketing 'bible' is packed with statistics and reports from cricket played throughout the world in 2003. Published in 2004. Size: 108mm x 166mm – 1,648 pages. Hardback Price: £35.00 • EUR € • US $

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