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An Illustrated History of Welsh Rugby: Fun, Facts and Stories from 140 Years of International Rugby
For almost 140 years the Welsh rugby team has battled proudly on the international stage.
Full of tales of fighting clergymen, poisoned arrows and deathbed confessionals, An Illustrated History of Welsh Rugby takes a unique look at the games, the players, the legends and the myths behind Wales's national game.
Blending fun and facts with trivia and social history, this is Welsh rugby like you've never experienced it before. Packed full of delightful illustrations and irreverent humor, this book will fascinate young readers and curious adults alike.
Full of tales of fighting clergymen, poisoned arrows and deathbed confessionals, An Illustrated History of Welsh Rugby takes a unique look at the games, the players, the legends and the myths behind Wales's national game.
Blending fun and facts with trivia and social history, this is Welsh rugby like you've never experienced it before. Packed full of delightful illustrations and irreverent humor, this book will fascinate young readers and curious adults alike.
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published July 16, 2024
About the author
James Stafford
4 booksJames Stafford writes fiction and non-fiction.
In 2017 his collection of short comics, The Sorrowful Putto of Prague (Truchlivý amoret pražský), was published to critical acclaim in the Czech Republic - even drawing praise from Hollywood legend Samuel L. Jackson.
Founder of cult rugby website The East Terrace, Stafford is the author of two Amazon Best Sellers on Welsh rugby: 'An Illustrated History of Welsh Rugby: Fun, Facts and Stories from 140 Years of International Rugby' and children's book 'How Wales Beat the Mighty All Blacks'.
He has written on rugby for publications such as The Daily Telegraph, Irish Independent, Metro, ESPN Scrum.com, Rugby World, South Wales Evening Post and Rugby (Journal), as well as penning pieces for official match programmes for Leinster and the British & Irish Lions.
He lives in Prague.
In 2017 his collection of short comics, The Sorrowful Putto of Prague (Truchlivý amoret pražský), was published to critical acclaim in the Czech Republic - even drawing praise from Hollywood legend Samuel L. Jackson.
Founder of cult rugby website The East Terrace, Stafford is the author of two Amazon Best Sellers on Welsh rugby: 'An Illustrated History of Welsh Rugby: Fun, Facts and Stories from 140 Years of International Rugby' and children's book 'How Wales Beat the Mighty All Blacks'.
He has written on rugby for publications such as The Daily Telegraph, Irish Independent, Metro, ESPN Scrum.com, Rugby World, South Wales Evening Post and Rugby (Journal), as well as penning pieces for official match programmes for Leinster and the British & Irish Lions.
He lives in Prague.
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March 4, 2021
An enjoyable read, giving an entertaining history of the ups and downs of Welsh Rugby.
Well worth a read.
Well worth a read.
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