The Men in the Arena
England, Australia and the Battle for the 2003 Rugby World Cup
$41.20
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
30 November 2023
Summary
From 1997 to 2003 England and Australia battled for domination of the rugby world in one of the greatest rivalries the sport has ever known. In The Men in the Arena, William Hill shortlisted authors Peter Burns and Tom English explore every aspect of the teams’ journey to the 2003 Rugby World Cup final, telling the story primarily in the words of the protagonists at the centre of the battle.
Featuring exclusive new interviews with players and coaches from both teams plus an a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781915359155 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1915359155 |
| Author: | Peter Burns, Tom English |
| Publisher: | Polaris Publishing Limited |
| Imprint: | Polaris Publishing Limited |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 30 November 2023 |
| Weight: | 657g |
| Dimensions: | 156mm x 234mm |
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Critics Review
‘Highly recommended, a deep dive into one of the best-known rivalries between two rugby nations when both were at the peak of their powers. Great stuff. A fantastic, exciting read’
– Rob Robertson * Daily Mail *‘A splendid re-telling of English rugby’s most celebrated story. Cracking stuff from start to finish’
– Robert Kitson * The Guardian *‘Sensational. For those who screamed and celebrated in 2003, this book is as good as it gets’
– Alex Payne * The Good, the Bad and the Rugby *‘A brilliant book’
– Chris Jones * BBC Sport *‘Another absolute classic’
– Paul WilliamsPeter Burns
Tom English is an award-winning BBC Sport writer and broadcaster. He is a co-author of the best-selling This is Your Everest (shortlisted for the William Hill Award in 2021), When Lions Roared (longlisted for the William Hill Award in 2018) and Behind The Lions. He lives in Bridge of Allan, Stirling.
Peter Burns has been a sports editor for over ten years. He is the author of nine books, including the best-selling This is Your Everest, When Lions Roared and Behind the Lions: Playing Rugby for the British & Irish Lions. He lives in Edinburgh.
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