Behind the Thistle
playing rugby for scotland
$29.79
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
7 September 2022
Summary
Behind the Thistle: A Century of Scottish Rugby Legends
Featuring the thoughts of more than 180 players who have represented Scotland since the very first Test match in 1871 all the way through to the present day, Behind the Thistle gives a unique insight into the drama and emotion of playing for Scotland in that most rarefied of environments – Test match rugby.
In this exhaustively researched tome, David Barnes and Peter Burns provide inside access to more than 150…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781913538224 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1913538222 |
| Series: | Behind the Jersey |
| Author: | David Barnes, Peter Burns |
| Publisher: | Polaris Publishing Limited |
| Imprint: | Polaris Publishing Limited |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Edition: | 150th |
| Release Date: | 7 September 2022 |
| Weight: | 488g |
| Dimensions: | 195mm x 130mm x 35mm |
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Critics Review
‘Takes the reader as close to the action as it is possible to get, short of invading the pitch’
‘Takes the reader as close to the action as it is possible to get, short of invading the pitch’
* The Scotsman *‘Really good reminiscences from hosts of Scottish rugby greats about a host of great Scotland rugby occasions. Weighty in all respects’
– Stephen Jones * Sunday Times *‘In turns comic, poignant, spine-tingling and occasionally tragic, its anecdotes provide a dressing-room keyhole for those of us who could only ever dream of getting there by any other means … a gem of a book’
– Alasdair Reid * Sunday Herald *‘This is a remarkable insight into what it means to play rugby for Scotland … For all those with a deep love of rugby, its contemporary sporting history and intriguing gossip this is an unmissable tome’
– Bill Lothian * Evening News *‘A fascinating new perspective brought to life in the players’ own words … a terrific read for any rugby fan’
– Alan Pearey * Rugby World *About The Author
David Barnes
David Barnes is a freelance journalist who specialises in rugby. Having been forced to retire from the game because of a knee injury he has covered club, pro-team and international rugby. He is the co-author of Behind the Thistle: Playing Rugby for Scotland.
Peter Burns is the editor for Arena Sport and author of Behind the Thistle: Playing Rugby for Scotland, Behind the Ryder Cup: The Players’ Stories, White Gold: England’s Journey to World Cup Glory and also a co-author of Behind the Lions: Playing Rugby for the British & Irish Lions.
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