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Become a rugby star in the ultimate final, learn skills as you play!

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  • Paperback

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    4 February 2025

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Summary

Irish rugby legend Gordon D’Arcy and bestselling author Paul Howard deliver a thrilling, interactive story that puts young readers at the center of a rugby final – while teaching them the basic skills of the game along the way.

Let’s Play Rugby! encourages all kids to give rugby a go – in their bedrooms, living rooms and gardens. This book puts the young reader in the boots of a rugby player as they play in the big final!

Jog on the spot! Do some …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781915071774
ISBN-10:1915071771
Author:Gordon D'Arcy, Paul Howard, Ashwin Chacko
Publisher:Little Island
Imprint:Little Island
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:4 February 2025
Weight:188g
Dimensions:10mm x 252mm x 275mm
Audience Age:4-6
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Let's Play Rugby! by Gordon D'Arcy - ISBN: 9781915071774
252 × 275 mm
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

“A delight to read aloud.”

* Inis Magazine *

“One of the most fun and energetic books I’ve read.”

* Fun Kids Radio *

“This action-packed picture book captures something of the excitement of the game.”

* Red Reading Hub *

“With a lively, funny story and vivid, wild illustrations, we join the game as it builds to dizzying action.”

* Fallen Star Stories *

About The Author

Gordon D'Arcy

About Gordon D’Arcy

Gordon D’Arcy is a retired rugby player who won two Six Nations medals with Ireland, three Heineken Cups with Leinster and toured with the British and Irish Lions. He is second on the list for most Leinster appearances and third on the all-time Leinster try-scorer list, and was named Six Nations Player of the Tournament in 2004. Post-retirement he teamed up with Paul Howard on their initial collaboration, the rugby-themed Gordon’s Game trilogy, which made the bestseller lists in each of the three years of their publication.

About Paul Howard

Paul Howard is best known for the bestselling Ross O’Carroll-Kelly series, which has sold over a million copies. He is a former Irish Sports Journalist of the Year. He holds the record for the most Irish Book Award wins. His previous children’s books include the Gordon’s Game and Aldrin Adams series, both published by Puffin.

About Ashwin Chacko

Ashwin Chacko is a positively playful award winning, author-Illustrator and motivational speaker. He specialises in positively playful, visual storytelling to bring joy and encouragement. His mission is to champion creativity and empower people to find their inner spark through his art, books, talks & workshops. His books include: Keep At It, Little Optimist, Everybody Feels Fear, A little book about Justice, What Wondrous Shapes We Are, Wild City (An Post Irish Book of the Year: Children’s Junior shortlist) & I Am The Wind (Winner of the Children’s Senior An Post Irish Book of the Year).

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