Blindsided, 9780007568765
Paperback
Rugby legend’s rise, near-death fall, and inspiring fight back.

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  • Paperback

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    2 June 2016

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Summary

Blindsided: A Rugby Legend’s Fight for Life

Former Australian rugby union legend, World Cup winner, and acclaimed television sports pundit Michael Lynagh recounts his glittering career and near-death experience.

Few players have achieved as much as Wallaby fly-half and captain Michael Lynagh.

During Australia’s dominant era, Lynagh was the pivotal fly-half, shaping their style of play and serving as a major ambassador for the game.

However, in April 2012, Lyn…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780007568765
ISBN-10:0007568762
Author:Michael Lynagh, Mark Eglinton
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:HarperCollins
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:2 June 2016
Weight:240g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 20mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘Michael Lynagh’s excellent book Blindsided, one of the most thought-provoking reads of the year’. – Robert Kitson, The Guardian‘a searing read’ – rugbyworld.com‘Searchingly honest’ – rugbyworld.com‘fascinating honesty’ – Rugby World‘compelling’ – Scotland on Sunday‘A terrific read’ – The Rugby Paper‘a revealing insight into the “absolute ordeal” of goalkicking’ – The Times

About The Author

Michael Lynagh

Michael Lynagh, born in Brisbane, represented Australia in rugby union from 1984 to 1995, during which time he was capped 72 times, won the World Cup in 1991, and became the world record points scorer on his retirement. He was inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame in 2011, and became a TV analyst for Sky Sports. Currently he works in commercial property investment in Europe. He lives in Richmond with his wife and three sons.

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