Final Scrum
rugby internationals killed in the second world war
$45.42
- Paperback
200 pages
- Release Date
24 April 2025
Summary
Final Scrum: Rugby’s Lost Legends of World War II
After the devastating losses of World War I, the Second World War tragically claimed the lives of some of rugby’s most celebrated icons. This book serves as a poignant tribute to the ninety international rugby players who made the ultimate sacrifice.
- Fifteen hailed from Scotland.
- Fourteen from England.
- Eleven from Wales.
- Eight from Ireland.
- Australia and New Zealand mourned ten and tw…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399014939 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1399014935 |
| Author: | Nigel McCrery, Michael Rowe |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Military |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 200 |
| Release Date: | 24 April 2025 |
| Weight: | 272g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
Nigel McCrery
Nigel McCrery was born in 1953 and travelled extensively during his childhood due to his father’s service in the RAF, eventually settling in Nottingham. He served in the Nottinghamshire Constabulary from 1978 to 1987. He then studied History at Trinity College, Cambridge and joined the BBC graduate entry course. He has written or been responsible for a number of highly successful BBC series and films including Silent Witness, New Tricks and All The King’s Men. He has written over a dozen novels. Into Touch - Rugby Players Killed in The Great War, Final Wicket - Cricketers Killed in The Great War , The Coming Storm – Test and First Class Cricketers Killed in World War Two and The Extinguished Flame - Olympians Killed in the Great War are in print with Pen and Sword Military. Nigel lives in Nottingham.
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