Overview

2011 marks an important milestone in the life of rugby in South Africa - the first rugby game was played on South African soil in 1861 making this the 150th year of rugby in South Africa. Wim van der Berg chronicles the development of the game from its earliest beginnings to its status as a national obsession following the players and the teams through the history of South Africa. With words and photographs the rugby fan is shown how far the game has come and yet how the spirit of the game has endured. Van der Berg follows the changes in provincial rugby, the move from an amateur game to professionalism, the growth of the major tournaments that TV viewers follow so passionately, but never loses sight of the people behind the game - the players the coaches, the administrators and the fans. Detailed statistics on important rugby games through the 150 years of its history in South Africa - who played, who scored, final scores and more.

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Author:   Wim Van der Berg
Publisher:   Bookstorm
Imprint:   Bookstorm
Dimensions:   Width: 19.80cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.885kg
ISBN:  

9781920434144

ISBN 10:   1920434143
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   01 August 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Official champions at last! - The Springboks in the World Cup tournaments; the early beginnings - schools, clubs and soldiers pave the way; turmoil at the top - the woes and fortunes of 13 rugby presidents; segregation, frustration and turmoil - the history of multiracial rugby in South Africa; a competition of two phases - the Currie Cup: South Africa's Holy Grail; the struggle for the golden cup - a new Currie Cup giant emerges; two teams dominate the nineties - Natal and Transvaal break the Currie Cup drought; Vodacom Cup, Craven Week, Sevens and more - the pillars of South African rugby; Test matches - the grip of South African rugby loosens; The SANZAR disillusion - the reality of professionalism in rugby.

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The perfect time for a history of the game we all love. -- Sports Illustrated South Africa

The perfect time for a history of the game we all love. -- Sports Illustrated South Africa The perfect time for a history of the game we all love. -- Sports Illustrated South Africa

Author Information

Wim van der Berg is a seasoned sports writer and author of several books on rugby including Blue Bulls: 70 years of glory and Great Moments in Currie Cup History. He has contributed to numerous magazines and newspapers including Blou, Oggenblad and Die Vaderland. He has been involved in rugby as a player, a referee, a coach, a manager and an a club administrator.

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