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Based on exclusive interviews with 40 celebrated players, past and present, Legends of Irish Rugby is a veritable who s who of the sport. The top personalities of the Irish game take you behind the scenes to offer a unique perspective on their human and sporting dramas. mmortals such as Jack Kyle, Willie John McBride, Tony Ward, Brian O Driscoll, Gordon D Arcy and Paul O Connell bare their souls to reveal themselves as men of vision, passion and dedication men who, through their glories, disappointments and dramatic deeds, have inspired others to realise their dreams. n this engrossing and entertaining account of the bittersweet history of Irish rugby, these powerful personalities offer startling insights into some of the sport s most controversial moments from the assault on Ronan O Gara during the 2001 Lions tour to Gary Ella s tenure as Leinster coach. They also express their opinions on the most important issues facing the game today from Brian O Driscoll s hair to the role of the coach and the future of the sport itself. Their take on the times is often as comical as it is insightful. rish rugby has produced many extraordinary characters and left us with a treasure t

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"""'It makes for gripping reading!...A compelling, informative and humerous book'."" -- Richard Mulligan Belfast News"

'It makes for gripping reading!...A compelling, informative and humerous book'. -- Richard Mulligan Belfast News 20051107

'It makes for gripping reading!...A compelling, informative and humerous book'. -- Richard Mulligan Belfast News

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John Scally is a lecturer at Trinity College in Dublin. A former journalist and broadcaster, he is the author of many books on sport, including Odd-Shaped Balls and Them and Us.

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