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MISCELLANEOUS RUGBY BOOKS

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BIBLIOGRAPHIES

"A Rugby Compendium" by John M Jenkins
Comprehensive look at English language rugby publications. This bibliography breaks down into different sections, biographies, development, coaching etc. Covers club histories in much greater detail than Dave McLaren's (New Zealand published) bibliography. Jenkins has scoured National Libraries and other institutions for information relating to rugby books. The quick view index at the back helps you find books by author, title or subject. The only drawback is that it only covers English language publications. It is an absolute MUST HAVE for the rugby book collector. Published by the British Library with illustrated boars and without a dust wrapper. This is a second-hand hardback in excellent condition
1st Edition: 1998	Pages: 322	Ref: bkmibp-jenkins1998compendium* - £25.00

COACHING & INSTRUCTIONAL

Coaching books up to 1950 can be found on the HISTORY page - this section is catalogued alphabetically by author.

"On Rugby" by Fred Allen
An excellent NZ coaching book by former All Blacks captain & coach Fred Allen, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper that has some wear to the edges.
Published in 1970	242 pages	Ref: bkmich-allen1970on - £19.00

"Rugby" published by Auckland Rugby Union
NZ coaching book, a second-hand booklet, there is some light staining to the front cover, the condition is generally good
Published in 1952	Pages: 96	Ref: bkmich-auckland-rruo1952-rr-bl - £9.00

"Teaching Rugby to Boys" by Gordon Banks
A graduated programme for schools and clubs, second-hand paperback in very good condition
1st Edition: 1976	Pages: 111	Ref: bkmich-banks1976teaching-pb - £7.00

"Dewch i Chawarae Rygbi" by Alun Wyn Bevan & Mel Morgans
Junior coaching book, well illustrated, text in Welsh, a second-hand paperback in good condition
published in 1986	84 pages	Ref: TL103-bkmich-bevan1986dewch - £6.50

"Get Ready for Rugby Union" by Stuart Biddle, Barrie Corless, Anne de Looy & Peter Thomas
A complete training programme, in depth coaching from skills to mental preparation, a second-hand paperback in good condition
1st Edition: 1989	Pages: 128	Ref: bkmich-biddle1989get - £7.50

"This is Rugby" edited by Don Cameron
An information booklet with coaching tips, published by Auckland Rugby Union and supported by Benson & Hedges. The booklet includes chapters by Grant Batty, Bryan Williams & Andy Leslie, a second-hand booklet in good condition
1st Edition: 1990	Pages: 128	Ref: bkmich-cameron1975this-bl - £6.50

"Rugby Skills" by Will Carling
Well illustrated basic skills book aimed mainly at the backs, a second-hand paperback with some damp stains & light rippling throughout.
published in 1994	128 pages	Ref: bkmich-carling1994skills-pb - £4.50

"The Way to Win" by Will Carling & Robert Heller
Strategies for success in business and sport, models of success in business and sport, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1995	340 pages	Ref: bkmich-carling1995way - £9.50

"Rugby Union - The Skills of the Game" by Barrie Corless
England international centre and RFU technical director for the Midlands passes on his knowledge, a second-hand paperback in good condition
1st edition 1993	Pages: 121	Ref: bkmich-corless1993skills-pb** - £6.00

"Die ABC van Rugby, by Danie Craven
coaching book in Afrikaans, a second-hand hardback no dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1966	Pages: ???	Ref: bkmich-craven1966die.ABC - £25.00

"Teach Yourself Rugby Football" by FNS Creek

One of the highly successful 'Teach Yourself Books' series, this book was first published in 1950. Initially written by FNS Creek it was updated by the former England coach Don Rutherford in the latter editions. The publishers included English Universities Press Ltd and Hodder & Stoughton.

1963 Edition	196 pages	a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition Ref: TL108-bkmich-creek1963teach* - £6.00
1970 Edition	192 pages	a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper, in very good condition Ref: bkmich-creek1970teach - £6.00
1975 1st paperback edition updated by Don Rutherford published by Hodder & Stoughton	162 pages	a second-hand paperback with corner folds to the front cover Ref: bkmich-creek1975teach-pb - £4.00
1978 paperback edition updated by Don Rutherford	162 pages	a second-hand paperback in good condition Ref: bkmich-creek1978teach-pb - £3.00

"Dallaglio On Rugby" by Lawrence Dallaglio with Chris Jones
Dallaglio's analysis of the game, positions, tactics etc, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1998	Pages: 160	Ref: bkmich-dallaglio1998on-rr - £8.00

"Thinking Rugby " edited by John Dawes with Geoff Evans, Denis Horgan & Gareth James
A coaching book co-ordinated by former Lions captain & Wales coach, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper in very good condition
1st Edition: 1979	Pages: 172	Ref: bkmich-dawes1979thinking* - £9.50

"The ABC of Rugby" by JJ de Kock
A pocket sized coaching book giving advice to players about the game, signed to the inside cover "to JBG Thomas, with compliments from JJ de Kock" a second-hand booklet with the staples rusted away and loose covers but generally in good condition,
Published in 1962	70 pages	Ref: bkmich-de.kock1962.the.ABC-bl - £34.00

"Die ABC van Rugby" by JJ de Kock
Pocket sized coaching book, text in Afrikaans, a second-hand booklet in good condition,
Published in 1962	66 pages	Ref: bkmich-de.kock1962die.ABC-bl - £19.00

"Die ABC van Rugby - Afskop" by JJ de Kock
Afskop we think is 'kick off' in Afrikaans. A pocket sized coaching book, text in Afrikaans, date of publication unknown, a second-hand booklet in good condition,
????	16 pages	Ref: MC221-bkmich-de.kock-dauk.dieABC - £9.00

"Rugby Skills" by Gareth Edwards with Ian Robertson
A coaching book that looks at all rugby skills, a second-hand paperback in good condition
1st Edition: 1979	Pages: 64	Ref: bkmich-edwards1979skills-pb** - £6.00

"Forward Skills" by Gareth Edwards with Ian Robertson
The skills of the game as demonstrated by Welsh forwards Terry Cobner, Allan Martin, Jeff Squire & Bobby Windsor, a second-hand paperback in good condition
published in 1980	64 pages	Ref: bkmich-edwards1980forward-pb - £5.00

"Know the Game - Rugby Union Football" published by Educational Productions Ltd

A long running publication, published in many editions with the backing of the RFU, simple coaching featuring all round rugby skills, rules, equipment used etc. always published in booklet form. The publishers changed from EP Ltd to A C Black in 1984.

1st Edition 1951

15,000 copies printed

48 pages

very good condition

Ref: bkch-know.the.game.1edn.1951-bl - £35.00

10th Edition 3rd Revision 1978

48 pages

very good condition

Ref: bkmich-know.the.game.10edn.1978-bl - £5.00

10th Edition 3rd Revision reprinted in 1980

48 pages

very good condition

Ref: bkmich-know.the.game.10edn.1980-bl* - £5.00

"Running Rugby" by Ray French
coaching from English international who switched codes, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1980	Pages: 80	Ref: bkmich-french1980running - £7.00

"Running Rugby" by Ray French
Coaching from an English international who switched codes, a second-hand paperback with a corner fold on the front cover
1st Edition: 1980	Pages: 80	Ref: bkmich-french1980running-pb - £3.00

"Think Rugby - A Guide to Purposeful Team Play" by JT Greenwood
An in depth modern coaching manual, fifteen-man rugby for coach and player, a second-hand paperback in good condition
published in 1986	197 pages	Ref: bkmich-greenwood1986think-pb - £12.00

"Rugby for Heroes" written by Norman Harris, illustrated by Paul Trevillion
Nicely illustrated book focusing on basic skills and positional tactics and qualities. A second-hand paperback in good condition.
1st Edition: 1997	96 pages	Ref: bkmich-harris1997heroes-bl - £7.50

"Rugby Football - A Guide Book for Teachers Coaches & Players" text by Heale, edited by Campbell

Coaching book by the Curriculum Development Unit, Department of education, New Zealand, commended by the NZRFU.

published in 1968 - text by Wills A secondhand booklet, the front cover is a little grubby with minor marks elswhere in the publication otherwise it is in good condition	32 pages	Ref: bkmich-nzrfu1968wills-bl - £7.50
published in 1977 A secondhand booklet in very good condition	80 pages	Ref: bkmich-nzrfu1977heale-bl - £7.50
published in 1987 A secondhand booklet in very good condition	96 pages	Ref: bkmich-nzrfu1987heale-bl - £9.50

"Fundamental Team Tactics and Drills" by F M Heywood & K Cooper
A rare coaching booklet published at Rydal School, Colwyn Bay subitled "A Manual for Coaches and Plaayers". A secondhand booklet in good condition
2nd edition 1960	18 pages	Ref: bkmich-heywood1960fundamental - £45.00

"Rugby for Three-quarters" with Richard Hill and Peter Johnson
a very good book on the modern game, a second-hand paperback in good condition
1st Edition:1993	Pages: 116	Ref: bkmich-hill1993quarters-pb - £5.00

"Successful Rugby" by Donald Ireland
In depth coaching book, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1968	Pages: 208	Ref: bkmich-ireland1968successful** - £9.00

"Focus on Rugby " by Carwyn James
Coaching book by successful Lions coach. A secondhand paperback in very good condition
published in 1983	Pages: 189	Ref: bkmich-james1983focus* - £9.00

"Rugby On Attack" by Ron Jarden
All Black Jarden on how to play rugby, the first chapters are autobiographical and deal with his career, a second-hand hardback ex library book with a dust wrapper
2nd Impression 1961	226 pages	Ref: bkmich-jarden1961attack-ie2.ycbflb - £12.00

"Rugby Under Pressure" by B Jones & Ian McJennett
Significant pointers to better team and individual performance, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1972	Pages: 211	Ref: bkmich-jones1972pressure* - £6.00

"Better Rugby for Boys" by Cyril D Joynson
A well illustrated book on basic rugby, first published in 1965, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards in good condition.
This Edition: 1978	95 pages	Ref: bkmich-joynson1978better - £6.00

"The Handbook of Rugby" by Keith Miles
Excellent coaching book, contributions by JJ Williams, Dusty Hare, David Duckham, Les Cusworth, Nairn MacEwan, Peter Brown & Sandy carmichael, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1995	Pages: 208	Ref: bkmich-miles1995-hb* - £9.00

"Rugby Union" - National Westminster Bank Sport Coaching Series
A well illustrated coaching book with input from Don Rutherford, a second-hand hardback ex library book with a dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1974	Pages: 91	Ref: bkmich-nat.west1974-rruo - £5.00

"Success in Rugby" by Ian Robertson
second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1980	Pages: 96	Ref: bkmich-robertson1980success** - £5.00

"Rugby: Success Starts Here" by Derek Robinson

Various aspects of rugby dissected, first published in 1969, this book was revised and re-published in 1975 as a paperback and eventually issued by the RFU in their coaching series.

uncorrected proof copy published by Pelham books 1969	143 pages	a paperback with light wear to the covers and small tears to the spine Ref: PC54-bkmich-robinson1969success.proof-pb - £15.00
1st hardback edition published by Pelham Books 1969	147 pages	a secondhand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition. Ref: bkmich-robinson1969success** - £7.00
revised paperback edition published by Pan Books 1975	159 pages	a secondhand paperback in very good condition. Ref: bkmich-robinson1975success-pb** - £3.00
RFU issued paperback edition with foreword by Bill Beaumont published by RFU 1983	145 pages	a secondhand paperback with the covers lightly worn. Ref: bkmich-robinson1983success.rfu-ed - £4.00

"Rugger - How to Play the Game" published by the RFU and other Rugby Football Union coaching booklets

Notes on the laws of Rugby union - a players guide on how to interpret the laws and play the game. Adapted from an original booklet by the Manhattan Rugby Club in New York, edited by Derek Robinson.

A Guide for Players

published in 1968 - 1st Edition

106 pages

A second-hand paperback in good condition

Ref: bkmich-rfu1968-gupl-bl - £9.00

Coaching Rugby Footballers

published in 1961

72 pages

A second-hand booklet in very good condition

Ref: bkmich-rfu1961coaching-bl - £22.00

The Basic Skills in Rugby Football

published in 1961

96 pages

A second-hand booklet in very good condition

Ref: bkmich-rfu1961basic.skills-bl - £20.00

"Training for Rugby Football" published by RFU
Fitness training for rugby, published in 1962. a second-hand booklet in very good condition
published in 1962	54 pages	Ref: bkmifi1962-rfu.training-bl - £15.00

"Touchdown And Other Moves In The Game" published by RFU
Coaching and other interesting chapters on rugby football, a second-hand paperback in good condition
published in 1970	128 pages	Ref: bkmich-rfu1970touchdown-pb** - £3.00

"Better Rugby" published by the RFU
Basic skills and team tactics, a ring bound softcover publication in good condition
Revised edition 1978	148 pages	Ref: bkmich-rfu1978better-rw.bq - £5.00

"Mini Rugby, it's the Real Thing" by Don Rutherford
coaching from 1960s English International. The book of the film, a second-hand paperback in good condition
1st Edition: 1980	Pages: 150	Ref: bkmich-rutherford1980mini-pb - £6.00

"The Complete Book of Mini Rugby" by Don Rutherford
An in depth manual of coaching for the children's version of rugby, a second-hand paperback in good condition
1st Edition: 1993	253 pages	Ref: bkmich-rutherford1993complete-pb - £7.50

"Rugby for Coach and Player" by Don Rutherford
coaching from 1960s English International and coaching guru, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1971	Pages: 186	Ref: bkmich-rutherford1971coach** - £8.00

"Bob Scott on Rugby" by T. P. (Terry0 McLean & R. W. H. (Bob) Scott
Coaching and Tactical information from a 1950s All Black ful back, a secondhand hardback book with a dust wrapper in very good condition.
Reprint 1959	155 pages	Ref: bkmich-scott1959on.rugby - £16.00zzz

"Take Up Rugby Union" - principal contributor John Shepherd
A coaching book covering the basics published by Springfield Books Limited, a second-hand booklet in good condition,
1st edition 1989	64 pages	Ref: MC221-bkmich-shepherd1989take-bl - £2.50

"Creative Rugby - How to Improve your Game" by JJ Stewart
Coaching by top NZ coach, a second-hand paperback with occasional loose page
1st Edition: 1979	Pages: 119	Ref: bkmich-stewart1979creative - £6.00

"Rugby - the All Blacks Way" by JJ Stewart
Coaching the All Blacks way by a top NZ coach, a second-hand paperback with some creasing to the front cover.
published in 1993	162 pages	Ref: bkmich-stewart1993way-pb - £7.00

"Rugby Football" by R Tennick
coaching - basic skills and team tactics, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1984	Pages: 66	Ref: bkmich-tennick1984-rrfo - £9.00

"New Zealand Rugby Skills and Tactics" - "Rugby Football the All Black Way" by Ivan Vodanovich
Widely regarded as one of the best coaching books of all time. Different titles for NZ and UK but the same book inside, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1982	Pages: 254	Ref: bkmich-vodanavich1982-nz - £15.00

"The Rugby Game" by Jim Wallace
A manual for coaches & players, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1976	Pages: 176	Ref: bkmich-wallace1976game* - £12.00

"Winning Rugby" by Pat Walsh
Quality coaching from an All Black, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1984	Pages: 218	Ref: bkmich-walsh1984winning* - £8.00

"Winning Rugby" by Pat Walsh
Quality coaching from an All Black, a pocket sized second-hand paperback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1984	Pages: 218	Ref: bkmich-walsh1984winning-pb - £4.00

"The Principles of Rugby Football" published by the Welsh Rugby Union
a manual for coaches and referees, an in depth look at rugby includes chapters on violence in the sport and the national coaching scheme in Wales, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
3rd Imp: 1984	Pages: 189	Ref: bkmich-wru1984principles-ie3* - £7.00

"The Rugby Player in Action" published by the Welsh Rugby Union
Sub-titled "A Guide to Fitness Training for Rugby". A secondhand ringbound book with in very good condition
published in 1992	108 pages	Ref: RC537- bkmifi-wru1992action - £16.00

"Schoolboy Rugby" by Gerwyn Williams
rugby for the youngster, a simple approach to the game, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
2nd Impression: 1971	Pages: 144	Ref: bkmich-williams1971schoolboy-ie2 - £7.00

"Rugby Sevens" by Mike Williams
Coaching the shortened version of rugby, a second-hand paperback with some light wear to the front cover.
1st Edition: 1975	Pages: 164	Ref: bkmich-williams1975-rrsb.pb* - £7.50

"Rugby Sevens" by Mike Williams
Coaching the shortened version of rugby, a second-hand hardback book with a dust wrapper in good condition.
1st Edition: 1975	Pages: 164	Ref: bkmich-williams1975-rrsb - £9.50

"Skilful Rugby" by Ray Williams
a comprehensive guide to playing rugby by WRU Coaching Organiser Ray Williams, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1976	Pages: 239	Ref: bkmich-williams1976skilful** - £6.00

"Rugby For Beginners" by Ray Williams
The basics by Wales' 1970s coaching guru, first published in 1973, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
this edition 1977	122 pages	Ref: bkmich-williams1977beginners - £4.00zzz

COACHING - FITNESS & INJURIES

"Rugby Injuries" by TONY DUNNILL & MUIR GRAY
An in depth look at rugby injuries and how to treat them. A second-hand hardback with illustrated boards in good condition. This is a presention book to 'Jim' from author Tony Dunhill thanking him for his help. Sold together with a letter from Tony Dunhill to Jim asking him to pass on a copy to John Dawes.
1st Edition: 1982	203 pages	Ref: PC54-bkmifi-dunhill1982injuries-pn-to.jim - £12.00

"Fit For Rugby" by Rex Hazeldine & Tom McNab
Foreword by Don Rutherford, weights, calisthenics, drills, nutrition, an all round guide to rugby fitness, a second-hand paperback generally in good condition with a couple of small scuffs to the top edge.
1st Edition:1991	128 pages	Ref: bkmifi-hazeldine1991fit - £11.00

"Injuries in Rugby Football and Other Team Sports" compiled by Bob O'Connell
Published by the IRFU, this book is compiled from papers and discussions at the international congress on injuries in rugby football and other team sports in Dublin 15-18 April 1975, a second-hand paperback in good condition
1st Edition: 1975	334 pages	Ref: bkmifi-oconnell1975irfu.injuries-pb* - £15.00

"Rugby for Real - The Common Sense Training Manual" by Chris Sheryn
Fitness & Training regimes for the modern rugby player. A secondhand paperback in very good condition.
published in 2004	180 pages	Ref: bkmifi-sheryn2004real-pb - £8.00

CHILDREN'S RUGBY BOOKS

"Kick Off - New Zealand Rugby Special" edited by John Lockyear
Nicely put together book, it is unlikely that this book was published with a dust wrapper, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards
1st Edition: 1991	Pages: 110	Ref: bkmiki-lockyear1991kick - £8.00

"Rugby Mania" text by John Lockyear
A New Zealand Rugby (Union) and League special. An interesting selection of rugby items, well illustrated throughout, a second-hand paperback in very good condition.
published in 1991	112 pages	Ref: bkmiki-lockyear1991mania-pb - £8.50

"Colour Me Rugby' by John Dougan
Nice look at rugby basics through colouring with centre page poster of 1979 All Blacks, a second-hand booklet - unused
published approx 1980	Pages: 28	Ref: bkmiki-dougan1980colour - £5.00

"THE BIG BLACK RUGBY BOOK" published by Rugby Press Ltd, NZ
Various authors have contributed to the book which is aimed at the younger All Black supporter, with an introduction by Zinzan Brooke, a secondhand paperback book good condition.
1st Edition 1990	136 pages	Ref: bkmiki.rr-press1990big.black - £10.00

FICTION - RUGBY NOVELS

"A Wreath for the Springboks" by Jason Calder
Set in New Zealand, this is a political rugby thriller, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper, this is an ex library book.
1st British edition 1977	179 pages	Ref: bkmifc-calder1977wreath-ycbflb - £12.00

"Work, Sex and Rugby" by Lewis Davies
Life in the valleys of south Wales, a second-hand paperback in very good condition
first published in 1993	176 pages	Ref: bkmifc-davies1993work-pb - £5.00

"Die Springbok" by ID Du Plessis
rugby novel in Afrikaans, second-hand hardback without dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1948	Pages: 304	Ref: bkmifc-du.plessis1948springbok - £49.00

"Die Silvervaring" by ID Du Plessis
rugby novel in Afrikaans, a very rare book, not listed in Dave McLaren's bibliography. Die Silvervaring possibly translates to "The Silver Fern", a second-hand hardback without dust wrapper, some discolouration to covers and occasional pen marks to pages.
This Edition: 1933	Pages: 129	Ref: bkmifc-du.plessis1933silvervaring - £65.00

"Rugby in Rio" by ID Du Plessis
rugby novel in Afrikaans, a very rare book, not listed in Dave McLaren's bibliography, a second-hand hardback without dust wrapper in good condition.
This Edition: 1941	Pages: 126	Ref: bkmifc-du.plessis1941rio - £65.00

"Test Match" by Shukuzawa Hirdaki
Japanese text, we are assuming this is a novel, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1991	Pages:	Ref: bkmifc-hirdaki1991test - £45.00

"Last Match" by Martin Rhys
Colin Lewis is a prodigiously talented 18-year-old who thrives on the physical conflict of the game he loves. International fame and acclaim can only be a matter of time. But the time is 1939. And off the field, Colin is a different person. For a start, he's a pacifist. When he declares himself a conscientious objector, Colin plummets from local hero to social pariah. A conchie whose war becomes a series of merciless punishments from his community. When the war ends, Colin’s one thought is to get back to his beloved habitat - the rugby field. But although war has ended, cruelty and persecution have not. How much punishment and humiliation can a proud man take? Because a pacifist cannot fight back. Can he? A secondhand paperback book, very good condition, as new. ISBN: 978-1-80049-745-0
published in 2021	345 pages	Ref: bkmifc-rhys2021last - £12.00

"The Pagan Game" by Gordon Slatter
A novel with some rugby content. A secondhand hardback with dustwrapper in good condition
1st edition: 1959	pages 239	Ref: bkmifc-slatter1959pagan - £25.00

RUGBY HUMOUR - catalogued by author's surname in alphabetical order.

"Heard in the Scrum" by Robert Anderson
A light hearted look at rugby, a second-hand hardback with some small tears and light creasing to the dust wrapper
1st edition 1964	120 pages	Ref: TC19-bkmihu-anderson1964scrum** - £7.00

"Heard in the Line-out" by Robert Anderson
stories and tales from the world of rugby, various contributors including Andy Mulligan, Vivian Jenkins & JBG Thomas, a second-hand hardback with dustwrapper in good condition.
1st edition 1969	pages 120	Ref: bkmihu-anderson1969line.out* - £12.00

"Bedside Rugby" by Bill Beaumont
Funny stories from the career of England's Grand Slam captain, well illustrated by Edward McLachlan, a secondhand hardback with illustrated boards.
1st Edition: 1986	88 pages	Ref: TL9-bkmihu-beaumont1986bedside - £8.00

"Bedside Rugby" by Bill Beaumont
Funny stories from the career of England's Grand Slam captain, well illustrated by Edward McLachlan, a secondhand paperback in very good condition.
This edition: 1987	88 pages	Ref: bkmihu-beaumont1986bedside-pb* - £4.00

"And the Tanker Spent a Comfortable Night", paperback book of poems by Tom Bellion with illustrations by Gren, a look at welsh rugby in the 1970s, classic Welsh humour. The title refers to a poem where JPR crashed into a tanker .......and the tanker etc. A great humorous read accompanied by Gren's brilliant cartoons. Classic Welsh rugby humour. Published in 1979, 64 pages.

Ref: bkmihu-bellion1979tanker-pb.tmwaxb - £15.00

"Rugby Wit" by Richard Benson
Sub-titled "Quips and Quotes for the Rugby Obsessed". Some nice nice one liners and longer quotes to keep you entertained. A secondhand hardback book with a dust jacket, very good condition
published in 2007	206 pages	Ref: bkmihu-benson2007wit - £9.00

"I Was There" by Max Boyce
Poems, stories & songs from the Welsh Maestro, includes the words to Max Boyce's classics "The Outside half Factory", Asso Asso Yogoshi", "Hymns & Arias", "The Incredible Plan", "9 3". Lavishly illustrated with cartoons by Gren, this book is a classic. If you are Welsh and this book is not in your library you do not want to spend another minute without it. A second hand large format hardback with illustrated boards in good condition.
1st Edition: 1979	92 pages	Ref: bkmihu-boyce1979was-tmwaxc - £25.00

"Rugby is a Funny Game" by BROWN/ RIPLEY/ SLATTERY/ WINDSOR
Humourous reminiscences by, English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh internationals, illustrations by Jake Tebbit. A secondhand hardback with illustrated boards in very good condition
1st Edition: 1987	118 pages	Ref: bkmihu-brown1987funny - £12.00

"Rugby is a Funny Game" by BROWN/ RIPLEY/ SLATTERY/ WINDSOR
Humourous reminiscences by, English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh internationals, illustrations by Jake Tebbit. A secondhand paperback in very good condition
published in 1987	Pages: 126	Ref: TC19-bkmihu-brown1987funny-pb - £6.00

"Bizarre Fantasy Rugby XV's" by Nick Brownlee & David Kohn
As the titlle suggests the authors go about picking bizarre rugby teams including the 'I don't fancy yours much XV and the 'Slaphead XV'. A secondhand paperback in good condition
published in 2000	Pages: 112	Ref: TC19-bkmihu-brownlee2000bizarre-pb* - £5.00

"Have Balls Will Travel" by Mike Burton
The story of fictitious rugby tour, with cartoons by Bill Tidy, second-hand hardback with illustrated boards in good condition
1st Edition: 1982	87 pages	Ref: bkmihu-burton1982travel - £7.00

MY FAVOURITE RUGBY STORIES by Gareth Chilcott
History and humour, Great rugby stories only in the way that Chilcott can tell 'em, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition.
1st Edition: 1995	287 pages:	Ref: bkmihu-chilcott1995favourite** - £14.00

"A is for All Black" by P Clarkson
A small 36 page book with humorous cartoons, mainly caricatures of All Blacks, a second-hand booklet in good condition
1st Edition: 1978	Pages: 36	Ref: bkmihu-clarkson1978all.black-bl - £12.00

"On Rugby" by Leo & Jilly Cooper
A light hearted look at the game, it's people and principle factors, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards in good condition
1st Edition: 1984	Pages: 61	Ref: TC19-bkmihu-cooper1984on-rr - £6.00

"The Book of Rugby Disasters & Bizarre Records" by Fran Cotton
A most entertaining read, humour from the history of rugby football and the career of England international and British Lion Fran Cotton, a second-hand hardback book in very good condition
published in 1984	120 pages	Ref: bkmihu-cotton1985bizarre* - £6.00

"The Book of Rugby Disasters & Bizarre Records" by Fran Cotton
A most entertaining read, humour from the history of rugby football and the career of England international and British Lion Fran Cotton, a second-hand paperback in very good condition
published in 1985	120 pages	Ref: bkmihu-cotton1985bizarre-pb - £5.00

"Even Coarser Rugby" by Michael Green
follow up to the popular "Art of Coarse Rugby" by the same author, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper that is faded and has some light wear.
2nd Impression: 1964	120 pages	Ref: bkmihu-green1964even-ie2* - £6.00

"Rugby Alphabet" by Michael Green
A rugby alphabet with a difference, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1971	Pages: 176	Ref: bkmihu-green1971alphabet** - £6.00

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

I have recently received a copy of Michael Green’s The Alphabet of Rugby from you and would like to say the following;

The book is in great condition, the quality and security of the packaging is exceptional, delivery was fast (even in these trying times!) and the price was good. Thank you very much for your attention to detail, I am looking forward to reading this again after over 40 years since it last graced the kitchen table. Will be visiting your site in future,

diolch yn fawr! (thank you very much), Louis (in exile, die hard Scarlets fan from Pontyates).

Gren's Guide to Rugby - For Players, Would-Be Players, Fans and Their Loved Ones" by Gren
An absolutely wonderful book, Welsh cartoon humour, awesome stuff. A secondhand paperback in very good condition
published in 1995	96 pages	Ref: bkmihu-gren1995-gdrr.pb - £8.00

"The Funny Book of Rugby" by Bob Hale & Douglas Ingram
Pocket size rugby fun. Secondhand hardback with illustrated boards in excellent condition.
1st Edition: 1996	Pages: 61	Ref: RC537-bkmihu.hale1996funny - £7.00

"Rugby Rabbits" by G Hutchins
NZ rugby humour, profiles of fictitious rugby players, well illustrated by Darryl Kirby, second-hand hardback with illustrated boards in good condition.
1st Edition: 1983	Pages: 93	Ref: bkmihu-hutchins1983rabbits - £8.00

Tall Halfbacks" by G Hutchins
NZ rugby humour - great stories about growing up in a small New Zealand town in the 1960s, a second-hand paperback in good condition
1st Edition: 1987	Pages: 116	Ref: bkmihu-hutchins1987halfbacks-pb - £8.00

"The Lighter Side of Rugby - What the Ref Heard" by T.W. ICKENHAM
Photos with speech bubbles, published by Seto Publishing, auckland, New Zealand. A second-hand booklet in good condition
Published in 1989	32 pages	Ref: bkmihu-ickenham1989lighter-bl - £4.00

"Classic Rugby Clangers" by David Mortimer
An amusing collection of rugby's most embarassing moments from over a century. A secondhand paperback book in very good condition
This edition: 2004	180 pages	Ref: bkmihu-motimer2004clangers-pb* - £5.00

"The Wit of Rugby" by LHW Paine
Humorous quotes and stories from rugby history, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition.
1st Edition: 1972	Pages: 95	Ref: bkmihu-paine1972wit* - £7.00

"Bluff Your Way In Rugby" by Alexander C Rae
Pocket sized humour. Also published as "Bluff Your Way in Rugby with Guinness and "The Bluffer's guide to Rugby". A secondhand paperback in good condition
Published in 1992	approx 64 pages	Ref: bkmihu-rae1992bluff-bl* - £4.00

"Rugby Shorts" by Chris Rhys
A lively look at the lighter side of rugby union, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards
1st Edition: 1990	Pages: 128	Ref: bkmihu-rhys1990shorts - £8.00

"Ruckin & Maulin" by David Crowe with a foreword by Dean Richards
Photos with captions and rugby shorts, an entertaining read, second-hand paperback in very good condition.
1st Edition: 1997	Pages: 112	Ref: bkmihu-crowe1997ruckin-pb - £5.00

"Ripley’s Rugby Rubbish" by Andy Ripley
A humorous look at rugby by a former England No 8. A second-hand hardback with illustrated boards in very good condition
1st Edition: 1985	112 pages	Ref: bkmihu-ripley1985rubbish* - £7.00

"Run with the Ball" by Derek Robinson
A brisk dash through 150 years of rugby. A humorous history of the game, a second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1984	144 pages	Ref: bkhimo-robinson1984run-xb* - £10.00

"Odd-Shaped Balls" by John Scally
Mischief-makers, miscreants and mad-hatters of rugby. A second-hand hardback with some light rippling to the dust wrapper.
1st Edition: 2004	254 pages	Ref: bkmihu-scally2004odd** - £7.50

"The World's Best Rugby Book Ever" - P Sherwood & G Alderdice
Large format well illustrated Australian publication, an A to Z of rugby with some good spoof articles, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards in good condition.
1st Edition: 1983	Pages: 97	Ref: bkmihu-sherwood1983best* - £15.00

"Rugby Jokes" published by Sphere Books
A second-hand paperback with some light creasing to the covers
This Edition: 1971	Pages: 175	Ref: bkmihu-sphere1971-jokes-pb** - £6.00

"Son of Rugby Jokes" published by Sphere Books
Not a lot to do with rugby here, just an excuse to publish a series of xxx rated jokes, first published in 1970, a second-hand paperback, with a slight crease to the front cover.
This Edition: 1976	Pages: 172	Ref: bkmihu-sphere1976son.jokes-pb* - £6.00

"Even More Rugby Jokes" published by Sphere Books
A second-hand paperback in very good condition.
This Edition: 1986	148 pages	Ref: bkmihu-sphere1986even-pb - £8.00

" Rugby Jokes Score Again" published by Sphere Books
Not a lot to do with rugby here, just an excuse to publish a series of xxx rated jokes, first published in 1987, a second-hand paperback with a small hole and light wear to the front cover.
This Edition: 1987	146 pages	Ref: bkmihu-sphere1987jokes.score-pb - £6.00

"The Reduced History of Rugby" by Ian Spragg
The oval-shaped story of the Union game squeezed into 80 minutes. A secondhand hardback book with a dust wrapper, in very good condition
This edition: 2006	127 pages	Ref: bkmihu-spragg2006reduced - £8.00

"The Crazy World of Rugby" by Bill Stott
Cartoon humour, a great read, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards in good condition
1st Edition: 1988	approx 80 pages	Ref: bkmihu-stott1988crazy* - £9.00

"The Crazy World of Rugby" by Bill Stott
Cartoon humour, a great read, a second-hand paperback in very good condition
This Edition: 1988	approx 80 pages	Ref: TC19-bkmihu-stott1988crazy-pb* - £7.00

"Rugby It Drives Us Crazy" by Bill Stott
A Helen Exley Gigglebook, pocket sized cartoon humour, designed to give as a gift, a second-hand hardback with illustrated boards in very good condition
1st Edition: 2004	approx 60 pages	Ref: PC54-bkmihu-stott2004drives* - £5.00

"A Front-Row Guide to Rugby Union Clubs - The First Division" by Dick Tyson
interesting look at the English first division, great cartoons with profiles of premier division clubs, a second-hand paperback in good condition
1st Edition: 1992	Pages: 64	Ref: bkmihu-tyson1992front-pb - £4.00

REFEREEING & LAWS

"Why the Whistle" by Ralph Burmeister
One of a series of books published in collaboration with the Sport Foundation of South Africa. A look at rugby refereeing. A reversible book in both English and Afrikaans with a foreword by Danie Craven. A second-hand hardback with a dust wrapper, an ex library book in good condition. RARE
1st Edition: 1969	Pages: 108	Ref: bkmilw-burmeister1969why - £47.50

"Positioning for Referees" by Paul Dobson
Southern Life Rugby Coaching Scheme 1988. A secondhand booklet in English and Afrikaans.
published in 1988	60 pages	Ref: bkmilw-dobson1988positioning - £19.00

"Rugby, A Referee’s Guide" by Ed Morrison & Derek Robinson
A secondhand paperback in good condition
published in 1996	191 pages	Ref: bkmilw-morrison1996-rfgd-pb** - £6.00

"Rugby Law Explained" by Mike Mortimer
A down to earth guide to the laws of rugby union. A second-hand paperback in good condition.
published in 1996	56 pages	Ref: bkmilw-mortimer1996explained-pb - £7.50

"Rugby Union Laws Illustrated" by Clive Norling & Terry Godwin
second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1985	Pages: 107	Ref: bkmilw-norling1985illustrated - £8.00

"101 Decisions" by Justus Potgieter & Freek Burger
Basic rugby laws for referees, coaches, players & spectators. Published by Stelrek, South Africa. Text in English. Well illustrated. A second-hand paperback in good condition
published in 1994	approx 120 pages	Ref: bkmilw-potgieter1994-101-pb - £19.50

"Rugby - A Player's Guide to the Laws" by Derek Robinson
A secondhand paperback book in very good condition
published in 1995	192 pages	Ref: bkmilw-robinson1995players-pb* - £6.00

"History of the Laws of Rugby Football " by Admiral Sir Percy Royds
Comprehensive history of the Laws of Rugby Union. Each law is broken down into the years where changes took place and each change is detailed. Also listed are proposals for changes that were not adopted. This is the best reference work for the formative years of the laws of rugby. It is very unlikely that this book was published with a dust wrapper. This is a secondhand hardback, there is some light wear to the covers but generally the condition is very good.
1st Edition: 1949	Pages: 241	Ref: bkmihi-royds1949-hilw.xb - £175.00

"Why the Whistle Went" published by the RFU

Notes on the laws of Rugby union for new players, old players and spectators of all descriptions, edited by HF Ellis with illustrations by Fougasse.

The Art of Refereeing

5th Edition: 1956

70 pages

good condition - rusty staples with JBG Thomas signature to the front cover

Ref: bklw-rfu1965art-rfbl - £8.00

Why the Whistle Went

7th edition

revised April 1966

44 pages

a second-hand booklet in good condition (noted faults: two small marks on the front cover)

Ref: bkmilw-rfu1966whistle-ed7bl - £9.00

"Refereeing Decisions" published by the Welsh Society of Rugby Union Referees
Questions and answers relating to the laws. A second-hand booklet in good condition
published in 1996	56 pages	Ref: bkmilw-wsrur1996decisions-bl - £6.50

RUGBY LAW BOOKS

For books with the actual rugby laws as published by the IRB and individual unions please visit the handbooks section on the annuals page or..............

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RELIGION, POLITICS, LEGAL ISSUES & RUGBY - see also Tour books 1969, 1971 & 1981 Springbok tours

"Sinners at the Stadium" by Robert Fenton
view of political disruption in sport, especially rugby, a second-hand hardback with dust wrapper in good condition
1st Edition: 1974	Pages: 206	Ref: bkmigv-fenton1974sinners - £19.00

"Medico-Legal Hazards of Rugby Union" edited by Simon DW Payne
Consultant editors John Davies & Edward Grayson. A self explanatory title, includes a chapter by former Ireland & British Lions hooker Ken Kennedy titled 'the team doctor in rugby union football'. A second-hand paperback in good condition
published in 1992	178 pages	Ref: bkmigv-payne1992medico-pb* - £19.95

"Retreat From Apartheid" by R Thomson
view of New Zealand's sporting contacts with South Africa, a second-hand paperback in good condition
1st Edition: 1975	Pages: 102	Ref: bkmigv-thomson1975retreat-pb - £15.00

QUIZ & GAMING BOOKS

"The Rugby Quiz Book" compiled by Denis Dwyer & Craig Macfarlane
over 280 questions, a second-hand booklet in good condition
published in 1972	Pages: 24	Ref: bkmiqi-dwyer1972-rrqibk.bl* - £5.00

"Rugby News Quiz Book" compiled by Bob Howitt
Quiz questions, picture puzzles and crosswords, a second-hand booklet with a small mark to front cover
published in 1984	Pages: 94	Ref: bkmiqi-howitt1984-rrneqibk.bl - £8.00

"Playfair Quiz Book - Rugby" compiled by Michael Nimmo
Hundreds of quiz questions for the rugby expert, a second-hand paperback in good condition
published in 1976	Pages: 116	Ref: bkmiqi-nimmo1976playfair-pb** - £5.00

"The Rugby Quiz Book" compiled by Adam Pearson
over 1200 questions covering both Rugby Union and Rugby League, a second-hand hardback book with a dust wrapper in very good condition
1st edition 2008	150 pages	Ref: bkmiqi-pearson2008-rrqibk - £9.00

"Rugby Quiz Book" compiled by John Taylor
A second-hand hardback with illustrated boards
published in 1987	Pages: 104	Ref: bkmiqi-taylor1987-rrqibk - £9.00

"More Rugby Posers" by Huw S Thomas
Hundreds of quiz questions for the rugby expert, a second-hand booklet in good condition
published in 1980	approx 50 pages	Ref: bkmiqi-thomas1980more-bl* - £6.50

SPORTSMAN'S BOOK CLUB - in stock but waiting to be catalogued

With uniform dust wrappers the 'Sportsman's Book Club' series of the 1950s & 1960s build into an informative library of rugby literature.

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