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A nostalgic collection of true stories about playing international rugby in the pre-professional era
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Voices from the Back of the Bus provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at international rugby at the height of a golden period. Recounted with genuine warmth and much humour, over a hundred players recall the scrapes, the games, the laughs, the glory and the gritty reality of the pre-professional game.
Packed with true rugby tales from the days when men played purely for the love of the game and of their nation, and multimillion-pound contracts and sponsorship deals were unheard of, this refreshing, revealing and often hilarious collection will inspire sports fans of all generations.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is all about good old fashioned rugby humour by our heroes of yesterday.The book is a must read for all rugby loving followers. The antics and stories are recalled by the players and the book is set in individual sections, making it an easy enjoyable read. An excellant book supporting a worthwhile cause, the Heart Foundation.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As an Xmas stocking-filler, this has really brightened up the cold and wet January of 2010 for me. An easy read of course, but filled with fun and interesting stories - the difference betwen this and other similar titles, is in the wealth of contributions from many unsung heroes of the last 30 or 40 years, and this makes it unique in that many of the stories, I hadn't heard before. Most of them raise a good smile and several made me laugh out loud.
There are many contributions from our Irish rugby friends, and their take on things is always especially humorous. A word for the author too - he made many contributions himself and they clearly show that he was a man of his time - hard, dedicated and fun-loving in the extreme.
Well worth a read!
There are many contributions from our Irish rugby friends, and their take on things is always especially humorous. A word for the author too - he made many contributions himself and they clearly show that he was a man of his time - hard, dedicated and fun-loving in the extreme.
Well worth a read!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A "must" for anyone interested in rugby who enjoys a laugh.
Well written and gives the reader an insight into some of the greatest characters the game has ever produced both on and off the field.
Well written and gives the reader an insight into some of the greatest characters the game has ever produced both on and off the field.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Dull, there are far better books of this genre about.
Based on some of the other reviews that this book has received, but mainly on the fact that I'd enjoyed Lawrence Dallaglio's excellent book 'Rugby Tales' so much, I thought I'd... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Simon
hilarious
loved this. Laugh out loud book. This is for all the girl friends who want to know what goes on when "the boys" are on tour or just off for a local derby. Read more
Published 16 months ago by hazelnut
before money
this book is a must for anybody who has played or is indeed playing rugby union today. This book recounts memories from an era when the only money paid was by the players for kit... Read more
Published 17 months ago by rod
Voices from the Back of the Bus: Tall Tales and Hoary Stories from...
This was purchased for my son as a gift so I can't personally comment but he reported that it was a very enjoyable read with some interesting snippets & 'behind-the-scenes'... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Janet Beith
Voices from the back seat
Got this for my rugby mad husband. It kept him quiet except for lots of loud laughing the whole way through.
Published 22 months ago by FJ
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