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There have been many comments made and books written about Siya Kolisi, captain of the Springboks, and the first Black man to lead his country in more than 128 years of South African rugby. But now, for the very first time, Siya Kolisi shares his story in an extraordinarily intimate memoir, charting his journey from being born into the impoverished Zwide township, to leading his proud nation to an astonishing victory at the Rugby World Cup in 2019.

Ellis Park in Johannesburg, 24 June 1995. The Springboks versus The All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup final. Nelson Mandela steps onto the pitch wearing a Springboks shirt and, before a global audience of millions, a new country is born. This book tells the incredible story of Mandela's journey to that moment.

Keith Earls started out in senior rugby as a teenage star and during the course of his long career has become one of the most admired and respected players of his generation. A British & Irish Lion at the age of 21, he is now closing in on his 34th birthday and still playing at the top of his game. A native of Limerick city, Earls grew up in one of its most socially disadvantaged housing estates. His natural sporting talent brought him into the privileged bastion of elite rugby union.

The definitive autobiography of the legendary rugby coach who has led Wales to three Grand Slams and four Six Nations titles and masterminded two hugely successful Southern Hemisphere tours at the helm of the British and Irish Lions.

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, the biggest podcast in the world just got bigger. All Blacks legend Justin Marshall, World Cup winning Wallaby Jeremy Paul, and kiwi podcaster Andy Rowe Team Up for GB&R ANZ, bringing you the latest rugby news, stories and much more from down under.

Far away from the bright lights of international rugby, there is another version of the game played by ordinary blokes of all shapes, sizes and degrees of physical ability. Steven Gauge was the last person anyone would expect to find on a rugby field, being somewhat shorter than average, bespectacled and decidedly 'unsporty'. But as a gentleman of a certain age when strange life choices are sometimes made, Steven chose to pick up a rugby ball and run with it.

In the brutal world of rugby league, Mark 'Spudd' Carroll is one of the most fearsome players to ever lace on a boot. An enforcer who would do everything in his power to ensure victory for his team - including a pre-game ritual of eating 16 potatoes, hence the nickname. Spudd is from a rugged era where, even if concussed, players climbed to their feet and threw themselves back into the fray. In stints with the Panthers, Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles, his search-and-destroy missions each weekend made his matches compulsory viewing.

Warren Gatland's In the Line of Fire is the ultimate chronicle of this summer's remarkable Lions tour to New Zealand - home of the fearsome All Blacks, the double world champions - which culminated in a historic and nerve-shredding series draw. The book is the Head Coach's wonderfully candid and vibrant record of the withering ferocity, the turbulent peaks and troughs and the triumphs and despairs of one of sport's toughest challenges.

Rugby For Dummies, Fourth Edition teaches you the essential elements of the fast-growing sport of rugby, so you can follow all the action—and get ready for the US-hosted 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups. This helpful Dummies guide also gives you the information that you need to start playing or coaching rugby.

The Eddie Jones Coaching Podcast gives you an insight into elite-level coaching as England head coach Eddie Jones and RFU director of performance Conor O'Shea discuss their methods and techniques from half-time team talks, to how to motivate a squad after a defeat, as well as recounting some of their favourite stories from rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Moylett, rugby’s leading mindset and performance coach for young players, reveals practical strategies that will make you feel unstoppable and help take you to the next level. Mindset is what holds back so many players and this book is essentially a guide on how you develop the mindset needed to succeed in the game.

Two Woods, Four Quarters: A Harlequins Podcast. Hosted by fans and cousins; Will Wood & Michael Wood.

With two new shows each week, our experts dig into the game-tape for analysis rich in detail and information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's rare for a referee in any sport to be popular, yet Nigel Owens has always courted strong affection throughout the world - loved by the players, coaches, officials, TV commentators and even fans. A real character, some of his famous put-downs whilst lecturing players, such as 'This is Not Soccer', have become huge social media hits. The best rugby referee of his generation, Nigel also has an incredible back story to tell.

Tune in each week as Stuart McAvoy is joined by Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams along with some special guests to discuss all the major talking points in rugby union. Subscribe to our page for more!Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/VMSportIE.Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vmsportie/Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VMSportIE/Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXIQcJ1TcFeMlF32vAOORLQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super League Raw is for the passionate family of supporters of UK Rugby League. It has been designed with the aim of promoting Rugby League for the great sport and community that it is. Every week during the season join us for our flagship magazine show Super League Raw Weekly as the team discuss all the hot topics both on and off the field. We will also be uploading our In Conversation series where we discuss Rugby League with some of the biggest names in the sport.

Max Lahiff, Ryan Wilson and Marc Edwards have joined forces once more to bring you Maul or Nothing. Join the lads each week as they take you on a visceral journey through the rugby world via a rabbit hole or two...It's Maul or Nothing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast for the UK’s best-selling rugby newspaper! Join host Ollie Little, regular columnist Brendan Gallagher, Nick Cain, Chris Hewett and an array of quality guests for in-depth discussion on the biggest stories on and off the pitch in the world of rugby!

Everybody faces some degree of adversity at some stage in their lives, but very few have faced as many challenges as Floyd Steadman. Rejected by his father, he coped with a childhood in care. Told he should train to "work with his hands", he insisted on taking A levels, so he could become a teacher. As one of the few Black players in the English club rugby, he was named Saracens captain at the age of 23 and played a leading role in the club’s progress during the 1980s. Many thought he might have played for England, but he was never selected.

The minds behind Rugby League Live, the biggest and best source of Super League news online, bring you a podcast that takes you inside the four corners of rugby league, with reviews and previews of all the latest games. But that’s just the start, as we speak to the key players within the sport both on and off the field. Hosted by Matthew Shaw, the scourge of many a club media manager with his unrivalled transfer stories, The House of League podcast will see Matthew Shaw joined by some of the game’s leading journalists and ex-players each week to discuss the big issues across the sport.