| Description |
1 online resource (352 pages) |
| Access |
Access limited to subscribing institutions. |
| Summary |
The rugby league book of the year: autobiography of the Leeds Rhinos and Great Britain legend. • Consistently one of the greatest forwards in world rugby, the 2003 Man of Steel finished 2007 by winning Super League’s Grand Final with Leeds before leading Great Britain to a historic series win over New Zealand. Jamie gives an honest and open account of winning team and individual honours, touring with Bradford, Leeds and Great Britain and captaining his country Jamie Peacock is known and respected as one of the most powerful and redoubtable forwards in world rugby. The inspirational skipper at Bradford Bulls until 2005, when he helped them claim the Super League Trophy, the 2003 Man of Steel is now a key figure at hometown club Leeds Rhinos, who he helped to the title in 2007. Having just led Great Britain to their first Test series win in fourteen years, he is also set to captain England in the much-anticipated 2008 World Cup. Coming from a forthright Yorkshireman, this autobiography will pull no punches in describing rugby league as Jamie sees it. Replete with opinions and anecdotes, it is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the modern game. This nes paperback edition is fully updated to include the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. Marketing campaign featuring press and radio interviews (including Talksport and Radio Five Live) and signings around Yorkshire. Coverage in the regional and national press including Yorkshire Evening Post, Telegraph and Guardian plus rugby league publications including Rugby Leaguer & League Express. |
| System Details |
System requirements: Adobe Digital editions. |
| Note |
Publisher metadata. |
| Subject |
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Caplan, Phil.
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| Standard No. |
9780750960083 |
| ISBN |
9780750960083 (e-pub) |
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