A Game for Hooligans: The History of Rugby Union

Rugby union has undergone immense change in the past two decadesintroducing a World Cup accepting professionalism and creating a global market in players. This book brings the games colorful story entirely up to date. It covers all of the great games teams and players but also explores the social political and economic changes which have affected the course of rugbys development. It is an international history covering not only Britain and France but also the great rugby powers of the southern hemisphere and other successful rugby nations including Argentina Fiji and Japan. There is also a wealth of anecdotes including allegations of devil-worship at a Welsh rugby club and an account of the games contribution to the Cuban Revolution.