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20 Best Rugby History Books to Read in 2021 | Book List

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After an entertaining book to read? Looking for the perfect book to gift to your dad/mother/sister/anyone. This article showcases our top picks for the best Rugby History books. 

Best Rugby History Books

Looking for a book to read in 2021? Explore this list of the best Rugby History books. This list was curated with thanks to ISBNdb and images partially provided by Unsplash.

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Rugby: Aspects Of The Past

Rugby: Aspects Of The Past by Rugby Local History Group was published in 1975. It was officially published by Rugby Local History Group and has the ISBN: 0950462608.

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Rugby: Aspects Of The Past

Author: Rugby Local History Group

Date Published: 1975

Publisher: Rugby Local History Group

ISBN:0950462608


For The Record

For The Record by Teichmann, Gary With Edward Griffiths was published in 2000. It was officially published by Jonathan Ball, (2000) and has the ISBN: 0007113625.

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For The Record

Author: Teichmann, Gary With Edward Griffiths

Date Published: 2000

Publisher: Jonathan Ball, (2000)

ISBN:0007113625


The Rugby League Quiz Book

The Rugby League Quiz Book by Hugh Larkin was published in 10/2013. It was officially published by Andrews UK and has the ISBN: 190994940X.

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The Rugby League Quiz Book

Author: Hugh Larkin

Date Published: 10/2013

Publisher: Andrews UK

ISBN:190994940X


The Rugby League Quiz Book

The Rugby League Quiz Book by Hugh Larkin was published in 2013. It was officially published by Andrews Uk Limited and has the ISBN: 190994940x.

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The Rugby League Quiz Book

Author: Hugh Larkin

Date Published: 2013

Publisher: Andrews Uk Limited

ISBN:190994940x


Beyond The Tryline: Rugby And South African Society

Beyond The Tryline: Rugby And South African Society by Grundlingh, A. M. , 1948- was published in 1995. It was officially published by Ravan Press and has the ISBN: 0869754572.

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Beyond The Tryline: Rugby And South African Society

Author: Grundlingh, A. M. , 1948-

Date Published: 1995

Publisher: Ravan Press

ISBN:0869754572


The Rugby League Quiz Book

The Rugby League Quiz Book by Hugh Larkin was published in 10/2013. It was officially published by Andrews UK and has the ISBN: 1909949418.

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The Rugby League Quiz Book

Author: Hugh Larkin

Date Published: 10/2013

Publisher: Andrews UK

ISBN:1909949418


Rugby History: The Remaking Of The Class Game

Rugby History: The Remaking Of The Class Game by Australian Society for Sports History was published in 2007. It was officially published by Australian Society For Sports History and has the ISBN: 0975761692.

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Rugby History: The Remaking Of The Class Game

Author: Australian Society for Sports History

Date Published: 2007

Publisher: Australian Society For Sports History

ISBN:0975761692


The Original Rules Of Rugby

The Original Rules Of Rugby by Bodleian Library The was published in 2009. It was officially published by Bodleian Library, University Of Oxford and has the ISBN: 1851243712.

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The Original Rules Of Rugby

Author: Bodleian Library The

Date Published: 2009

Publisher: Bodleian Library, University Of Oxford

ISBN:1851243712


Rugby: Be On The Ball With The Greatest Game On Earth

Rugby: Be On The Ball With The Greatest Game On Earth by Dk was published in 2019. It was officially published by Dk Children and has the ISBN: 0241379326.

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Rugby: Be On The Ball With The Greatest Game On Earth

Author: Dk

Date Published: 2019

Publisher: Dk Children

ISBN:0241379326


Rugby’s Great Split

Rugby’s Great Split by Tony Collins was published in 20130301. It was officially published by Taylor & Francis and has the ISBN: 1134221371.

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Rugby's Great Split

Author: Tony Collins

Date Published: 20130301

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

ISBN:1134221371


The Rugby World In The Professional Era

The Rugby World In The Professional Era by Nauright, John was published in . It was officially published by Routledge, An Imprint Of The Taylor & Francis Group, and has the ISBN: 1138665444.

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The Rugby World In The Professional Era

Author: Nauright, John

Date Published:

Publisher: Routledge, An Imprint Of The Taylor & Francis Group,

ISBN:1138665444


A Game for Hooligans: The History of Rugby Union

A Game for Hooligans: The History of Rugby Union by Richards, Huw was published in 2007-11-22T00:00:01Z. It was officially published by Mainstream Publishing and has the ISBN: 1845962559.

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A Game for Hooligans: The History of Rugby Union

Author: Richards, Huw

Date Published: 2007-11-22T00:00:01Z

Publisher: Mainstream Publishing

ISBN:1845962559

The Rugby World in the Professional Era

The Rugby World in the Professional Era by John Nauright was published in 20170217. It was officially published by Taylor & Francis and has the ISBN: 1317215249.

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The Rugby World in the Professional Era

Author: John Nauright

Date Published: 20170217

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

ISBN:1317215249


Barbarians, Gentlemen and Players

Barbarians, Gentlemen and Players by Kenneth Sheard; Eric Dunning was published in 20130111. It was officially published by Taylor & Francis and has the ISBN: 1135762805.

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Barbarians, Gentlemen and Players

Author: Kenneth Sheard; Eric Dunning

Date Published: 20130111

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

ISBN:1135762805


Barbarians, Gentlemen And Players: A Sociological Study Of The Development Of Rugby Football (sport In The Global Society)

Barbarians, Gentlemen And Players: A Sociological Study Of The Development Of Rugby Football (sport In The Global Society) by Kenneth Sheard, Eric Dunning was published in 2005. It was officially published by Routledge and has the ISBN: 0714653535.

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Barbarians, Gentlemen And Players: A Sociological Study Of The Development Of Rugby Football (sport In The Global Society)

Author: Kenneth Sheard, Eric Dunning

Date Published: 2005

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN:0714653535


Hymns With Tunes For The Use Of Rugby School

Hymns With Tunes For The Use Of Rugby School by Rugby, Rugby School, Rugby England was published in 2010. It was officially published by Nabu Press and has the ISBN: 1143841832.

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Hymns With Tunes For The Use Of Rugby School

Author: Rugby, Rugby School, Rugby England

Date Published: 2010

Publisher: Nabu Press

ISBN:1143841832


Barbarians, Gentlemen, And Players: A Sociological Study Of The Development Of Rugby Football

Barbarians, Gentlemen, And Players: A Sociological Study Of The Development Of Rugby Football by Eric Dunning was published in 1979. It was officially published by M. Robertson and has the ISBN: 0855201681.

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Barbarians, Gentlemen, And Players: A Sociological Study Of The Development Of Rugby Football

Author: Eric Dunning

Date Published: 1979

Publisher: M. Robertson

ISBN:0855201681


A Complete History Of Rugby World Cup

A Complete History Of Rugby World Cup by Lance Peatey was published in 2015. It was officially published by New Holland Publishers and has the ISBN: 1742578489.

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A Complete History Of Rugby World Cup

Author: Lance Peatey

Date Published: 2015

Publisher: New Holland Publishers

ISBN:1742578489


Barbarians, Gentlemen And Players (sport In The Global Society)

Barbarians, Gentlemen And Players (sport In The Global Society) by Kenneth Sheard was published in 2005. It was officially published by Routledge and has the ISBN: 071468290x.

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Barbarians, Gentlemen And Players (sport In The Global Society)

Author: Kenneth Sheard

Date Published: 2005

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN:071468290x


Barbarians, Gentlemen and Players: A Sociological Study of the Development of Rugby Football (Sport in the Global Society)

Barbarians, Gentlemen and Players: A Sociological Study of the Development of Rugby Football (Sport in the Global Society) by Sheard, Kenneth, Dunning, Eric was published in 2005-02-02T00:00:01Z. It was officially published by Routledge and has the ISBN: 071468290X.

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Barbarians, Gentlemen and Players: A Sociological Study of the Development of Rugby Football (Sport in the Global Society)

Author: Sheard, Kenneth, Dunning, Eric

Date Published: 2005-02-02T00:00:01Z

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN:071468290X

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