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Bloomsbury presents Around the World in 80 Minutes by Robert Kitson read by Nathaniel Priestley

A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 SPORT

A mesmerising unforgettable journey around world rugby
Donald McRae Twice Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year

Magnificent hugely intelligent and entertaining
Stuart Barnes Sunday Times

Really enjoyed it
Will Carling

An absolutely marvellous book Recommended heartily
Jonathan Drennan Sydney Morning Herald

CONTRASTING CHARACTERS COLLIDING CULTURES THE SAME OVALSHAPED BALL A JOURNEY TO FIND THE RUGBYS MOST REMARKABLE PEOPLE TEAMS AND PLACES

What makes rugby special Which individuals and teams have defined the modern game Around the World in 80 Minutes charts the golden era of global rugby union between 1973 and 2023 and goes in search of the sports most influential trailblazers

Robert Kitson the Guardians longtime rugby union correspondent assesses the games current health tracks down the battered gladiators of yesteryear and asks some pertinent questions Does rugby retain its old rugged charm What does its future look like And what ultimately constitutes rugby greatness

Observant amusing and thoughtprovoking the journey takes in some of the games more prominent names including David Campese Brian ODriscoll Maggie Alphonsi Sean Fitzpatrick Eddie Jones and Sir Clive Woodward to reflect on rugbys intangible shared joy

Millions of fans continue to find rugby maddeningly irresistible and endlessly compelling This book is for them and for anyone else wondering where the appeal lies