Publisher Description

In RUGBY TALES, Lawrence Dallaglio recalls with affection and razor-sharp humour, the behind-the-scenes stories that have previously only been shared within the world of international rugby, together with some classics from his rugby-playing colleagues and mates.There's the one about the 2003 World Cup winner who curtseyed to the queen and another featuring the rugby legend who was affronted by the suggestion that he had been out on the town until 3 a.m. days before a crucial match. 'Don't you look at me,' he cried indignantly, 'I got in at six.' Featuring big games, bigger personalities, quick-fire banter and the odd pint or two, these are the best of the best from the legends of the dressing room, pitch and pub.

Notes

Behind-the-scenes stories from the world of international rugby, from the dressing room, the pitch, after-match dinners and the bar. Dallaglio's autobiography It's In The Blood sold over 160,000 copies.

Author Biography

Lawrence Dallaglio has been a Wasps player all his club career, signing in 1990 and becoming captain in 1995 for 12 years until his retirement in 2008. He has won a hat-trick of Premiership titles and was also a member of the triumphant England Sevens team which won the World Cup at Murrayfield in 1993. He has captained his country and is regarded as one of the world's greatest ever back-row forwards - he was the only player to play in every minute of every match during the victorious 2003 World Cup campaign. He has won 85 caps for England and 3 Lions caps.

Review

'Guaranteed happiness to rugby lovers...a gem' - planetrugby.comGuaranteed happiness to rugby lovers...a gem - planetrugby.comEssential reading for blokes who love a bit of skulduggery in the scrum - Daily TelegraphBlood, sweat and beers from droll Lol and friends. Some classic one-liners. Love it! - Rugby World

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Lawrence Dallaglio commands your attention with his hilarious tales from the rugby pitch to the clubhouse bar

Long Description

In RUGBY TALES, Lawrence Dallaglio recalls with affection and razor-sharp humour, the behind-the-scenes stories that have previously only been shared within the world of international rugby, together with some classics from his rugby-playing colleagues and mates.There's the one about the 2003 World Cup winner who curtseyed to the queen and another featuring the rugby legend who was affronted by the suggestion that he had been out on the town until 3 a.m. days before a crucial match. 'Don't you look at me,' he cried indignantly, 'I got in at six.' Featuring big games, bigger personalities, quick-fire banter and the odd pint or two, these are the best of the best from the legends of the dressing room, pitch and pub.

Review Quote

"Guaranteed happiness to rugby lovers . . . a gem."

Promotional "Headline"

Lawrence Dallaglio commands your attention with his hilarious tales from the rugby pitch to the clubhouse bar

Description for Sales People

Dallaglio's autobiography, IT'S IN THE BLOOD, was a huge success, selling over 160,000 copies

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