ISBN: 9781804583524 - touching distance: irish rugby's battle with great expectations (27 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Ireland went to the 2023 Rugby World Cup as the number one ranked team in the world. They had a unique Test series win in New Zealand on their list of achievements; they were the reigning Grand Slam holders; and still they came home early. Getting to the last four has become an obsession. But is this the only measure of success?This ambition is a country mile removed from the awfulness of Irish rugby as the game went from amateur to professional during the nineties. We were all over the shop, and the men behind the counter were lost and disgruntled. But by the arrival of the Six Nations in 2000, pain gave way to change. There were real signs of growth. From Eddie OSullivan, who kicked it off and then was deported to a limbo where he couldnt get a decent job, to men of massive influence like Joe Schmidt and Stuart Lancaster, to David Nucifora the first tsar of Irish rugby in the pro era rugby here became unrecognisable from its old days.But with the clock already counting down to the 2027 World Cup in Australia, where are Ireland on their race to the top? And is glory finally within reach? Unmissable and essential reading for any fan of Irish rugby! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Ireland went to the 2023 Rugby World Cup as the number one ranked team in the world. They had a unique Test series win in New Zealand on their list of achievements; they were the reigning Grand Slam holders; and still they came home early. Getting to the last four has become an obsession. But is this the only measure of success? This ambition is a country mile removed from the awfulness of Irish rugby as the game went from amateur to professional during the nineties. We were all over the shop, and the men behind the counter were lost and disgruntled. But by the arrival of the Six Nations in 2000, pain gave way to change. There were real signs of growth. From Eddie OSullivan, who kicked it off and then was deported to a limbo where he couldnt get a decent job, to men of massive influence like Joe Schmidt and Stuart Lancaster, to David Nucifora the first tsar of Irish rugby in the pro era rugby here became unrecognisable from its old days. But with the clock already counting down to the 2027 World Cup in Australia, where are Ireland on their race to the top? And is glory finally within reach? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

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Paperback. Condición: New. Ireland went to the 2023 Rugby World Cup as the number one ranked team in the world. They had a unique Test series win in New Zealand on their list of achievements; they were the reigning Grand Slam holders; and still they came home early. Getting to the last four has become an obsession. But is this the only measure of success?This ambition is a country mile removed from the awfulness of Irish rugby as the game went from amateur to professional during the nineties. We were all over the shop, and the men behind the counter were lost and disgruntled. But by the arrival of the Six Nations in 2000, pain gave way to change. There were real signs of growth. From Eddie O'Sullivan, who kicked it off and then was deported to a limbo where he couldn't get a decent job, to men of massive influence like Joe Schmidt and Stuart Lancaster, to David Nucifora - the first tsar of Irish rugby in the pro era - rugby here became unrecognisable from its old days.But with the clock already counting down to the 2027 World Cup in Australia, where are Ireland on their race to the top? And is glory finally within reach.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Ireland went to the 2023 Rugby World Cup as the number one ranked team in the world. They had a unique Test series win in New Zealand on their list of achievements; they were the reigning Grand Slam holders; and still they came home early. Getting to the last four has become an obsession. But is this the only measure of success?This ambition is a country mile removed from the awfulness of Irish rugby as the game went from amateur to professional during the nineties. We were all over the shop, and the men behind the counter were lost and disgruntled. But by the arrival of the Six Nations in 2000, pain gave way to change. There were real signs of growth. From Eddie O'Sullivan, who kicked it off and then was deported to a limbo where he couldn't get a decent job, to men of massive influence like Joe Schmidt and Stuart Lancaster, to David Nucifora - the first tsar of Irish rugby in the pro era - rugby here became unrecognisable from its old days.But with the clock already counting down to the 2027 World Cup in Australia, where are Ireland on their race to the top? And is glory finally within reach.…

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Ireland confronts a long arc from rough transitions to rising expectations as they chase World Cup glory.Ireland went to the 2023 Rugby World Cup as the number one ranked team in the world. They had a unique Test series win in New Zealand on their list of achievements; they were the reigning Grand Slam holders; and still they came home early. Getting to the last four has become an obsession. But is this the only measure of success This ambition is a country mile removed from the awfulness of Irish rugby as the game went from amateur to professional during the nineties. We were all over the shop, and the men behind the counter were lost and disgruntled. But by the arrival of the Six Nations in 2000, pain gave way to change. There were real signs of growth. From Eddie O'Sullivan, who kicked it off and then was deported to a limbo where he couldn't get a decent job, to men of massive influence like Joe Schmidt and Stuart Lancaster, to David Nucifora the first tsar of Irish rugby in the pro era rugby here became unrecognisable from its old days.But with the clock already counting down to the 2027 World Cup in Australia, where are Ireland on their race to the top And is glory finally within reach.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Ireland went to the 2023 Rugby World Cup as the number one ranked team in the world. They had a unique Test series win in New Zealand on their list of achievements; they were the reigning Grand Slam holders; and still they came home early. Getting to the last four has become an obsession. But is this the only measure of success?This ambition is a country mile removed from the awfulness of Irish rugby as the game went from amateur to professional during the nineties. We were all over the shop, and the men behind the counter were lost and disgruntled. But by the arrival of the Six Nations in 2000, pain gave way to change. There were real signs of growth. From Eddie OSullivan, who kicked it off and then was deported to a limbo where he couldnt get a decent job, to men of massive influence like Joe Schmidt and Stuart Lancaster, to David Nucifora the first tsar of Irish rugby in the pro era rugby here became unrecognisable from its old days.But with the clock already counting down to the 2027 World Cup in Australia, where are Ireland on their race to the top? And is glory finally within reach? Unmissable and essential reading for any fan of Irish rugby! Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condición: New. Ireland went to the 2023 Rugby World Cup as the number one ranked team in the world. They had a unique Test series win in New Zealand on their list of achievements; they were the reigning Grand Slam holders; and still they came home early. Getting to the last four has become an obsession. But is this the only measure of success?This ambition is a country mile removed from the awfulness of Irish rugby as the game went from amateur to professional during the nineties. We were all over the shop, and the men behind the counter were lost and disgruntled. But by the arrival of the Six Nations in 2000, pain gave way to change. There were real signs of growth. From Eddie O'Sullivan, who kicked it off and then was deported to a limbo where he couldn't get a decent job, to men of massive influence like Joe Schmidt and Stuart Lancaster, to David Nucifora - the first tsar of Irish rugby in the pro era - rugby here became unrecognisable from its old days.But with the clock already counting down to the 2027 World Cup in Australia, where are Ireland on their race to the top? And is glory finally within reach.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Ireland went to the 2023 Rugby World Cup as the number one ranked team in the world. They had a unique Test series win in New Zealand on their list of achievements; they were the reigning Grand Slam holders; and still they came home early. Getting to the last four has become an obsession. But is this the only measure of success?This ambition is a country mile removed from the awfulness of Irish rugby as the game went from amateur to professional during the nineties. We were all over the shop, and the men behind the counter were lost and disgruntled. But by the arrival of the Six Nations in 2000, pain gave way to change. There were real signs of growth. From Eddie OSullivan, who kicked it off and then was deported to a limbo where he couldnt get a decent job, to men of massive influence like Joe Schmidt and Stuart Lancaster, to David Nucifora the first tsar of Irish rugby in the pro era rugby here became unrecognisable from its old days.But with the clock already counting down to the 2027 World Cup in Australia, where are Ireland on their race to the top? And is glory finally within reach? Unmissable and essential reading for any fan of Irish rugby! Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Ireland went to the 2023 Rugby World Cup as the number one ranked team in the world. They had a unique Test series win in New Zealand on their list of achievements; they were the reigning Grand Slam holders; and still they came home early. Getting to the last four has become an obsession. But is this the only measure of success?This ambition is a country mile removed from the awfulness of Irish rugby as the game went from amateur to professional during the nineties. We were all over the shop, and the men behind the counter were lost and disgruntled. But by the arrival of the Six Nations in 2000, pain gave way to change. There were real signs of growth. From Eddie O'Sullivan, who kicked it off and then was deported to a limbo where he couldn't get a decent job, to men of massive influence like Joe Schmidt and Stuart Lancaster, to David Nucifora - the first tsar of Irish rugby in the pro era - rugby here became unrecognisable from its old days.But with the clock already counting down to the 2027 World Cup in Australia, where are Ireland on their race to the top? And is glory finally within reach.…