{"product_id":"remarkable-rugby-grounds-hardcover","title":"Remarkable Rugby Grounds - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRyan Herman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaunched as rugby hit fever pitch at the 2023 World Cup, \u003cem\u003eRemarkable Rugby Grounds\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect title for the passionate rugby fan who will be astonished at the worldwide reach of their favourite game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eRemarkable Rugby Grounds\u003c\/em\u003e continues the blend of earlier 'Remarkables' by mixing some of the world's cathedrals of rugby with some of the quirky club grounds and local pitches set in beautiful locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe travel 'Around the World in 80 pitches' with grounds in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, Japan, Alaska, Argentina, Romania, along with the Six Nations venues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApart from Aviva Stadium\/Lansdowne Road in Dublin (which has a train running beneath the grandstand), the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Murrayfield and Twickenham, there are the genteel splendours of Bath's Recreation Ground nestling alongside the River Avon or the historic home of Richmond RFC one of the founding clubs of English rugby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 80 of the world's most interesting rugby grounds, the book also delves a little into the history of the grounds by including a sprinkling of archive photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProposed rugby grounds from across the globe: Alaska, Brisbane, Central Coast (NSW), Canada, Mumbai, Cumbria, Sydney, Melbourne, Swansea, Ebbw Vale, Llandaff, Porth, Pontypridd, Johannesburg, Romania, Auckland, Dunedin, Perth WA, Cape Town (3), Bordeaux, Paris, Clermont Ferrand, Cardiff, Japan, Chile, Colorado, Twickenham, Hong Kong, Durban, Buenos Aires, Dublin, Edinburgh, Melrose, Bath, Gloucester, Wellington, Sligo, Donegal, Marseille, Mangatinoka (NZ), South Korea, Rugby School, Dubai, London, Las Vegas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRyan Herman is a feature writer for award-winning magazine \u003cem\u003eRugby Journal\u003c\/em\u003e often focusing on offbeat and unconventional stories across every level of the game from grassroots to internationals. His career as a sportswriter and editor spans 25 years. He is also a contributor for \u003cem\u003eThe New European\u003c\/em\u003e covering sports and social issues and is the author of Amazon bestseller \u003cem\u003eRemarkable Football Grounds\u003c\/em\u003e. He is, however, a terrible rugby player.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 11.5 x 9.61 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 29, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765113487648,"sku":"9780008562120","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e28c4404b2c9f653dd20e4a1f6e96cfb.webp?v=1780262294","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/remarkable-rugby-grounds-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}