Rugby Union is an authoritative and comprehensive illustrated work of rugby reference, covering the many facets of a game that is flourishing worldwide. It provides essential information not only on the top players and major competitions, but also classic matches, famous stadiums and rugby culture - from Welsh hywl to the Maori haka - that have made such a major impact on the consciousness of the modern sports fan. Every player, competition and issue of importance in the history of rugby union will be referred to somewhere in the book.