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The Men in the Arena Peter Burns

The Men in the Arena By Peter Burns

The Men in the Arena by Peter Burns

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Summary

In The Men in the Arena, William Hill shortlisted authors Peter Burns and Tom English delve to the very heart of England and Australia's journey to the 2003 Rugby World Cup final, telling the story primarily in the words of the protagonists at the centre of the battle. This is the inside story like it has never been told before.

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The Men in the Arena: England, Australia and the Battle for the 2003 Rugby World Cup by Peter Burns

From 1997 to 2003 England and Australia battled for domination of the rugby world in one of the greatest rivalries the sport has ever known. In The Men in the Arena, William Hill shortlisted authors Peter Burns and Tom English explore every aspect of the teams' journey to the 2003 Rugby World Cup final, telling the story primarily in the words of the protagonists at the centre of the battle.

Featuring exclusive new interviews with players and coaches from both teams plus an array of superstars who faced them from New Zealand, Ireland, France, Wales and beyond, this is the inside story like it has never been told before.

The Men in the Arena Reviews

'A splendid re-telling of English rugby's most celebrated story. Cracking stuff from start to finish'

-- Robert Kitson * The Guardian *

'Sensational. For those who screamed and celebrated in 2003, this book is as good as it gets'

-- Alex Payne * The Good, the Bad and the Rugby *

About Peter Burns

Tom English is an award-winning BBC Sport writer and broadcaster. He is a co-author of the best-selling This is Your Everest (shortlisted for the William Hill Award in 2021), When Lions Roared (longlisted for the William Hill Award in 2018) and Behind The Lions. He lives in Bridge of Allan, Stirling.

Peter Burns has been a sports editor for over ten years. He is the author of nine books, including the best-selling This is Your Everest, When Lions Roared and Behind the Lions: Playing Rugby for the British & Irish Lions. He lives in Edinburgh.

Additional information

GOR013628377
9781915359155
1915359155
The Men in the Arena: England, Australia and the Battle for the 2003 Rugby World Cup by Peter Burns
Peter Burns
Used - Like New
Hardback
Polaris Publishing Limited
2023-08-03
320
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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