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book_FIFTIES_colour_150dpi RUGBY LEAGUE IN THE 'FIFTIES -  

Available NOW -
The third in our 'Rugby League Journal History Series' - full of classic photos as the memories flood back of a golden decade for Rugby League. Some stunning images and full records of the 1950s.
Superb value. Order now and your copy is guaranteed.

Price: £12.95 (plus £2.00 p&p) UK BUY NOW


BookAustin_Rhodes  AUSTIN RHODES - the autobigraphy. 

 "A lad from Donkey Common" this is the brand new autobiography of Austin Rhodes, former St.Helens star, and a World Cup winner with Great Britain in 1960. Full of excellent photos, and great memories of Austin's career with Saints, Leigh and Swinton.  

Price: £12.95 (plus £2.00 p&p) UK BUY NOW


BookBradfordNorthern COME ON NORTHERN
The fall and rise of Bradford Northern 1954-1965. 


By Trevor Delaney. 
A fascinating personal journey through the years when Bradford fell from being a top club to the nadir of 1964 when they closed down; followed by the joyous revival which brought smiles back to Odsal.
One of Rugby League's great stories, now told by an expert  writer.

Price: £13.95 (plus £2.00 p&p) UK BUY NOW


 sixtiesvolumetwo  RUGBY LEAGUE IN THE 'SIXTIES - 
 Volume Two
 Published in November 2011 - 
 Following the popularity of the first volume (now sold out) this is Volume Two of "Rugby League in the 'Sixties." All brand new 
 material, and full of classic photos as the memories flood back.
 The second book in our history series, superb value and quality.    

 Price: £12.95 (plus £2.00 p&p) UK                          BUY NOW

 BookFartown_Aussies  THREE FARTOWN AUSSIES
 Hunter, Cooper, Devery. 

 
 By David Gronow, the story of three brilliant Australians in the back   
 division of Huddersfield's team in their golden era from 1947 to 1953.
 Full of wonderful photos as the Fartwon story unfolds.    

 Price: £12.95 (plus £2.00 p&p) UK                          BUY NOW

 BookJackFish  JACK FISH - A Rugby League Superstar 
 
 By Gary Slater, a long awaited chance to learn more about the  
 charismatic Jack Fish, star winger and record maker of Warrington
 and England's first ever international try scorer. A classic and rare 
 detailed look back at the early days of the Northern Union, and an
 essential for any Warringtonian.  

 Price: £11.95 (plus £2.00 p&p) UK                          BUY NOW

 BookRugbys_greatmystery  RUGBY'S GREATEST MYSTERY
 Who really was F.S.Jackson ?

 
 A fascinating piece of detective work by author Tom Mather, tracing 
 the  story of a mystery man who played both codes in the formative
 years of the Northern Union. Dramas and intrigue, and controversy 
 as the Leicester Tigers went close to switching to the new code. 
     

 Price: £12.95 (plus £2.00 p&p) UK                          BUY NOW



 BookGarfieldOwen  A WELSHMAN IN HALIFAX - Garfield Owen 
 
 Biography of Garfield Owen, the Welsh Rugby Union international full-
 back who starred for Halifax for many years before joining Keighley.
 An excellent biography, covering all aspects of Garfield's fascinating
 career, with many fine photographs. A must especially for Halifax
 fans and those with an interest in Welsh rugby players.   

 Price: £12.95 (plus £2.00 p&p) UK                          BUY NOW


 BookGraemeWest  GRAEME WEST - FROM HAWERA TO WIGAN  
 
 Autobiography of Graeme West, former New Zealand captain who
 became a key part of the Wigan success story in the 1980s and early
 '90s. One of the best R.L. autobiographies of all, West takes you
 behind the scenes of all the dramas at Wigan, as well as life in
 Kiwi Rugby League. Published in hardback.   

 Price: £14.95 (plus £2.00 p&p) UK                          BUY NOW

 BookJAMESLOMAS  THE KING OF BRILLIANCE - JAMES LOMAS
 
 Written by Graham Morris, a very substantial hardback book 
 presenting in great detail the story of James Lomas, the very first
 Lions tour captain and one of the game's first superstars. This book is a
 must for students of the game's history, a limited edition so don't miss 
 your chance to own a copy whilst you have the chance..    

 Price: £16.95 (plus £3.00 p&p) UK                          BUY NOW


 BookCasLegends  CASTLEFORD RUGBY LEAGUE - 20 LEGENDS 
 
 Written by Phil Hodgson, this substantial harback book features
 twenty of Castleford's favourite players - from Hardisty and 
 Hepworth, Malcolm Reilly through to Lee Crooks and Brad
 Davis. Very well illustrated with some excellent photos.

 Price: £14.99 (plus £3.00 p&p) UK                          BUY NOW

 BookJeffGrayshon  THE WARRIOR - JEFF  GRAYSHON MBE

 The story of Jeff Grayshon's epic Rugby League career, written
 by the coach who recalled him to the Great Britain team, Maurice  
 Bamford. Grayshon became the game's oldest professional player at  
 the age of 45, and he looks back on his career with Dewsbury,
 Bradford Northern, Leeds, Batley and Featherstone - plus England, 
 Great Britain and Cronulla in Sydney.

 Price: £12.99 (plus £2.00 p&p) UK                          BUY NOW



 BOOKcoverJOHN_HOLMES  RELUCTANT HERO - JOHN HOLMES STORY 
 
 The moving biography of John Holmes, the former Leeds favourite,    written by his brother and nephew, in which they tell the story of the ultimate local boy who made good with his home team and became one of the greatest players ever to grace the famous Headingley arena.
'Relectant Hero' is a fitting memorial to John Holmes.

 Price: £13.99 (plus £2.00 p&p) UK                          BUY NOW




 BookEddieWaring  EDDIE WARING - THE GREAT ONES 
 
 This 'Rugby League Classic' presents Eddie Waring at his best with
 a new version of his books 'The Great Ones' and 'Great Britain tour
 Australia & New Zealand in 1946,' plus other examples of Eddie's 
 pioneering journalism. Classic Rugby League writing in one bumper
 and very attractive volume.

 Price: £13.99 (plus £2.00 p&p) UK                          BUY NOW


 BookGeoffGunney  HUNSLET THROUGH & THROUGH - Geoff Gunney

 The fascinating biography of one of Hunslet's greatest players,
 Geoff Gunney, who served the club for many decades, representing
 Great Britain many times along the way. Written by Maurice Bamford
 this is a very interesting profile of Rugby League in the 1950s, 1960s
 and into the '70s.

 Price: £13.95 (plus £2.00 p&p) UK                              BUY NOW




 NeilFoxbook  NEIL FOX  - by Robert Gate

The superbly detailed biography of Rugby League's greatest pointscorer, Neil Fox, star of Wakefield Trinity, Great Britain and several other clubs. A magnificent large hard-back book, packed with marvellous photos, which pays tribute to a "Hall of Fame" great.  

Price: £18.95 (plus £4.00 p&p) UK           BUY NOW












 BookcoverDaveHadfieldOz DOWN & UNDER - A Rugby League Walkabout in Australia - by Dave Hadfield   Ashton                                             

 A highly amusing and informative guide to Australia compiled during the 2009 World Cup by one of the game's top journalists.

   Price: £12.99 (plus £2.00 p&p) UK        BUY NOW

 












 BookcoverTonyCollins1895 1895 & ALL THAT - Inside rugby league's hidden  history - by Tony Collins  Ashton                                             

 A fascinating collection of writings by the well known historian in which he delves into the game's early days and formative years.

   Price: £12.99 (plus £2.00 p&p) UK        BUY NOW













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 SIMPLY RAD- The Kris Radlinski Story  Ashton                                             

 Superb new hardback presents the revealing autobiography of the    much respected former Wigan and Great Britain full-back.

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  GLORY IN THE CENTRE SPOT - by Eric Ashton

 New "Rugby League Classic" re-issue of the Eric Ashton autobiography.

 First published in 1966, now updated with many new additions.

 Price ONLY £9.99 (plus £2 p&p) UK      BUY NOW  

 

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 XIII WINTERS, XIII WORLDS - giant single volume

 New "Rugby League Classic" giant anthology of two great books together.

 Edited by Dave Hadfield and featuring many other top writers.

 Price ONLY £14.99 (plus £2.50 p&p) UK       BUY NOW

 

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  THE INDOMITABLES - by Colin Thomson

 The 1946 Rugby League Lions tour of Australia and New Zealand.

 One of the game's greatest stories, packed with fascinating photos.

 Price ONLY £12.95 (plus £2 p&p) UK       BUY NOW

 

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 KING OF RUGGER - by Lewis Jones

 New "Rugby League Classic" re-issue of the Lewis Jones autobiography.

 First published 50 years ago, now updated by Lewis Jones himself.

 Price ONLY £9.99 (plus £2 p&p) UK     BUY NOW

 

 BookRugbyRenegade  

  RUGBY RENEGADE - by Gus Risman

  New "Rugby League Classic" re-issue of the Gus Risman autobiography.

  First published 50 years ago, an all-time great's story now updated.

  Price ONLY £9.99 (plus £2 p&p) UK  BUY NOW

 

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 Bookcover-LIVERPOOLCITY  

 LIVERPOOL CITY - Rugby League in a football city.

 By Mike Brocken - marvellous history of the Liverpool club.

 Highfield, Liverpool Stanley and City, Huyton, Runcorn, etc - the full story.

 Price £14.95 (plus £2 p&p)  UK            BUY NOW

 

 

   

                                                                   
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