Author: Doyle, Mick
Number Of Pages: 208
Release Date: 01-12-1991
Details: Product Description This is the autobiography of Mick Doyle's first 50 years. A rugby international and coach, husband, lover, vet and businessman, he has been described as one of the great characters of Irish life. Born in Kerry, he learned his rugby at Newbridge College and UCD. He was a Cambridge Blue, won 30 caps for Ireland and toured South Africa with the 1968 Lions. He coached the Leinster provincial side in the late 70s and early 80s to the most successful era in history. He took over the Ireland coaching job in 1984-5, saw the side win the Triple Crown in his first year, and encouraged Ireland to play positive, open, attacking rugby at every opportunity. Synopsis This is the autobiography of Mick Doyle's first 50 years. A rugby international and coach, husband, lover, vet and businessman, he has been described as one of the great characters of Irish life. Born in Kerry, he learned his rugby at Newbridge College and UCD. He was a Cambridge Blue, won 30 caps for Ireland and toured South Africa with the 1968 Lions. He coached the Leinster provincial side in the late 70s and early 80s to the most successful era in history. He took over the Ireland coaching job in 1984-5, saw the side win the Triple Crown in his first year, and encouraged Ireland to play positive, open, attacking rugby at every opportunity.
EAN: 9780717118540
Languages: English
Binding: Hardcover
Item Note: Volume and dust jacket in VG condition.
Item Condition: UsedVeryGood