Author: Alan Quinlan
Number Of Pages: 272
Publisher: Irish Sports Publishing
Release Date: 30-09-2010
Details: Red Blooded: The Alan Quinlan Story brings rugby fans, and sports fans throughout Ireland, deep into the heart and mind of a man possessed by the game he loves. Raw, courageous beyond words and searingly honest, Alan Quinlan has produced a book which explodes the myths about the modern game of rugby and presents his beloved Munster, the greatest team this country has ever produced, at their most vulnerable and their most magnificent. More than a rugby book, and more than just one player's story, Red Blooded is the bible for Munster supporters and all true lovers of one of the world's toughest sports. In it, Alan Quinlan presents the highs and lows of his brilliant career with Munster, which has spanned more than a decade and two thrilling Heineken Cup wins. Along the way, he became Munster's most capped player ever, appearing more than 202 times for his province. He details how Munster went about becoming the powerhouse team of European rugby, and explains the genius of the Munster and Ireland coaches who produced a golden age for Irish rugby - an age during which he won 27 international caps. He reveals the personal fall-out and pain which he experienced after the 2009 Heineken Cup semi-final when the most high-profile suspension in the history of Irish rugby cost him the precious dream of making his Lions debut in South Africa. The book provides a unique insight into professional rugby and reveals a candid portrait of a sportsman who has fought long and hard to live up to the brutal demands and massive physicality of his chosen part
EAN: 9780956359834
Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.0 inches
Item Condition: UsedVeryGood