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Ali's Book of Tall Tales: Random Thoughts from the 2nd RowAli Williams breaks the mould as an All Black tight forward. A confirmed urbanite, Ali Williams switched his Super 14 allegiances from Auckland to Christchurch in 2007 after a much-publicised bust-up with Australian coach David Nucifora. In this book Williams will take a light-hearted look at rugby at the very top in New Zealand and will touch on some of the more controversial aspects of his career - including his earth-shattering dismissal from the Blues' tour of South Africa in 2007.
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Richie McCaw - A Tribute to a Modern-day Rugby GreatRichie McCaw's standing within the All Blacks team is unmatched. The captain of Graham Henry's team since 2006, McCaw has carved a niche for himself as the modern-day great within the All Blacks - the charismatic, never-say-die leader whom fans of the Men in Black have come to hold in the same light as many of the most revered captains of yesteryear. Richie McCaw: A Tribute to a Modern-day Rugby Great charts the career of the proud Canterbury and Crusaders star who first burst into the national rugby conscience in 2001 when he helped his province to an NPC championship.
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Black Obsession - The All Blacks' Quest for World Cup SuccessThis thought-provoking book is a search for answers to the vexing phenomenon of why the world's undisputed greatest rugby team can't win the World Cup. It is an in-depth investigation that explores how societal change, combined with the arrival of professionalism, has impacted on the ability of the All Blacks to perform on the biggest stage. The entire development programme for professional players comes under scrutiny to determine why the system keeps failing at critical junctures. Every aspect of the game is examined: the changed motivations of players since money was introduced; the New Zealand Rugby Union's obsession with the World Cup; the failure to produce strong leaders; the consequence of the arrival of Generation Y; the fixation with style over substance in terms of how the All Blacks play; and how the influx of Polynesian players has altered the way the nation coaches the game.
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Sky Sport 2009 Rugby AlmanackThe Sky Sport Rugby Almanack is New Zealand rugby's book of record and is widely regarded as the finest publication of its type in the world. Now in its 75th edition, the 2009 Sky Sport Rugby Almanack records another huge year, including the Air New Zealand Cup and Super 14 competitions, the Bledisloe Cup and the Tri-Nations competition. As well, the Almanack again presents all the facts and figures from the previous season's first-class rugby.
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Rugby Skills, Tactics and RulesRugby Skills, Tactics and Rules is a highly illustrated and straightforward discussion of the key components of rugby union - player positions, tactics needed to win, different kinds of set plays, passes and moves, together with a user-friendly glossary. It features stunning photography from the 2007 World Cup to illustrate the very latest skills and tactics used at the highest level, and will enthral rugby fans of all ages and players at all levels.
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All Blacks: Myths and LegendsWin or lose, in favour or out of it, the All Blacks are part of what makes a New Zealander. Such has been their impact on New Zealand society for more than a hundred years, the All Blacks are a part of the New Zealand psyche. They are as much a contributor to New Zealand nationalism as the flag, the anthem and our sense of identity. All Blacks - Myths and Legends comes up with some sensational new information, including one nugget that has so far baffled and confused rugby followers and stumped historians.
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Humpty Rugby and Other Classic Kiwi RhymesJoin the wacky fun as Peter Millett takes you on a rollicking ride through the land of nursery rhymes - giving each rhyme a quirky, kiwi twist. Includes classics like The Wheels on the Tractor, Five Little Fielders, Pat-a-cake, Hokey Pokey, Twinkle, Twinkle Southern Star and many more.
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