Rala. A Life In Rugby

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Hachette BooksLtd
Publisher Place: Dublin
Publisher Year: 2013
Edition: First Edition

Description: 306 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. Signed By Author

Publishers Description: Rala has a gift for making people feel at ease and special at the same time Paul OConnell Patrick Rala OReilly has been bagman for the Irish rugby team for over twenty years. In that time hes witnessed many highs and lows. But for him rugby has always been about the people, the places and the experiences. Here, with his own inimitable wit and humour, he shares with us his unique memories of his time spent at the very centre of Irish and Lions rugby. From his early days with Terenure RFC to touring with the Lions in 2009 and 2013, to pre-match traditions, pranks, iPod playlists and his love affair with Inishbofin, he tells a behind-the-scenes story of team spirit and friendship. With anecdotes from Keith Wood, Brian ODriscoll, Donncha OCallaghan, Jamie Heaslip, Peter Clohessy, Paul OConnell and others, Rala: A Life in Rugby gives us an insight into the world of rugby - as never seen before. Hes a gent, a role model ... but, most importantly, hes a great friend Jamie Heaslip Even when I stopped being captain, Id find my bags in my room when I arrived at the hotel, and my laundry hanging on the back of my door. He didnt have to do that, but then theres so much that he didnt have to do, but he still did Brian ODriscoll

ISBN: 9781444743319