The First XV: A Selection of the Best Rugby Writing

Gareth Williams

Parthian, 2012 - Literary Collections - 120 pages

A collection of biographical, anecdotal, and literary essays on Britain's consuming passion for rugby, this account describes the exploits of the people’s heroes from Gould to Gareth Edwards. The beauty and exhilaration of the game is vividly recaptured in classic prose, as are the emotions and expectations of the most passionate rugby aficionados in the world. From the humorous to the erudite, this selection features work from the likes of Richard Burton, Frank Keating, John Morgan, Dylan Thomas, Alan Watkins, and Harry Webb.

About the author

Gareth Williams is the owner of one of the most extensive collections of chess memorabilia in Europe, a collection that includes sets, boards, clocks, cards, prints, photos, ceramics, and more. He is author of The Amazing Book of Chess and is also a regular contributor to Chess Monthly and The Chess Collector magazines.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The First XV: A Selection of the Best Rugby Writing
• Editor: Gareth Williams
• Contributor: Gerald Davies
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Parthian, 2012
• ISBN: 1906998027, 9781906998028
• Length: 120 pages
• Subjects: Literary Collections / Essays; Literary Collections / General; Sports & Recreation / General; Sports & Recreation / Rugby