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Rugby Rebel
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Discover the riveting narrative of Rugby Rebel, a captivating exploration of one of New Zealand's most controversial rugby scandals. This meticulously researched paperback, spanning 218 pages and published on March 16, 2018, delves into the life of Duncan McGregor, a brilliant winger for the Original All Blacks. With allegations swirling that he compromised team secrets and contributed to their loss of an unbeaten record during the sensational 1905 tour, this book raises crucial questions about loyalty, betrayal, and the true nature of sportsmanship in rugby history.
Rugby Rebel delivers an unprecedented insight into 'shamateurism' in the early 1900s, a time when rugby was fracturing due to the rise of rugby league. As you read through this gripping tale, you'll encounter passionate rivalries, hidden agendas, and the harsh realities faced by McGregor, whose legacy oscillates between that of a hero and a villain. Uncover the truth behind this famous accusation and forge your own conclusions about Duncan McGregor's legacy in the world of rugby.
This essential read for rugby fans and sports history enthusiasts alike consolidates new facts that challenge long-held beliefs and offers a comprehensive look at one of the sport's pivotal moments. Engage with the past and deepen your understanding of New Zealand rugby's complex history with Rugby Rebel.
Author: Chris Tobin
Bind: paperback
Pages: 218
Publication Date: 16-03-2018
Rugby Rebel investigates a sensational accusation made against brilliant All Black winger Duncan McGregor that he sold team secrets which cost the Original All Blacks their unbeaten record on the famous 1905 tour of Britain, France and the United States. What made it worse was that McGregor's Accusers were some of his fellow All Blacks. But has his name been unfairly besmirched? This book tells McGregor's extraordinary and previously untold story. In doing so, it delves deeply into an explosive and controversial period in New Zealand rugby history, the early 1900s, when 'shamateurism' was rife and the sport was split apart by the emergence of rugby league. Rugby Rebel shatters myths, offers new insights and provides enough information for the reader to decide whether McGregor was hero, or as his deractors claimed, villain. Featured in the 16 April 2018 NZ / Pasifika Newsletter.
Rugby Rebel delivers an unprecedented insight into 'shamateurism' in the early 1900s, a time when rugby was fracturing due to the rise of rugby league. As you read through this gripping tale, you'll encounter passionate rivalries, hidden agendas, and the harsh realities faced by McGregor, whose legacy oscillates between that of a hero and a villain. Uncover the truth behind this famous accusation and forge your own conclusions about Duncan McGregor's legacy in the world of rugby.
This essential read for rugby fans and sports history enthusiasts alike consolidates new facts that challenge long-held beliefs and offers a comprehensive look at one of the sport's pivotal moments. Engage with the past and deepen your understanding of New Zealand rugby's complex history with Rugby Rebel.
Author: Chris Tobin
Bind: paperback
Pages: 218
Publication Date: 16-03-2018
Rugby Rebel investigates a sensational accusation made against brilliant All Black winger Duncan McGregor that he sold team secrets which cost the Original All Blacks their unbeaten record on the famous 1905 tour of Britain, France and the United States. What made it worse was that McGregor's Accusers were some of his fellow All Blacks. But has his name been unfairly besmirched? This book tells McGregor's extraordinary and previously untold story. In doing so, it delves deeply into an explosive and controversial period in New Zealand rugby history, the early 1900s, when 'shamateurism' was rife and the sport was split apart by the emergence of rugby league. Rugby Rebel shatters myths, offers new insights and provides enough information for the reader to decide whether McGregor was hero, or as his deractors claimed, villain. Featured in the 16 April 2018 NZ / Pasifika Newsletter.
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