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Number Nine Dream An Autobiography of Rob Howley

2Revised Edition

Paperback (06 Sep 2001)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Rob Howley was a late developer in terms of playing international rugby. But the Cardiff, Wales and Brit-ish Lions scrum half has more than made up for lost time.;In this title, Howley looks back at his career, including his injury heartache, his late development, the pain of seeing a friend temporarily paralysed and the various scrapes with officialdom he has been involved in throughout his career. He talks in detail about the teething problems of professionalism and how he, one of Welsh rugby's all-time great players, has on more than one occasion been issued with an ultimatum by the Welsh Rugby Union.;From the moment he first represented West Wales Under-11s, Rob Howley was desperate to realise his boyhood ambition - to play senior rugby for his country. Injuries and subsequent operations set back his progress and when he finally returned to action, courtesy of a local valley faith healer, he found himself involved in one of the most controversial transfers in Welsh rugby history.;Now a seasoned international and a British Lion, Howley tells a story of pride, passion and extreme personal pain.

About the Publisher

Mainstream Publishing

Mainstream was founded in Edinburgh in 1978 by Bill Campbell and Peter MacKenzie who continue to run the company. It is the leading non-fiction publishing house based in Scotland. With particular emphasis on memoir, true crime, sport, current affairs and health, the list features prominent names such as Nicholas Parsons, Gordon Brown, Hunter Davies, Sir Ian Botham, Shane Warne and Jan de Vries.

Book information

ISBN: 9781840185485
Publisher: Mainstream Publishing
Imprint: Mainstream Publishing
Pub date:
Edition: 2Revised Edition
DEWEY: 796.333092
Number of pages: 208
Weight: 257g
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm