Book of Donmon Teith

Twenty years of professionalism has seen rugby union undergo dramatic transformations, from changes to everyday training cultures to the growth of the Rugby Wor

Athlete welfare should be of central importance in all sport. This comprehensive volume features cutting-edge research from around the world on issues that can

Rugby Union went professional in 1995. No country was more opposed to this development than Ireland, or less prepared to deal with it. Yet, despite many disaste

Contemporary sport is big business. Major teams, leagues, franchises, merchandisers and retailers are in fierce competition in a dynamic global marketplace. Now

This book critically examines how rugby union has developed in recent years, in nations on the periphery of the sport. Focusing on people and places on the frin