Learn all about the players, characters and teams that shaped rugby and inspired millions. From 19th century innovators to 21st century superstars, the latest book in the Illustrated History of Rugby series examines players who overcame the odds to beat everything from injury and illness to racism and sexism to excel and thrill followers of our great game.

It also tells the stories of giant killing teams who shocked the world and took the scalps of heavily favored opponents. From the Tonga team that beat Australia in the 1973 to the ‘Miracle in Brighton’ which saw Japan topple the mighty Springboks, James Stafford and Raluca Moldovan bring to life some of the most thrilling moments in rugby history.

• Cover
• Half-title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• Introduction
• Ian McKinley
• Maggie Alphonsi
• Giant Killers: Japan (2015)
• Doddie Weir
• Sara Cox
• Frank Hancock
• Giant Killers: Swansea RFC
• James Peters
• Shane Williams
• Giant Killers: Usa (1991 Women’s World Cup Winners)
• Mike Gibson
• Jillion Potter
• Giant Killers: France (1911)
• Errol Tobias
• Giant Killers: Romania (1980s)
• Squidge Rugby
• Noriko Kishida
• Giant Killers: Uruguay (2019)
• Siya Kolisi
• Ronald Poulton
• Giant Killers: Tonga (1973)
• Jonah Lomu Rugby
• Giant Killers: Wales Women (2009)
• Koji Tokumasu
• Giant Killers: Fiji (1952)
• Dave Gallaher
• Mark Ella
• Select Bibliography
• Acknowledgements
• About the Author and Illustrator