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The King's Cup 1919: Rugby's First 'World Cup' by Howard Evans (English) Paperba
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- ISBN-13
- 9781902719443
- Book Title
- The King's Cup 1919
- ISBN
- 9781902719443
- Subject Area
- Sports & Recreation, History
- Publication Name
- King's Cup 1919 : Rugby's First 'world Cup'
- Publisher
- Ashley Drake Publishing The Limited
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Subject
- Rugby, Military / World War I, General
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Item Weight
- 16.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 192 Pages
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The world of rugby celebrated the 8th Rugby World Cup in 2015, but a tournament held in 1919, The King's Cup, can rightly claim to be rugby's first competitive 'World Cup'. Meticulously compiled by Howard Evans and Phil Atkinson, The King's Cup 1919, is the first book to tell the story of rugby's first 'World Cup' and is essential reading for all rugby enthusiasts and military historians.With over 140 photos and illustrations, and chapters focusing on the competing teams, the players, and every game in the tournament, the authors have provided a comprehensive and attractive record of a long-forgotten but historically important competition that most rugby supporters are completely unaware of.At the outbreak of World War I in 1914, all rugby was suspended by decree of the individual rugby unions, with only inter-military encounters and fundraising games permitted. After the Armistice in November 1918, with the armies of the world's rugby-playing nations still stationed in Britain, and with the public desperate to see competitive rugby played again, an inter-military tournament was organised.King George V was so enthused by the proposed competition that he agreed to have the tournament named after him, and so The King's Cup was born.The King's Cup 1919 - Explains the British military's refusal to allow separate teams for England, Wales, Scotland or Ireland by the creation of 'Mother Country'. - Explains how the Royal Navy were invited to compete but declined. - Confirmed the status of New Zealand as the dominant rugby-playing nation.- Saw the first competitive game between New Zealand and South Africa- Shows the origins of apartheid South Africa's refusal to accept black players in opposing teams
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Ashley Drake Publishing The Limited
ISBN-10
1902719441
ISBN-13
9781902719443
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219315583
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
King's Cup 1919 : Rugby's First 'world Cup'
Publication Year
2015
Subject
Rugby, Military / World War I, General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Sports & Recreation, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
16.2 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2016-301833
Reviews
'An intriguing retelling of a significant but largely forgotten chapter of rugby union history, superbly illustrated.'Huw Richards,author of A Game for Hooligans: The History of Rugby Union 'Howard is an authority on rugby's history and meticulous in his research'Andy Howell, Rugby Correspondent, Western Mail
Illustrated
Yes
Lc Classification Number
Gv945.5.E83 2015
Table of Content
1. Rugby in Wartime2. The Armistice: Rugby Resumes, 1918-193. The King's Cup 4. The Teams: 4.1 Australia 4.2 Canada 4.3 France 4.4 Mother Country 4.5 New Zealand 4.6 Royal Air Force 4.7 South Africa5. The Tournament: Game 1: New Zealand v RAF Game 2: Mother Country v Australia Game 3: South Africa v RAF Game 4: New Zealand v Canada Game 5: Australia v South Africa Game 6: Mother Country v RAF Game 7: South Africa v Canada Game 8: Mother Country v Canada Game 9: RAF v Australia Game 10: New Zealand v South Africa Game 11: New Zealand v Mother Country Game 12: Australia v Canada Game 13: New Zealand v Australia Game 14: RAF v Canada Game 15: Mother Country v South Africa The Play-Off Match: New Zealand v Mother Country The Challenge Match: New Zealand v France 6. The King's Cup Winners are Challenged by Wales 7. Home to New Zealand via Segregated South Africa Postscript: From the Trenches to the Playing FieldsAppendix: Other Rugby Fixtures of Note: Jan to May 1919
Copyright Date
2015
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