Rugby
Faits intéressants
Rugby, faits intéressants : 10 chapitres, 1000 faits. Chaque fait est vérifié auprès d'une source primaire.
Chapitre 1Histoire et originesThe game's early days told through its curiosities: a novel, a grave on the Riviera, the oldest clubs, a 107-match tour, the wars, an American detour, old laws, the unions' birthplaces and the Hall of Fame.10 tests · 100 faitsChapitre 2Records et statistiquesThe numbers behind the game: record scores, caps, points, tries, winning runs, World Cup records, the youngest and oldest, record crowds, drop goals and the coaches who won it all.10 tests · 100 faitsChapitre 3TournoisThe stories behind rugby's other competitions: the Triple Crown, sevens in Hong Kong, Twickenham and the Borders, the Antim Cup, England's cup, the Currie Cup, trophy tales, the Pacific Islanders and the under-20…10 tests · 100 faitsChapitre 4Clubs et terrainsClubs and the places they play: Harlequins, Leicester's letters, Bath's Rec, Welsh clubs against the All Blacks, French traditions, Ireland's provincial homes, New Zealand's and South Africa's grounds, English…10 tests · 100 faitsChapitre 5Équipement et technologieThe things rugby is played with and the technology around it: Lindon's ball, Gilbert, the Webb Ellis Cup, Canterbury and the jersey, smart mouthguards, the first floodlit match, Wales's cold chambers, pitches and…10 tests · 100 faitsChapitre 6Anecdotes insolitesRugby's odder corners: a village in Tennessee, famous people who played, a match on Everest, kicking rituals, rugby at the movies, nicknames, weather days, players who tried other stages, the longest kick and…10 tests · 100 faitsChapitre 7Géographie et cultureRugby around the world and in its cultures: anthems and songs, the haka's story, emblems, rugby in Japan and France, rugby words in English and French, Romania, Madagascar and the moments before kick-off.10 tests · 100 faitsChapitre 8Joueurs et légendesTen great careers told through their stories: Colin Meads, Danie Craven, Serge Blanco, the Ella brothers, Michael Jones, Jean-Pierre Rives, Gareth Thomas, Maggie Alphonsi, Agustín Pichot and Gavin Hastings.10 tests · 100 faitsChapitre 9Fans, médias et argentThe game around the game: the first commentary, Bill McLaren, charities, stadium names, museums, title sponsors, fan traditions, famous voices, club owners and the world awards.10 tests · 100 faitsChapitre 10Cousins & Other FormsRugby's relatives and unusual forms: underwater rugby, wheelchair rugby's champions, international rules, Shrovetide football, calcio storico, the Haxey Hood, the Eton Wall Game, the Army v Navy match, ancient ball…10 tests · 100 faits