New book on Crusaders and Welsh RL released on November 7th : Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:00 am  

A Welsh Crusade - Building Rugby League in Wales 1990-2009 Being officially launched at Scrum N Surf, Bridgend Designer Outlet at 12pm on Saturday 7 November. Iestyn Harris and Kevin Ellis have both agreed to join me to sign copies at Scrum N Surf at the Bridgend Designer Outlet on Saturday 7 November from 12pm-1pm. I'll email out any changes to this schedule if there is a need. The book price is normally £13.99 but get your copy here for £13. PLUS - special book and ticket deal for that day only. Get a book and a terrace ticket for the Rugby League European Cup Final for just £20 combined (normal ticket price £10 in advance and £12 on the day). The European Cup Finals day is being held at the Brewery Field on Sunday 8 November and will be a triple header of matches featuring Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Serbia and Lebanon (actual match-ups to be confirmed following group matches). Go to http://www.Rugby League/rugby-league/eurocupfixtures for more information on that. BOOK INFORMATION 2009 was an historic season for rugby league in Wales. For the first time, a Welsh club side played at the top level of club rugby league, with Celtic Crusaders first dramatic campaign in Super League. Rugby League has a rich history in Wales. Many famous Welsh players have reached the top in rugby league, and the Welsh team has often challenged the top sides. However, the game has often struggled to establish itself at club level. This book looks at the game’s development over the last 20 years, from the visit of Wigan and Widnes to Swansea in 1990 which led to the rebirth of the Welsh national team in 1991, to the Celtic Crusaders’ first season in Super League. It includes: • The birth and development of Celtic Crusaders • The Welsh national team’s World Cup campaigns and international matches • The development of the Wales Rugby League Conference • The introduction and rise of rugby league at junior levels and schools in Wales • Interviews with key players, coaches and club officials including Lee Briers, Neil Budworth, Dan Clements, Geraint Davies, James Davies, Simon Davies, Gareth Dean, John Devereux, John Dixon, Tony Duggan, Kevin Ellis, Phil Ford, Iestyn Harris, Aled James, Jordan James, Mark Lennon, Andy Lindley, Gerald McCarthy, David Mills, Justin Morgan, Roger Moore (Blackwood coach not James Bond), Rowland Phillips, Matthew Pritchard, Damien Quinn, Mark Rowley, Michael Ryan, Anthony Seibold, Stuart Singleton, Mark Tattersall, Rhodri Thomas, David Watkins, Ian Watson, Brynmor Williams, Wayne Williams, Dai Young. Plus there are specially written articles by John Dixon and David Watkins and classic reproduced articles with permission from Anthony Seibold and Simon Davies. -------------------- BUY MY NEW BOOK - "A WELSH CRUSADE - BUILDING RUGBY LEAGUE IN WALES 1990-2009" - CLICK HERE TO ORDER - BOOK LAUNCH IN BRIDGEND - NOVEMBER 7 - CLICK HERE FOR FACEBOOK PAGE

A Welsh Crusade - Building Rugby League in Wales 1990-2009 Being officially launched at Scrum N Surf, Bridgend Designer Outlet at 12pm on Saturday 7 November. Iestyn Harris and Kevin Ellis have both agreed to join me to sign copies at Scrum N Surf at the Bridgend Designer Outlet on Saturday 7 November from 12pm-1pm. I'll email out any changes to this schedule if there is a need. The book price is normally £13.99 but get your copy here for £13. PLUS - special book and ticket deal for that day only. Get a book and a terrace ticket for the Rugby League European Cup Final for just £20 combined (normal ticket price £10 in advance and £12 on the day). The European Cup Finals day is being held at the Brewery Field on Sunday 8 November and will be a triple header of matches featuring Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Serbia and Lebanon (actual match-ups to be confirmed following group matches). Go to http://www.Rugby League/rugby-league/eurocupfixtures for more information on that. BOOK INFORMATION 2009 was an historic season for rugby league in Wales. For the first time, a Welsh club side played at the top level of club rugby league, with Celtic Crusaders first dramatic campaign in Super League. Rugby League has a rich history in Wales. Many famous Welsh players have reached the top in rugby league, and the Welsh team has often challenged the top sides. However, the game has often struggled to establish itself at club level. This book looks at the game’s development over the last 20 years, from the visit of Wigan and Widnes to Swansea in 1990 which led to the rebirth of the Welsh national team in 1991, to the Celtic Crusaders’ first season in Super League. It includes: • The birth and development of Celtic Crusaders • The Welsh national team’s World Cup campaigns and international matches • The development of the Wales Rugby League Conference • The introduction and rise of rugby league at junior levels and schools in Wales • Interviews with key players, coaches and club officials including Lee Briers, Neil Budworth, Dan Clements, Geraint Davies, James Davies, Simon Davies, Gareth Dean, John Devereux, John Dixon, Tony Duggan, Kevin Ellis, Phil Ford, Iestyn Harris, Aled James, Jordan James, Mark Lennon, Andy Lindley, Gerald McCarthy, David Mills, Justin Morgan, Roger Moore (Blackwood coach not James Bond), Rowland Phillips, Matthew Pritchard, Damien Quinn, Mark Rowley, Michael Ryan, Anthony Seibold, Stuart Singleton, Mark Tattersall, Rhodri Thomas, David Watkins, Ian Watson, Brynmor Williams, Wayne Williams, Dai Young. Plus there are specially written articles by John Dixon and David Watkins and classic reproduced articles with permission from Anthony Seibold and Simon Davies. -------------------- BUY MY NEW BOOK - "A WELSH CRUSADE - BUILDING RUGBY LEAGUE IN WALES 1990-2009" - CLICK HERE TO ORDER - BOOK LAUNCH IN BRIDGEND - NOVEMBER 7 - CLICK HERE FOR FACEBOOK PAGE

: Tue Oct 06, 2009 3:29 pm  

does it mention the way they cheated their way from nl2 to sl

: Tue Oct 06, 2009 3:57 pm  

the day will come wrote:

does it mention the way they cheated their way from nl2 to sl

why don't you buy it and find out.

: Tue Oct 06, 2009 5:48 pm  

the day will come wrote:

does it mention the way they cheated their way from nl2 to sl

Yeah that's chapter one.

The rest of the book is how we laughed and laughed at clubs like yours.

: Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:18 pm  

Damn n blast , somebody beat me to it

: Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:47 pm  

crucrucrusaders wrote:

Yeah that's chapter one.

The rest of the book is how we laughed and laughed at clubs like yours.

There actually is a chapter called:
Widnes
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Bit of a filler it has to be said.

: Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:49 pm  

Chapter 2 : LETS ALL LAUGH AT THE FLATCAPPERS

: Wed Oct 07, 2009 11:11 am  

I assure you the flatcappers are treated with the utmost respect

In fact, Widnes are credited for helping the relaunch of rugby league in South Wales with their visit for the Charity Shield in 1990 with Jonathan Davies and John Devereux in the side.

For the record though, the full contents are...

Contents
1. Early years 1
2. League returns 11
3. South Wales and Super League 31
4. The 2000 World Cup 45
5. Building a base 59
6. Rebuilding in Wales 79
7. 2005: Development and decisions 93
8. Launching Celtic Crusaders 109
9. Champions 125
10. 2008: Promotion 141
11. A Welsh rugby league structure 159
12. International disappointment 173
13. Into Super League 191
14. Super League wins and more 211
Appendices
1: Cardiff Demons by Simon Davies 234
2: Development in Wales by Anthony Seibold 240
3: Statistics and Records 246
Bibliography 260

: Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:09 pm  

Cardiff Cymru wrote:

I assure you the flatcappers are treated with the utmost respect

In fact, Widnes are credited for helping the relaunch of rugby league in South Wales with their visit for the Charity Shield in 1990 with Jonathan Davies and John Devereux in the side.

For the record though, the full contents are...

Contents
1. Early years 1
2. League returns 11
3. South Wales and Super League 31
4. The 2000 World Cup 45
5. Building a base 59
6. Rebuilding in Wales 79
7. 2005: Development and decisions 93
8. Launching Celtic Crusaders 109
9. Champions 125
10. 2008: Promotion 141
11. A Welsh rugby league structure 159
12. International disappointment 173
13. Into Super League 191
14. Super League wins and more 211
Appendices
1: Cardiff Demons by Simon Davies 234
2: Development in Wales by Anthony Seibold 240
3: Statistics and Records 246
Bibliography 260

Is there a page for the flatcappers to colour in or perhaps a join the dots for them? If there is a join the dots make sure it's not over 10 dots or they'll get confused. Could put a page in with a map of the uk also, if not enough room just show the bit above the M62 as a full map might confuse them

: Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:01 pm  

Traffic wrote:

Is there a page for the flatcappers to colour in or perhaps a join the dots for them? If there is a join the dots make sure it's not over 10 dots or they'll get confused. Could put a page in with a map of the uk also, if not enough room just show the bit above the M62 as a full map might confuse them

You seriously think any of us would buy it