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Man and Ball: My Autobiography
Stephen Ferris
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Description for Man and Ball: My Autobiography
Paperback. Stephen Ferris had an incredible rugby career, tragically ended by ankle injuries. He is an inspiration to the population of Ulster, an emblem of the sport that serves as such a positive expression of its culture and identity, and has earned the respect and admiration of fans across Ireland. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 199 x 27. Weight in Grams: 272.
SHORTLISTED FOR RUGBY BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 'When I came into the Ulster team,' Stephen Ferris says with typical candour, 'we were crap'. It was, however, preferable to his day job of paving driveways, and that day in 2005 saw the start of an incredible journey for Ferris, Ulster and Ireland rugby. A Celtic League title in his very first senior season with Ulster. A Grand Slam in 2009, followed by a sensational Lions breakthrough. A starring role in Ireland's greatest World Cup win, over Australia in 2011, when Ferris famously ... Read more
SHORTLISTED FOR RUGBY BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 'When I came into the Ulster team,' Stephen Ferris says with typical candour, 'we were crap'. It was, however, preferable to his day job of paving driveways, and that day in 2005 saw the start of an incredible journey for Ferris, Ulster and Ireland rugby. A Celtic League title in his very first senior season with Ulster. A Grand Slam in 2009, followed by a sensational Lions breakthrough. A starring role in Ireland's greatest World Cup win, over Australia in 2011, when Ferris famously ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Dublin, Ireland
ISBN
9781848272170
SKU
V9781848272170
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-6
About Stephen Ferris
Stephen Ferris was born on 2 August 1985 and grew up in the small village of Maghaberry, near Lisburn. After excelling at the javelin, he settled on rugby and became the only player not from the traditional schools system to make it into the Ulster academy. Quickly established as the province's best prospect, he played for the Ireland Under-20s at ... Read more
Reviews for Man and Ball: My Autobiography
Written in a colloquial style that reassures you this is Ferris's story in his own words, this is a cracking read... compelling.
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