Rugby League books : Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:35 pm  

Is anyone willing to swap/borrow/sell any decent rugby league autobiographies?

Failing that, any recommendations for further reading?

I have a few books myself willing to trade if anyone would like to PM.

Cheers

Re: Rugby League books : Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:09 pm  

Possibly unfashionable to say, but Stevo's is worth a read if you haven't read it. Straddles two eras of RL in a way.

Re: Rugby League books : Fri Jul 08, 2011 7:43 am  

Dave Hadfields is good too. Also features Stevo who is quite entertaining in it.

Re: Rugby League books : Fri Jul 08, 2011 7:55 am  

Ive got Stevos(Didnt think to much of this one), Mike Gregories, Longs, B McDermotts (I think) and a couple of Lance Armstrongs (I know he isnt RL but still great books to read. Very motivational). I dont suppose you have Wayne Bennets do you.

I've saved Longs(Or my mate has just given it to me!) for my flight to South Africa tomorrow night after watching Quins spank Wigan!

Re: Rugby League books : Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:18 am  

read Stevos, Barry McDermotts, Sean Longs and Wayne Bennets think there all good and worth a read, there are some differences in style between them. Longs book has bits of comedy and funny stories throughout whereas Bennets is more motivational.
Also read Lee Jacksons but didnt think much of it too be honest.

Re: Rugby League books : Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:31 am  

After an interview I heard on local radio with John Stankevitch last night I think his book will be tasty.

Re: Rugby League books : Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:58 am  

Got Longs, Barry Mcs, Mike Gregory, Andrew Johns, Mal reilly, Stanley Gene, Cec Thompson.

All very good reads.

Re: Rugby League books : Fri Jul 08, 2011 11:27 am  

Standing Tall by Tawera Nikau is probably the best ive read

Re: Rugby League books : Fri Jul 08, 2011 11:39 am  

I've got The Super League First Ten Years book if you'd like to buy that. It talks about the transition from winter to summer and Sky's influence etc..

Re: Rugby League books : Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:32 am  

Cheers for the repsonses guys, much appreciated, especially given the probable repetitive nature of the question in the past!

I have read most of the the suggested literature. I am particularly looking at anything like your Wayne Bennetts, Andrew Johns, Mal Reilly's etc. Its the books that seem difficult to get hold of (that cost a kings ransom even second hand on some well known sites!). Looks like it is just a case of dropping on and looking at the League Marketplace.

Wouldnt mind the Andrew JOhns Donnyplumber if your offering?