The Battle
Paul O'Connell
Oct 2016 · Penguin UK
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WINNER OF THE CROSS SPORTS BOOK AWARDS RUGBY BOOK OF THE YEAR
The revelatory autobiography of a rugby colossus: Paul O'Connell.
There has never been a rugby player quite like Paul O'Connell. He is synonymous with passion, heart and determination; but he is also the thinking man's rugby player, a legendary student of the game.
As the heartbeat of Munster, British and Irish Lions captain in 2009, and captain of the first Ireland team to defend a Six Nations championship, O'Connell has emerged as perhaps the most beloved of the golden generation of Irish rugby players. In an autobiography as intense as its author, he tells the story of his remarkable career.
'O'Connell's book tells you how it all happened' David Walsh, Sunday Times
'O'Connell has emptied the tank here' Hilary A. White, Irish Independent
'The intense physicality of his rugby upbringing is an abiding theme . . . along with humour, the craic and an extensive knowledge of how teams work' Paul Hayward, Daily Telegraph
'I found The Battle entrancing' Stephen Jones, Sunday Times
'Revelatory . . . Unflinchingly charts his personal evolution' Keith Duggan, Irish Times
The revelatory autobiography of a rugby colossus: Paul O'Connell.
There has never been a rugby player quite like Paul O'Connell. He is synonymous with passion, heart and determination; but he is also the thinking man's rugby player, a legendary student of the game.
As the heartbeat of Munster, British and Irish Lions captain in 2009, and captain of the first Ireland team to defend a Six Nations championship, O'Connell has emerged as perhaps the most beloved of the golden generation of Irish rugby players. In an autobiography as intense as its author, he tells the story of his remarkable career.
'O'Connell's book tells you how it all happened' David Walsh, Sunday Times
'O'Connell has emptied the tank here' Hilary A. White, Irish Independent
'The intense physicality of his rugby upbringing is an abiding theme . . . along with humour, the craic and an extensive knowledge of how teams work' Paul Hayward, Daily Telegraph
'I found The Battle entrancing' Stephen Jones, Sunday Times
'Revelatory . . . Unflinchingly charts his personal evolution' Keith Duggan, Irish Times
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4.7
33 reviews
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December 27, 2016
Haven't even finished it but absolutely amazing book, must read for any munster or rugbt fans
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Michael Campion
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June 15, 2020
Great story and insight to what a high level athlete from a team sport experiences, not a fan of rugby but now a fan of this man.
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Gareth Houston
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April 4, 2018
Fantastic read from start to too soon an end, a great insight into one of modern rugby's true greats!
About the author
Paul O'Connell was born in Limerick in 1979. He was selected for three British and Irish Lions tours, including as captain in 2009. He won three Six Nations championships with Ireland, including two as captain, in 2014 and 2015; and he won two Heineken Cups with Munster.
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