
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
RAGING BULL EPUB ED EB
About this book
From a pint and a pie to ice baths and deep tissue massages … from Cornish Colts to World Cup final captain … from qualified cattle inseminator to owner of a sports fashion label … Phil Vickery, aka "Raging Bull", has pretty such seen and done it all in life and in rugby, straddling the amateur and professional eras like a bovine colossus.
Raging Bull is the iconic tight-head prop's own incredible story, the tale of a true legend of rugby union; a tough, no-nonsense player who is as fearless and uncompromising on the pitch as he is a great raconteur off it.
His career spans amateurism and professionalism, starting in the Cornish countryside and travelling to two World Cup finals and two Lions tours.
Vickery is a hugely passionate player. He sports a tattoo which announces 'I'll fight you to the death', and has overcome serious injuries (including eight operations) in a career of stunning highs and devastating lows. He plays his sport in the best traditions of rugby and he is a story teller par excellence.
Raging Bull will transport readers to the England front row in Six Nations clashes at Twickenham, to the changing rooms on British Lions tours, and to the bars of many an amateur rugby club. It will remind fans what rugby is really all about – the fun and camaraderie, and the passion and commitment, as the former herdsman turned England and Lions star takes you to the heart and soul of the sport he loves.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER ONE: THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH
- CHAPTER TWO: BUDE HEAVEN
- CHAPTER THREE: PROGRESSING TO REDRUTH
- CHAPTER FOUR: GLOUCESTER WOES
- CHAPTER FIVE: TURNING PRO AT KINGSHOLM
- CHAPTER SIX: ENGLAND CALLING
- CHAPTER SEVEN: ‘IF I HAD A GUN…’
- CHAPTER EIGHT: YOMPING WITH THE ROYAL MARINES
- CHAPTER NINE: THE 1999 WORLD CUP
- CHAPTER TEN: MAKING A STAND
- CHAPTER ELEVEN: LIONS ROAR
- CHAPTER TWELVE: CAPTAIN PHIL AND THE ARGENTINIANS
- CHAPTER THIRTEEN: CLUB ENGLAND
- CHAPTER FOURTEEN: 2003 WORLD CHAMPIONS
- CHAPTER FIFTEEN: AN AUDIENCE WITH THE QUEEN
- CHAPTER SIXTEEN: LIFE AFTER CLIVE
- CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: A BIZARRE INJURY
- CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: ‘WILL I PLAY FOR ENGLAND AGAIN?’
- CHAPTER NINETEEN: BRIAN ASHTON’S ENGLAND
- CHAPTER TWENTY: 2007 WORLD CUP … AGAINST ALL ODDS
- CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE: WINNING WASPS
- CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO: LIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA
- CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE: CRASHING DOWN
- CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR: PAIN IN THE NECK
- CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE: MY TEAM
- INDEX
- ABOUT THE AUTHOR
- COPYRIGHT
- ABOUT THE PUBLISHER