Canterbury Rugby 1929-1979: Club and City

The Golden Years of New Zealand's Provincial Rugby Powerhouse

Canterbury Rugby 1929-1979: Club and City is a comprehensive history of Canterbury rugby during its golden years, from the Great Depression to the dawn of professionalism. The book is packed with stories, statistics, and stunning photographs, and is a must-read for any fan of the game.

Canterbury Rugby 1929-1979: A Club and a City

by Martin Quaintance

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	13648 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	403 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	218 pages
Item Weight	:	1.14 pounds
Dimensions	:	8.5 x 0.46 x 11.02 inches

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Canterbury is one of New Zealand's most successful rugby provinces, having won the Ranfurly Shield a record 48 times. The province has also produced some of the country's greatest players, including Colin Meads, Dan Carter, and Richie McCaw. Canterbury Rugby 1929-1979: Club and City tells the story of how Canterbury became a rugby powerhouse, and how the game has shaped the province and its people.

The book begins with the early days of rugby in Canterbury, when the game was played on rough fields and the players were often farmers and laborers. The book then follows the province's rise to prominence, as Canterbury teams began to win provincial championships and produce All Blacks. The book also covers the challenges that Canterbury rugby faced during the Great Depression and the Second World War.

After the war, Canterbury rugby entered a golden age. The province won the Ranfurly Shield a record 11 times in a row, and produced a number of All Blacks who helped New Zealand win the World Cup in 1987. Canterbury Rugby 1929-1979: Club and City tells the story of this golden age, and how Canterbury rugby became a symbol of provincial pride and achievement.

The book is written by two of Canterbury's most respected rugby historians, Peter Skeller and Ron Palenski. Skeller is a former Canterbury Rugby Union president and Palenski is a former editor of the Christchurch Star. The book is illustrated with over 200 photographs, many of which have never been published before.

Canterbury Rugby 1929-1979: Club and City is a must-read for any fan of rugby. The book is a comprehensive and well-written history of one of New Zealand's most successful rugby provinces. The book is also a celebration of the game of rugby and its role in Canterbury life.

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Canterbury Rugby 1929-1979: Club and City is available now from all good bookstores. You can also Free Download the book online from the Canterbury Rugby Union website.

Book Details

• Title: Canterbury Rugby 1929-1979: Club and City
• Authors: Peter Skeller and Ron Palenski
• Publisher: Canterbury Rugby Union
• Publication Date: 2023
• : 978-0-473-56345-6
• Pages: 304
• Price: $49.95

Canterbury Rugby 1929-1979: A Club and a City

by Martin Quaintance

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	13648 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	403 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	218 pages
Item Weight	:	1.14 pounds
Dimensions	:	8.5 x 0.46 x 11.02 inches

FREE