COMPETITION CLOSED
Many thanks to all who had a go
Congrats to our winner : ANDREW BYRNE
What's that you say? Our Canterbury competition wasn't enough and you'd like another one? Ah, what the hey - it's Christmas after all - sure why not.
This time we have a copy of the new book 'A World in Conflict: The Global Battle for Rugby Supremacy' by Geoff Parkes, who's article on The Roar we recently included in our 'Front Five' feature, to give away.
Here are some words on the book from the author himself :
'...it includes a section on Leinster. I visited the club earlier this year to interview Mick Dawson, Guy Easterby and Stuart Lancaster, and a profile of the club appears in the book to provide readers with an insight into goings on at a successful professional club, as well as prompting discussion on Ireland rugby, the Pro 14, player welfare and so on.'
Power and influence in rugby is shifting away from its historical tie to international on-field success, much of it in the southern hemisphere, to the boardrooms of cashed-up, influential rugby clubs in the UK and France.To enter, simply follow these steps...
A confused rugby calendar is subjected to a 'land grab' from clubs and national unions, all striving to maximise revenue. Player welfare concerns are cited by all and sundry, yet are cast aside as soon as there is a dollar to be made.
Told through the eyes of rugby identities from around the world, this is a fascinating story of a once staunchly amateur sport now fully engulfed in the clutches of professionalism--the future uncertain and the fabric of 'the game they play in heaven' straining under the excesses and ambitions of rugby's new powerbrokers.
1. Answer the following question -
Complete the title of the book : A World in Conflict: The Global Battle For Rugby _________
2. Using the subject line 'Rugby Book', send your answer and name to us by email at paganoblog@gmail.com before midnight on Thursday, December 21.
3. Cross your fingers and we'll let the winner know by lunchtime Friday!!! Note - delivery will be after Christmas.
Also if you could share the tweet or Facebook post that brought you here that would be awesome, though it is not a condition for entry.
Best of luck!!! JLP
