Rugby Runner: Ancient Roots, Modern Boots

(Paperback)

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Schools rugby star Eoin Madden has never been busier hes captain of the Junior Cup team, hes training with Leinster and hoping to be chosen for the Ireland team for the first-ever Under 16 World Cup. But its not all fun and games, as Eoin also has to deal with grumpy friends, teachers piling on the homework AND a ghost on a mission that goes back to the very origins of the game of rugby. But what does the restless spirit need, and can Eoin help him

Books, crooks and rucks - its all to play for this term!

Reviews

in the absence of live matches this pair of fantasy rugby stories could plug the gap somewhat

* Irish Examiner *

the forefront of the market for a few years now and the latest offering confirms its place

* Irish Times *

I really like Gerard Siggins books, he is a brilliant writer, just as good as JK Rowling I would really recommend this book, it was a great read and I really enjoyed it, I am looking forward to Ger Siggins next book now!

-- Paddy, age 11 * Seomra Ranga *

the fifth in this highly popular series about schools rugby

* Irish Mail on Sunday *

engrossing mix of schoolboy rugby tactics and match action with skulduggery and crime to a very satisfying finishing line

-- The Mail on Sunday

thrilling

-- Irelands Own

skulduggery to make rugby fans hearts skip a beat

-- Evening Echo

the power of Gerard's writing to get a distinctly non sporty person like myself enjoying what is a thriller filled tale is evident in this latest instalment in the rugby series it's going straight to my reread shelf!

-- Nayus Reading Corner

thrilling rugby action plus ghosts plus mystery the latest in Gerard SigginsRugby Spiritseries is typically filled with rugby action so vividly described that you feel youre there on the pitch the mix of on-pitch and off-pitch action with mystery and history is well handled and theres lots to appeal to all readers, but particularly young rugby fans

-- lovereading4kids

a cracking story that my 12 year old son rates as captivating!

-- Rugby World

Author Bio

Gerard Siggins was born in Dublin in 1962. Initially a sports journalist, he worked for many years in the Sunday Tribune, where he became assistant editor. He has written several books about cricket and rugby. His Rugby Spirit series has sold over 65,000 copies and is hugely popular with sports-loving children around the world. Gerard regularly visits schools to talk about his books.