Percy Bush - Welsh Rugby's Little Marvel and His Remarkable Victorian Family - Softcover

Ken Poole

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1784611212 ISBN 13: 9781784611217

Publisher: Y Lolfa Cyf, 2015

Synopsis

The book traces the life of famous Welsh rugby player Percy Bush from his earliest days. He was an extraordinary personality both on and off the field and despite only playing on eight occasions for Wales, his performances and the games he was associated with are legendary. Preface Chapter 1 - It s in the Genes Chapter 2 Rugby from the Early Beginnings Chapter 3 With the Old Crocks in Australia and New Zealand 1904 Chapter 4 International Player Chapter 5 The Rugby Championship of the World Chapter 6 Blue and Black Glory and Despair Chapter 7 Sojourn in France and Later Years Epilogue Bibliography

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About the Author

The author is currently head of Economic Development at Cardiff Council. From a rugby perspective he was capped for Wales at secondary school level, and also represented Welsh universities and played first class rugby for Cardiff, Pontypridd and Glamorgan Wanderers before returning to play second class rugby with Old Illtydian. He has played alongside many famous players: Gareth Edwards, Gerald Davies, Gareth Davies, Brynmor Williams and Tom David.

Edition details

• Publisher: Y Lolfa Cyf
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1784611212
• ISBN 13: 9781784611217
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160