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Neil Jenkins is a rugby legend, the working class hero from the Valleys who remains unaffected by fame and his astonishing achievements in the world game. When he announced recently his retirement from international rugby, Wales’s most capped player left behind an incredible legacy, not least his record as the top points scorer in test rugby, the first man to break the magical thousand points barrier. This official programme tells the official story of ‘the Ginger Monster’, the boy who, by grit, determination and talent clambered to the very pinnacle of the game. It tells how he had to overcome prejudice and the critics to prove he deserved his place among the all-time Welsh greats. It includes memorable action from his career with Pontypridd, Wales and the British Lions in South Africa in 1997, which to many was his crowning glory. With extensive interviews with the man himself and contributions from among others, Phil Bennett, Jonathan Davies, Rob Howley, Scott Gibbs and Jonny Wilkinson, Jenks is an affectionate tribute to a player who is held in such affection. He is still one of the boys, but he is also a true sporting hero. |
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DVD Description He is one of the greatest rugby players of modern times and as captain of the 2005 British and Irish Lions Brian O’Driscoll was set to confirm his outstanding credentials to the most famous rugby nation on the planet – New Zealand. But his tour was a bitter sweet affair with a heartbreaking conclusion. Forty five seconds into the First Test and captain O’Driscoll’s tour was over. His shoulder dislocated in a controversial challenge involving All Black skipper Tana Umaga. Now for the first time and in his own words O’Driscoll takes us through the incident packed tour, from departure to the final test match in Auckland – including his horror moment in Christchurch. With exclusive behind the scenes footage from one of the most incredible rugby tours in history. It’s O’Driscoll on the Lions, the All Blacks, Umaga, his own future and a lot more. Up close and intimate with one of rugby’s greats. Special Features |
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Featuring a programme dedicated to the rugby star Gareth Edwards. From his birth in 1947 to his retirement from the international game in 1978. Featuring all of his tries and highlights from his many international games as part of the Welsh squad. |
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Celebrates the astounding career of Cliff Morgan. |
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After 50 years of commentating, Bill McLaren can rightly be called the ‘voice of rugby’. On this DVD, he shares his memories of the many great games and teams that he has seen alongside several of the great players over the years. |
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Programme profiling some of the world’s greatest rugby players. |
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This unique authorized programme provides an exclusive and personal insight into the world of Jonny Wilkinson, one of the most high-profile players in the world today. Although still only 24, the England and Lions fly-half has already scored over 500 test points for England and has every chance of becoming the leading points scorer of all time before his glittering career comes to an end. Already he is a sporting icon. Here in his own words and for the first time Jonny talks exclusively about his meteoric rise to the top, from promising schoolboy to world beater. Complete with tributes from some of the greats in the game, such as Michael Lynagh, Joel Stransky, Gavin Hastings, Rob Andrew and Will Carling, this programme captures all the best action from his incredible career, with Newcastle, England and the Lions. Jonny takes us through what makes him tick, his incredible dedication, his desire always to improve. A quiet man off the pitch, he comes alive on it – leading by example with his devastating tackling, match-winning kicking and brilliant running skills. He has no weakness. He is the complete fly half – in short, “The Perfect 10″. |
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DVD Description Laurence Dallaglio, the hugely successful former England rugby captain, presents the greatest and craziest moments from the world of rugby in his first ever DVD – ‘Balls and Mauls’. Lawrence, a World Cup winner, British Lion, Wasps skipper and one of the greatest forwards of all time, kicks off his DVD with his collection of magical tries featuring rugby legends including Jason Robinson, Jeremy Guscott, Gareth Edwards, David Campese, the Underwood brothers and, of course, All Black colossus Jonah Lomu. He then moves on to uncover the tougher side of rugby with crunching challenges from the likes of Phil Vickery and Jonny Wilkinson. Plus for the first time, Lawrence selects his Greastest England dream team. You will be surprised by some of his selections! Balls and Mauls combines gripping rugby moments with Lawrence Dallaglio’s professional wisdom. It is rugby at its best, its maddest and its funniest, and all presented by a king of the game. Join Lawrence Dallaglio for rugby’s finest hour. Synopsis |
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DVD Description At the age of 24, Jonny Wilkinson (MBE) is one of the world’s youngest and most naturally gifted rugby players. The Newcastle Falcons and England fly-half has become one of the best goal-kickers the sport has ever seen, becoming the most potent weapon in England’s armoury. Best known for letting his famed left foot do all the talking – winning game after game with his unbelievable 85% kicking reliability, he has notched up 35 caps and more than 500 international points – easily an all-time record! Jonny Wilkinson – The Real Story traces Jonny’s life with family photographs and footage of Jonny kicking as a schoolboy for Farnham Juniors right through to his reactions on captaining England for the first time and winning the Grand Slam. Featuring interviews with ex-England captain Will Carling, players Michael Lynagh, Rob Andrew, Jonathan Davies and rugby fan Ian Botham, and including more than 30 minutes of scintillating action from England’s most successful ever period, this film gets under the skin of the present heart-throb of the English Rugby team as he prepares for his biggest challenge to date – the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup. Special Features Extended highlights of England’s match against France in April 2001 when they won 48-19 and Jonny Wilkinson became England’s leading points scorer |
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Incorporating the CBBC series, “Jonny’s Hotshots: How to Play Rugby My Way” is a practical, hands-on instruction DVD in which Jonny reveals and explains in detail the skills and expert techniques that have made him one of the world’s greatest rugby players. Aimed at teenagers who already know the basics, but equally applicable to adults who want to refine their skills, Jonny covers topics such as tackling, kicking goals, passing, team play, running with the ball and placekicking. There are exclusive interviews with Jonny and his family, unseen footage from the programmes, and Jonny’s rugby playing highlights. He also offers advice and tips on the broader aspects of the game, including health, positive-thinking, tactics, exercise and diet. |