Rugby DVDs

Leinster, Heineken Cup 2011 – Champions Of Europe

Mark — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:06:35 +0000

It was the greatest turn-around in Heineken Cup Final history … featuring the most sensational individual performance in memory.

Leinster, led by inspirational captain Leo Cullen and inspired by the brilliant Jonny Sexton, are Champions of Europe again and how!

By half time at Cardiff s Millennium Stadium the 2009 Heineken Cup winners trailed Northampton 22 – 6. They had been convincingly out-played as the underdog Saints had smashed their way to three tries – there was no way back, surely? Well, this is Leinster and yes there was.

Sexton s half time address turned the tide defeat was unthinkable, unacceptable. Leo Cullen s side were intent on making history.

The second half was an Irish storm an unstoppable surge of Leinster passion, fire and fury. Twenty seven unanswered points … two tries for man of the match, Sexton 28 points in all for the fly half. Nathan Hines score confirmed the demise of the English foe and Leinster had European rugby s ultimate prize once more.

Leinster were a team of heroes, driven by belief and experience with leadership throughout the field exemplified by O’ Driscoll, Heaslip and Horgan.

Relive every extraordinary minute of the most amazing Heineken Cup Final EVER! Leinster, Heineken Cup 2011 Champions of Europe.

Double disc featuring:

Disc 1: The Heineken Cup tournament match highlights
Disc 2: The incredible Heineken Cup Final in full plus exclusive interviews and celebrations.

Living with Lions Anniversary Collector’s Edition

Mark — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:54:09 +0000

Very good fly on the wall documentary. Follow the highs and lows of the British lions Squad Tour of South Africa in 1997.

British and Irish Lions 2009: Living With The Pride (South Africa 2009)

Mark — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:09:59 +0000

In 1997, Living with Lions – the behind the scenes story of the British & Irish Lions Tour of South Africa – was acclaimed as one of the greatest sports films ever made. Now, 12 years on, the Lions are back in South Africa and so are our film crew, recording every minute of what was one of the greatest Lions Test Series of all time.

With unprecedented access to all areas of the Tour, Living with the Pride is the most intimate, honest and intense portrait of life as a Lion ever produced.

From the Pennyhill Park training camp to the magnificent final Test victory in Johannesburg, this is the inside story of how players who are normally the fiercest of opponents turned themselves into a band of brothers desperate to restore pride to The Jersey. Their grueling 10-match tour of the World Champions’ back yard asked questions of the players’ mental and physical strength like never before.

Lions legend and Head Coach Ian McGeechan worked closely with our film crew to make an astonishing no-holds-barred documentary. With access to every player, an open door to every team meeting, training session, selection meeting as well as excusive access to the passion, fury and ultimately elation of the Lions dressing room, this is a unique and uncompromising insight into life on a Lions Tour, described by Tour Manager Gerald Davies as ‘The last great adventure in rugby’.

No Lions Series has ever been closer, with many commentators describing the second Test as ‘the greatest rugby match ever’. Sometimes hilarious, but often brutal, bruising and moving, Living With The Pride is the official and exclusive behind the scenes story of one of the most exhilarating, emotional and memorable sports tours of all time.

Over 100 minutes of DVD extras including:

All the team and management speeches in their entirety
The best training sessions uncut
All the bonus footage filmed for the website (18 short videos)
The Lions ‘on the prowl’ in South Africa
Meet the Backroom Staff Player Cams Uncut
Fan Cams Uncut

Calcutta Cup 2006

Mark — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:08:35 +0000

DVD Description
The six nations tournament is one of the greatest rugby competitions in the world, and the jewel in the crown is the Calcutta Cup. In 2006, England were favourites to overwhelm the Scots. It had been six long years since their supporters had celebrated a Scotland victory. However, when the team came out into the cauldron of Murrayfield and Flower of Scotland rang out through the stadium, maybe this was the day when the impossible could happen. The next 80 minutes were to be a testament to the sheer determination of a team who simply would not consider defeat. It was one of the greatest victories in the history of Scottish rugby. This DVD re-lives that momentous occasion, along with highlights of the stunning victory over tournament favourites France, and the defeat in Rome of Italy.

Synopsis
It had been six years since Scotland last won the Calcutta Cup over England. Once again England were favourites but they had reckoned without a spirited Scottish team playing at home in Murrayfield determined to triumph with a remarkable victory. Also features highlights from Scotland’s games against France and Italy.

Official History Of Welsh Rugby

Mark — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:44:47 +0000

Programme chronicles the history of Welsh rugby

Carnegie Challenge Cup Final 2009

Mark — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:04:52 +0000

All the match coverage from the Carnegie Challenge Cup Final 2009, when the Warrington Wolves faced off against the Huddersfield Giants.

Wales Grand Slam 2008 – 7 Days to Grand Slam Glory!

Mark — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:15:03 +0000

Presented by the flying winger Shane Williams this is the Official Team Wales documentary DVD of their RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam success. Features incredible behind-the-scenes footage throughout the campaign including exclusive interviews and insight from the players and coaches, unique training-ground footage, incredible fly-on-the-wall footage from the dressing room before, at half-time and after the France game and much, much more. Never have the emotions of a Grand Slam-winning team been captured so vividly and this is a must watch for all Welsh fans. The programme is interspersed with highlights from all of the Welsh victories.

Wales Grand Slam 2005 (Collectors Edition)

Mark — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:05:57 +0000

As a Welsh person and Welsh rugby fanatic, you couldn’t ask for a better Christmas present. Every match in full of the 2005 Grand Slam winning Welsh team. Every match in unbelievable. The skill level of all teams that year were outstanding,making this tournament the most exciting in years. I am sure that even if you are not Welsh you have to admit the team was exceptional and deserved to win. The action in each game was so intense and gripping it had viewers all over on the edge of their seats. Matches include, the close battle with England,the rout of Italy, the outstanding comeback at France, the exciting game with Scotland and the jawdropping final encounter with Ireland. Each match also inludes interviews with coach Mike Ruddock, Man of the tournament Martyn Williams and others.
A must have for any Welsh person!

Wales Grand Slam 2008 Official Review – Collectors Edition

Mark — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:03:29 +0000

All the best bits from Wales’s triumphant 2008 6 Nations Tournament

They defied all the odds and all the doubters to perform a sporting miracle! Out of the rubble of their Rugby World Cup, Wales are Grand Slam champions once again!

And they did it in style – they ran, they stepped and they lit up the Six Nations. The Red Dragon belching out fire and flame on the way to an extraordinary second Slam in four years!

Led on the field by the mighty Ryan Jones and off it by the dream team of new head coach Warren Gatland and his much acclaimed assistant, Shaun Edwards – Wales was an irresistible, irrepressible force

They claimed their first win at Twickenham for 20 years as they came from 13 points down to stun the English. The Scots and Italy were swept aside and then in the cauldron of Croke Park, the brilliant Shane Williams inspired his side to Triple Crown success at the expense of Ireland.

And then it was France for the Grand Slam at the Millennium. Shane Williams broke the Wales try scoring record and Martyn Williams – who had to be talked out of retirement before the competition had even started – finally, broke the Gallic resistance.

Relive all the best moments from those five magnificent Welsh victories AND on disc two enjoy the entire Grand Slam game again as Wales make their passionate nation proud!

Jenks – A Rugby Legend

Mark — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:57:27 +0000

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.