Union: The Heart of Rugby

by Paul Thomas, Martin Johnson (Contributor), John Kirwan (Contributor)

UNION: THE HEART OF RUGBY is a stunning global portrait of the true heart and soul of rugby.
Featuring 150 original and evocative images captured by many of the world's great rugby photographers and a text by award winning author Paul Thomas that is founded on exclusive interviews with five of the games greatest players from New Zealand, Australia, France, South Africa and England: John Kirwan, Nick Farr-Jones, Philippe Sella, Joel Stransky and Martin Johnson.
Union is a magnificent celebration of the themes and values that underpin the sport: heroes, pride, glory, courage, team, passion and honour.

199 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Paul Thomas is a novelist, scriptwriter, journalist and sports biographer. Thomas has also worked as an editor, public relations executive and a consultant. He is a prolific writer who has written numerous novels, select sports biographies and a collection of short stories. As a celebrated crime writer, Thomas is known for the comedic and satiric qualities of his books as well as an ability to depict crisp realism. Paul Thomas is based in Wellington.