The hard-hitting and forthright autobiography of the Cork Con, Munster, Ireland and Lions rugby legend - a number one bestseller.
Donal Lenihan was born in Cork on 12 September 1959 and educated at Christian Brothers School and UCC, leading rugby teams at all age levels, including Ireland schools, and winning multiple honours. A loyal servant of Cork Constitution and Munster, Lenihan won the first of his 52 senior Ireland caps against Australia in November 1981, at the age of 22, and played in eleven Five Nations championships and two World Cups, captaining his country 17 times, before playing his final Test match against Wales in January 1992. He went on to manage both Ireland and the British & Irish Lions and is now a much-respected analyst of the game for RTE and columnist with the Irish Examiner.
Always a writer of authority, Lenihan tells his story in the
careful, meticulous way that any readers of his columns will
recognise. There's a steel to him that shines through here, whether
dealing with the political situation in Ireland during his playing
days or the dreadful tragedies that robbed him of two of his
children at an early age.
*Irish Times, Sports Books of the Year*
Always a writer of authority, Lenihan tells his story in the
careful, meticulous way that any readers of his columns will
recognise. There's a steel to him that shines through here, whether
dealing with the political situation in Ireland during his playing
days or the dreadful tragedies that robbed him of two of his
children at an early age.
*Irish Times, Sports Books of the Year*
Particularly good on Ireland's Triple Crown teams of the 1980s,
Lenihan is also revealing about his varied experiences with the
Lions as player and manager.
*Sunday Times, Sports Books of the Year*
Full of wit, insight and emotional sincerity, this is a fine rugby
book by a sporting great.
*RTE Radio 1, Today Show*
An enjoyable and engaging read... offers both a cold and
affectionate eye on all aspects of the game.
*Irish Examiner*
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