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Brian O’Driscoll’s Lions Diary
30th June 2009
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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 |
Gatland’s Guns! England 19 - Wales 26
23rd June 2009
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DVD Description Jubilation was the word as Wales celebrated their long awaited victory against England at Twickenham stadium on Saturday 2nd February. Now you can re-live the excitement over again as the entire match has been immortalised forever on this explosive DVD Gatland’s Guns!, including extra bonus feature pre- game build up and post match interviews with the team. Two late tries in 3 minutes (Lee Byrne & Mike Phillips) and an incredible performance from man of the match James Hook paved the way for one of Wales’ most sensational victories to date, beating England 26:19. It was a magnificent result for the new coaching team of Warren Gatland, Shaun Edwards and Rob Howley. A fantastic start for what seems destined to be a truly dynamic team. Relive every minute of Wales Stunning Victory that wiped out the 20 years of Twickenham hurt Synopsis |
Calcutta Cup 2008
01st May 2009
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A souvenir of Scotland’s recent 15-9 victory over England in the historic Calcutta Cup fixture. Featuring the match in its entiriety and an exclusive interview with Head Coach Frank Hadden and Captain Mike Blair. |
Legendary All Blacks
16th April 2009
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On this one-of-a kind programme, broadcasters Keith Quinn and John Macbeth take a look at the greatest achievements and moments of players who have graced the New Zealand national rugby team. Players like George Nepia, Colin Pinetree Meads, Zinzan Brooke, Grant Fox, Sean Fitzpatrick, Jonah Lomu, and the present-day hero Christian Cullen are all featured. Great moments include the winning of the inaugural World Cup in front of a crowd of 48,000 at Eden Park in Auckland against the French in 1987, Jonah Lomu playing in the 1995 World Cup in South Africa, and much, much more. This thrilling DVD is quite simply All-Black Rugby at its best! |
Gillette Tri-Nations Official Review
18th March 2009
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DVD Description
It was the most compelling and controversial Gillette Tri-Nations tournament ever and it culminated in arguably the greatest game of Rugby League ever played. Australia dethroned the Kiwis in nerve shredding extra time of a quite breathless Final.Yet, that barely tells the story of an extraordinary two months of competition. Great Britain’s Sean Long quit the tour New Zealand were docked two points for fielding an ineligible player and Australia’s giant prop Willie Mason upset the Lions and the Kiwis with his no-nonsense approach! Enjoy again the highlights from ALL seven matches, including that pulsating Final. Relive the unforgettable night in Sydney when Great Britain produced one of their greatest ever performances to dump the Aussies on home soil and witness the amazing match in Melbourne, when Australia came back from the brink to break Kiwi hearts. From Lockyer to Long, Wellens to Wiki and Stacey Jones to Jamie Peacock, the stars of the game are all here. This is the rough, tough and always enthralling story of Rugby League’s hardest international series - The 2006 Gillette Tri-Nations. Synopsis |
Wales Rugby Grand Slam 2005 - The Year of the Dragon
17th March 2009
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First and foremost, don’t buy this DVD if you’re looking for a review of the tournament, or even a wholly unbiased summary of the matches involving Wales. That’s not what we’re talking about here. If you’re English, Scottish, Irish or French, you won’t be interested - this DVD has not been put together with you in mind, so steer clear to avoid disappointment. If, however, you’re Welsh, and aged between 7 and 70, read on. This is a celebration of the season we had all waited for for 27 years: the season that saw Welsh rugby throw off the shackles off under-achievement, that saw running rugby win the day, that saw the little guy put the big guy on his a*se. The season that saw Wales win the Grand Slam in Cardiff. First concern: is this out too soon? England’s World Cup review came out within weeks, and led to widespread disappointment, and a flood of English fans being forced to buy the Final DVD as well. This selection appears less than a month after Michael and Alfie raised the trophy in Cardiff, so it’s only natural that similar concerns should arise here. But worry not. We’re treated to full highlights (not just the scores, but around half an hour of action) from all five games - and by God, does it bring it back. Hiding behind the sofa as Gav lined up his penalty against England (not a luxury afforded me at the stadium first time round!) and actually leaping as it sailed over - only coming back to earth to appreciated Eddie Butler’s, “Shave away, Gavin, shave away!” There’s an in-depth interview with Martyn Williams, as well as talking heads from a lot of the other lads (Stephen Jones, Ton Shanklin, Michael Owen, Mike Ruddock and others), which is interesting in itself: there’s also rundown of the top ten best Welsh tries of the tournament, as a lovely little extra, which bears repeat and repeat and repeat viewing. This is not a historical record - this is a historical celebration, a celebration that you will be proud to share with your kids and your grandkids in years to come. Apologies if this sounds melodramatic, but Welsh rugby fans will understand. If there’s one thing better than being able to say, “I was there”, it’s being able to say, “I was there. See?” Buy it. Watch it. Love it. |
The Story Of Gareth Edwards
16th March 2009
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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. |
Wales Grand Slam 2005 (Collectors Edition)
15th March 2009
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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! |
All Time Greatest Ever Welsh XV
14th March 2009
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An insight into the true greats of Welsh Rugby,and how they would shape in all time XV, well worth the purchase! |
Welsh Rugby’s Six Of The Best
13th March 2009
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Traces the successes of the Welsh side through the seventies, eighties and nineties. Boxset, each decade is also available on their own, sometimes it is cheaper to buy them individually. |