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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. |
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. |
Welsh Rugby’s Six Of The Best - The Seventies
12th March 2009
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Includes the victory over Scotland in 1971 and over Ireland in 1976. |
League Of Their Own 2: Warriors Down Under
11th March 2009
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DVD Description It was brutal and sometimes bloody - it was exhilarating, emotional and often controversial, it was the Great Britain Rugby League Lions Down Under and this is the real behind the scenes story of one of the most remarkable sports tours on record. Warriors Down Under is the hard-hitting follow up to the acclaimed League of Their Own, but this time it really is access all areas, providing the most intense and powerful insight into the make up of these extraordinary men. Coached again by Wigan Warriors Brian Noble and led by Leeds Rhinos’ Jamie Peacock, the Lions faced four tests in as many weeks against the two best sides in the world, Australia and New Zealand. The 2006 Tri-Nations series proved to be the ultimate examination of their courage and character. Bruised and battered on the pitch and hounded by a hostile media off it, the Lions astounded their critics to beat the Aussies on a glorious night in Sydney. Then St Helens star Sean Long shocked the sport by quitting the tour as his side faced one final make or break game. Warriors Down Under is the stunning, uncompromising but riveting account of rugby league’s ultimate challenge. Blood, sweat and tears - No-one has got this close to the sport before. Synopsis |
A League Of Their Own
10th March 2009
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DVD Description The compelling behind the scenes documentary For the first time ever, the RFL has allowed cameras to capture the pain, pressure and passion as the British national team – the GB Lions – compete for glory in the world’s leading international series. League Of Their Own offers a remarkable insight into the minds of the men who lay their bodies on the line for national success. They are the game’s big stars; men like Keith Senior, Adrian Morley, Stuart Fielden and Brian Carney. Filmed over a six week period during the Gillette Tri-Nations against New Zealand and Australia, from the blood stained medical room to the emotionally charged dressing rooms and the thunderous intensity of a test match, League of Their Own captures it all. With extraordinary access and brutal honesty, this is a truly up close and personal account of arguably the world’s most demanding sport. Are you tough enough to watch? This DVD also contains extensive match highlights from the tournament. |
The Story Of Rugby
09th March 2009
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The Story Of Rugby : The history of the game of Rugby from conception when William Webb-Ellis when he picked up the ball and ran, through to the modern game. Featuring action from Jonah Lomu, Lawrence Dallaglio, Gareth Edwards and Barry John. |
Rugby Super League Cup Final 2004
08th March 2009
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The final between Bradford Bulls and the Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford on October 6th 2004. |