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.

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
Rugby League action from Down Under as the GB Lions take on superpowers New Zealand and Australia on foreign soil. LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN 2006 is a no-holds-barred, juggernaut of a film, with unparalleled access - no one has ever been this close before.

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.