Rugby League Bravehearts

The History of Scottish Rugby League

By Gavin Willacy

Foreword by Alan Tait

On Wednesday 17 July, Scotland Rugby League will be hosting a press conference/book launch at Glasgow Hawks RFC, Old Anniesland, Anniesland Road, Glasgow from 12 till 2pm.

It is to promote the forthcoming and inaugural Scotland v England Amateur International in Glasgow on Saturday, with several players and management present, and a new kit to model!

At the same time, we shall be launching the new book 'RUGBY LEAGUE BRAVEHEARTS - The History of Scottish Rugby League' written by Gavin Willacy, which covers in depth 109 years of Scottish involvement in rugby league from Scottie Donaldson heading south to play in the Northern Union in 1893 to the rise of domestic rugby league in Scotland throughout the nineties to the present day, via the glory days of Dave Valentine, George Fairbairn and Alan Tait.

You are cordially invite to attend the event in the pavilion. If you would like to come, RSVP to this email address or to markdingwall@btinternet.com or call Gavin Willacy on 07796 442 041.

London League Publications are pleased to announce the publication of Rugby League Bravehearts - The History of Scottish Rugby League by Gavin Willacy.

Despite never having a professional club, Scotland has a rich Rugby League history. From the sport’s earliest years, there have been Scottish players in English Rugby League, including Great Britain internationals such as Dave Valentine, George Fairbairn and Alan Tait.

Since 1995, Scotland have competed on the international stage, including in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup. Since the barriers between Union and League came down in 1995, two Challenge Cup Finals have been staged at Murrayfield.

The book includes:

A full record of Scotland’s international matches

Interviews with key Scotland players including Darren Shaw, Scott Cram, Lee Penny, Billy Gamba and The Honourable Michael Hubbard

Profiles of past Scottish professionals from Dave Valentine and Roy Kinnear to George Fairbairn and George Graham

Scottish players’ participation in representative matches

Scottish Students and domestic amateur Rugby League

Lavishly illustrated, with over 30 photos and illustrations, this 208 page book will be of interest to all Rugby League supporters and those interested in the development of sport in Scotland. It is available from all good bookshops including Sportspages, Smiths of Wigan and the London Broncos club shop at £9.95.

The Scotland Rugby League website has teamed-up with the publishers to offer you the chance to purchase the book at the discounted price of £9 (p&p free).  To qualify for this offer, please print and send this page, together with your cheque to:

London League Publications Ltd, PO Box 10441, London E14 0SB

Please send me …  copy/ies of Rugby League Bravehearts @ £9.00 per copy.

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ISBN: 1903659-05-1

For a review copy, please phone or fax London League Publications Ltd on 020-7515-2001, or email: peter@ plush.worldonline.co.uk