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Sport Books

Sport Books

Allen & Unwin's range of sport books will keep nearly all sport-nutters happy. We have books on football, rugby, netball, tennis, running, hockey, golf, swimming, cricket and much, much more.

As fast paced as a Mark Ella backline play, as solid as Phil Kearns' front row and as controversial as a Robbie Deans selection, Inside the Wallabies is a fascinating, passionate and insightful history of the world of the Australian Rugby Union. It is a book no rugby fan can be without.

In his authorised biography, we learn why Johnny Lewis is not only Australia's greatest ever fight trainer, but why he is a winner, and why those around him are winners.

Anita Bean's Sports Nutrition for Women is written by an experienced sports nutritionist. This clear and accessible book provides general nutrition advice as well as addressing the issues that are specific to active women.

Australia you little* beauty is an intimate and at times poignant account, in which Justin Langer looks back on the mateship, change room antics and onfield triumphs which made up his 105-Test innings as a member of one of the game's greatest teams.

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Frith on Cricket

by David Frith

Drawing on nearly 40 years of commenting on the game, this is a collection of the very best of pieces from the doyen of Australian cricket writing.

AUD $45.00

Golden Boy

by Christian Ryan

Shedding new light on the 'club' of Lillee, Marsh and the Chappells, Golden Boy examines the most tumultuous era of Australian cricket through the len... more

AUD $26.99

Jamie Whincup

by Jamie Whincup

A year in the life of V8 Supercar Champion Jamie Whincup, as he sets out to win his third consecutive title and overcomes the drama surround... more

AUD $32.99

Maradona

by Jimmy Burns

Completely up-to-date biography of the world's most famous footballer of all time, Diego Maradona.

AUD $24.99

St Andrews: The home of golf

by Henry Lord Oliver Gregory

A lavish, full-colour exploration of the Scottish town whose name is synonymous with golf.

AUD $59.99

Dogs At War

by Graeme Hughes

Both the autobiography of one of The Bulldogs' favoured sons and a revealing, insider's look at the workings of a football club, one that has experien... more

AUD $35.00

The Danihers

by Terry Daniher, Neale Daniher, Anthony Daniher, and Chris Daniher

A revealing account of how four unassuming blokes from the bush endeared themselves to Australian Rules fans and became part of football folklore. Now... more

AUD $32.99

Higher, Richer, Sleazier

by Roy Masters

A passionate polemic about money, sportsmanship, drugs and the future of sport, from a renowned former NRL coach and acclaimed and controversial journ... more

AUD $24.99