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    From the history of Irish sports to biographies of international athletics superstars, these books in our sports collection make for excellent reading. Whether you’re passionate about football, rugby, or any other sport, these books bring the drama, dedication, and triumphs of the sports world to life. Find your next great sports read at Chapters Bookstore!

    Dean Karnazes: Ultramarathon Man [2017] paperback

    €13.00

    Ultrarunning legend Dean Karnazes has run 262 miles - the equivalent of ten marathons - without rest. He has run over mountains, across Death Valley, to the South Pole, and...

    White Jim: Red on Red [2023] paperback

    €13.00

    The untold story of the most contested fixture in world football 'A must read.' Henry Winter 'Superb.' Daniel Taylor Liverpool and Manchester. Two gloriously independent-minded, eclectic, culturally vibrant places. Yet...

    Kit Holden: Scheisse! We're Going Up! [2023] paperback

    €13.00

    SHORTLISTED FOR FOOTBALL BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2023------------A club on the rise. A city in flux. This is Union Berlin.No football club in the...

    Damian Lawlor: When the World Stops Watching: Is There Life After Sport? [2020] paperback

    €5.99€22.10

    Who am I now? That's the dilemma facing many elite athletes when they stop chasingtheir dreams and transition into retirement. Far too young for slippers and often at anage when...

    David Nolan: Big Boots to Fill [2023] hardback

    €24.70

    Big Boots to Fill is the story of Argentina's search for a worthy heir to the great Diego Maradona. When Maradona led Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986 and...

    Barry Hearn: Barry Hearn: My Life [2023] paperback

    €12.99

    THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*REVISED AND UPDATED*'I am the largest sports promoter in the world. I promote 11 sports to a global audience of billions of people every day of my...

    Danny Dreyer: Chi Running [2004] paperback

    €6.99€12.84

    Even the most minor of injuries can sideline a runner from being active for an extended period of time; some are even determined to run through the pain and risk...

    Alex Narey: The World's Greatest Golf Courses From Above [2023] hardback

    €24.99

    Golfers forever dream about playing in the most iconic locations, such as the beautiful Augusta National, the testing Valderrama or the legendary St Andrews, and The World's Greatest Golf Courses...

    Hall Eddie: The World's Strongest Book [2023] paperback

    €13.00

    Go behind the scenes with Eddie 'The Beast' Hall as we follow his incredible journey from World's Strongest Man to competing in 'The Heaviest Boxing Match in History' against his...

    Hunt Ben: Lando Norris [2023] paperback

    €19.50

    From established sports journalist Ben Hunt, the very first biography of the up-and-coming British driver Lando Norris, published on the brink of the British Grand Prix.As the youngest ever British...

    Collings Simon: Rugby World Cup France 2023 [2023] paperback

    €5.99

    The must-have companion to the greatest event in world rugby, the Rugby World Cup France 2023.Containing everything rugby fans will need to enjoy the World Cup, this official guide is...

    Ireland Alex: Pretty Poly [2023] hardback

    €32.50

    Pretty Poly tells the fascinating story of the football shirt, charting its dramatic evolution over a 150-year period, from modest beginnings to a product at the centre of a billion-dollar...

    King Of Strong Style [18]

    €23.40

    The life of the internationally famous professional wrestler Shinsuke Nakamura, from his childhood to the International Wrestling Grand Prix championship, and beyond! Before he became a star of American professional...

    Percy Boomer: On Learning Golf [2023] paperback

    €13.00

    'Among the best books ever written on playing the game' Golf.comWith a foreword by Edward, the late Duke of Windsor.Once named the most influential golf instructor of all time by...

    Matt & Tom Oldfield: Odegaard (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No.1 football series): Collect them all! [2023] paperback

    €9.10

    As the son of a former footballer, Martin Odegaard spent his early years at local Norwegian sports club Drammen Strong and, at the age of 10, joined the youth division...

    Paul Kimmage: Full Time: The Secret Life Of Tony Cascarino [2005] paperback

    €5.99€11.41

    In this compelling and sensationally honest book, Paul Kimmage strips away the public facade of an international football star. Tony Cascarino is a man scarred by childhood, haunted by indiscretion...

    David Maraniss: Path Lit by Lightning [2023] paperback

    €14.99

    A biography of America's greatest all-around athlete that "goes beyond the myth and into the guts of Thorpe's life, using extensive research, historical nuance, and bittersweet honesty" (Los Angeles Times),...

    Jimmy White: Jimmy White [2014] hardback

    €27.13

    They call me the People's Champion. All I've ever wanted to do is entertain the public and hear the roar of the crowd as they chant my name. From the...

    Dan Martin: Chased by Pandas [2023] paperback

    €6.99€14.30

    'This is Dan Martin's long-awaited autobiography, full of 'the warmth, sharp insights and vivid colour of his 14-year career' GuardianKnown, thanks to his racing style and attitude, for being one...

    Relentless: 12 Rounds To Success: Winner At The Sp [2023]

    €6.99€14.99

    __________ WINNER AT THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS *The Sunday Times Number One Business Bestseller*Out now: the knockout book about success and mindset, by one of boxing's most respected and influential...

    Simon Hughes: Yakking Around the World [2001] paperback

    €9.99

    This is a wry, acerbic and very funny trip around the world offering real insights into national and cricketing cultures while exploring male attitudes to sex, love and marriage and...

    Kieren Fallon: Form [2018] paperback

    €12.84

    THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS INTERNATIONAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEARKieren Fallon was one of the world's greatest jockeys, but his career was littered with controversial incidents. Now, in his powerful and...

    John Scally: 100 Great GAA Moments [2019] paperback

    €4.99€12.84

    In its long and rich history the GAA has provided many great moments. This book is a celebration of one hundred of the best of them: the Thunder and Lightning...

    Matthew Bazell: Wars of the Ring [2021] hardback

    €28.57

    Wars of the Ring is a pictorial celebration of half a century of unforgettable fights. It commemorates an array of legendary boxing matches held between 1970 and 2020. From the...

    Suzanne Wrack: A Woman's Game [2023] paperback

    €11.99

    ***WINNER OF A SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARD***A TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEARLONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR'A truly important book.' MEGAN RAPINOE'Hardhitting and clear...

    Pep Lijnders: Intensity [2023] paperback

    €13.00

    "Our identity is intensity," declares Liverpool FC assistant-coach Pep Lijnders in this compelling account of the 2021/22 season, and from the very first chapter he takes us on a thrilling...

    Henry Shefflin: The Autobiography [2016] paperback

    €5.99€14.30

    The long-awaited autobiography of the legendary hurler Henry ShefflinIn an era when Kilkenny established itself as the dominant force in hurling, one man stood out from a remarkable group of...

    Barry Ryan: The Ascent [2017] hardback

    €28.56

    For most of the 20th century, professional cycling was dominated by riders from the continental strongholds of France, Italy, Belgium and Spain, but in the 1980s two young men from...

    Carlton Kirby: Sticky Bottle [2023] hardback

    €22.10

    'Entertaining, quirky and an enjoyable read' - Phil Liggett MBE'A genuine one-off with a ready wit and a killer anecdote to hand at all times' - Rouleur Legendary commentator Carlton...

    Dk: The Football Book [2023] hardback

    €24.99

    This is the ultimate guide for any football fan who wants to know everything about the "beautiful game" - from World Cup winners to football skills and techniques.Whether you are...

    Matt & Tom Oldfield: Ultimate Football Heroes Bellingham [2023] paperback

    €3.99€9.10

    The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Hailing from a footballing family, Jude Bellingham started his football career as an under-8 at Birmingham City before going on to...

    Peter Cossins: The Monuments 2nd edition [2023] paperback

    €20.80

    An awe-inspiring history of the five most legendary "classic" races in world cycling.The Tour de France may provide the most obvious fame and glory, but it is cycling's one-day tests...

    Peter Stringer: Pulling the Strings [2016] paperback

    €3.99€22.84

    The long-awaited autobiography of Ireland's most beloved rugby player: Peter StringerWhen Peter Stringer played youth rugby, he was so small that people told his parents he shouldn't be allowed on...

    Tim Paine: The Complete Guide To Sports Massage 4th Edition [2023] paperback

    €32.50

    The Complete Guide to Sports Massage, 4th edition is a comprehensive, practical handbook. This is the must-have guide for students of sports therapy and anyone wanting a performance advantage. Featuring...

    Paul Kimmage: Engage [2012] paperback

    €6.99€14.27

    SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE CROSS SPORTS BOOK AWARDS BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR 'Engage!' was the last word Matt Hampson heard before dislocating his...

    Jim Stynes: My Journey [2012] paperback

    €5.99€21.41

    This is a moving, thrilling, inspirational: the autobiography of Jim Stynes. In July 2009, Jim Stynes was diagnosed with cancer and given less than a year to live. The diagnosis...

    Daniel Friebe: Jan Ullrich [2023] paperback

    €5.99€16.90

    Jan Ullrich: The Best There Never Was is the first biography of Jan Ullrich, arguably the most naturally talented cyclist of his generation, and also one of the most controversial...

    Luke Edwardes-Evans: The Official History Of The Tour De France [2023] hardback

    €23.99

    The Official History of the Tour de France - fully revised and updated for 2023 - is a celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events, and the premier...

    Sharron Davies: Unfair Play [2023] hardback

    €23.99

    On the face of it, women's sport is on the rise, garnering more attention and grassroots involvement than ever before. However, the truth is that in many respects progress is...

    Peter Cossins: Climbers [2023] paperback

    €14.30

    'Impeccably researched' - London Cyclist'The climbing fan's bible' - The Washing Machine Post 'A deep dive into and a celebration of mountain climbing' - Cyclist MagazineWhen, during the Pyrenean stages...

    Jonathan Wilson: Inverting The Pyramid [2023] paperback

    €8.99€16.90

    'MASTERFUL' Time Out'REVELATORY' Scotland on Sunday'GLORIOUSLY READABLE' Metro'FASCINATING' Independent 'EXCELLENT' Telegraph'ABSORBING' GuardianWinner of the British Sports Book AwardsFootball Book of the YearThe fifteenth anniversary edition, fully revised and updated, of...

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