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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!

    Adharanand Finn: WAY OF THE RUNNER Z44 [2015] paperback

    €3.99€4.99

    A journey into Japan's fabled running culture from the award-winning author of RUNNING WITH THE KENYANSWelcome to Japan, the most running-obsessed nation on earth, a place where...A 135-mile relay race...

    Adharanand Finn: RUNNING WITH THE KENYANS [2013] paperback

    €5.99€6.99

    Sunday Times Sports Book of the YearShortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year AwardWinner - Best New Writer category at the British Sports Book AwardsAfter years of...

    Secret Footballer The: The Secret Footballer: What Goes on Tour [2018] paperback

    €4.99

    Since his first book was published in 2012, The Secret Footballer has been able to take the reader behind the scenes of footballers' lives like no other player has been...

    Simon Hughes: Ring of Fire [2017] paperback

    €11.70

    Following the success of Simon Hughes' Red Machine and Men in White Suits, books which depicted Liverpool FC's domination during the 1980s and its subsequent fall in the 1990s, Ring...

    Simon Hughes: MEN IN WHITE SUITS W2 [2016] paperback

    €5.99€11.70

    In Men in White Suits, Simon Hughes meets some of the most colourful characters to have played for Liverpool Football Club during the 1990s. The resulting interviews, set against the...

    Bear Grylls: How to Stay Alive [2019] paperback

    €6.99€13.00

    THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE ADVENTURER IN YOUR LIFE: AN ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE FROM THE WORLD'S LEADING SURVIVAL EXPERT.___________'A good gift for budding adventurers.' i paperDo you know how to......

    Michael Embacher: Cyclepedia [2019] hardback

    €18.75

    Architect and designer Michael Embacher's unique collection of more than 250 bicycles, the only one of its kind, was lovingly collected over many years and exhibited around the world. This...

    James Haskell: Approach Without Caution: The essential guide to upgrading your mindset and achieving success [2023] paperback

    €13.99

    Is there always someone else to blame for your failures?Afraid of putting the real work in to achieve your goals?Are you sick of just being average and want to start...

    United Manchester: Manchester United: Unscripted W2 [2021] hardback

    €23.99

    It's hard to imagine a football club with a better catalogue of stories thanManchester United.The club's rich history has been punctuated by success, tragedy and drama,with an all-star cast wrapped...

    Dennis Bailey: Bike Repair & Maintenance for Dummies [2009] paperback

    €21.00

    By coupling step-by-step instructions and detailed photos and illustrations, Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies gives readers the information they need to keep their bikes in working order, often without...

    Jackie Macmullan: BEST AMERICAN SPORTS WRITING 2020 W4 [2020] paperback

    €5.99€18.99

    For over twenty-five years, The Best American Sports Writing has built a solid reputation by showcasing the greatest sports journalism of the previous year, culled from hundreds of national, regional,...

    Alun Wyn Jones: Belonging: The Autobiography [2021] paperback

    €6.99€17.99

    'A true warrior. He demands excellence from himself and others around him. He has had success and disappointment, joy and sadness. People think they know him but unless you read...

    Harry Pearson: TRUNDLERS W9 [2014] paperback

    €9.99

    Some men are born medium-paced, some achieve medium-pace, and some have medium-pace thrust upon them.Bowlers who take wickets not with pace or spin, but - at speeds between 65 and...

    Keith Falkiner: The Green Devils: The Irish and Manchester United [2008] hardback

    €5.99€7.99

    When an Irish immigrant priest helped found the Newton Heath Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Football Club in 1878, he began a link between the Irish and the club that would...

    Colin Murray: Fighting Talk: Flimsy Facts, Sweeping Statements and Inspired Sporting Hunches [2008] hardback

    €17.00

    The Sports Fact: the bedrock of any self-respecting fan, the trump card of the pub conversation. We cant quote Shakespeare or remember our loved ones birthdays - superfluous! - but...

    Simon Mugford: Messi Rules (Football Superstars) [2022] paperback

    €3.99€9.10

    Is Lionel Messi your number 1 footballer? In this NEWLY REVISED edition, we bring you fully up to date with Messi's story so far and feature his stats and achievements...

    Sean Obrien: FUEL W2 [2021] paperback

    €6.99€11.99

    'He's one of the best players I've ever played with. As a forward, I'd say he's the best.' Johnny SextonSean O'Brien does not come from a traditional rugby background. He...

    Joe Schmidt: ORDINARY JOE W2 [2020] paperback

    €5.99€13.00

    'He's a great coach. He lives and breathes the game. There's nothing he doesn't know' Brian O'Driscoll'The best coach Irish rugby - arguably Irish sport - has ever had' Malachy...

    Dónal Mcanallen: The Pursuit of Perfection: The Life, Death and Legacy of Cormac McAnallen [2018] paperback

    €8.99

    In 2001, Cormac McAnallen was voted Young Footballer of the Year. In 2003, he helped Tyrone to its first-ever All-Ireland championship win, and was named an All-Star. He was, by...

    Ruud Gullit: How To Watch Football: Gullit Ruud [2017] paperback

    €5.99

    How can one striker be better than three? Why do the best defenders never need to make a tackle? What's the secret of Tiki-taka?Welcome to Ruud Gullit's masterclass on how...

    Zlatan Ibrahimovic: I AM ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC W3 [2013] paperback

    €4.99€16.90

    I AM ZLATAN - the explosive, critically-acclaimed memoir of Manchester United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic, one of the world's most gifted and controversial footballers'Why be a Fiat when you can be...

    Chris Anderson: The Numbers Game: Why Everything You Know About Football is Wrong [2014] paperback

    €5.99€12.00

    Discover football's astonishing hidden rules in The Numbers Game by Chris Anderson and David Sally*Fully updated with a new World Cup chapter* Football has always been a numbers game: 4-4-2,...

    Steve Newell: COMPLETE GOLF MANUAL W2 [2019] hardback

    €12.99€19.99

    Covering every aspect of the game, this is the ultimate self-improvement guide for every player - from the novice to the experienced club golfer. Showing readers exactly what it takes...

    Dean Miller: WWE SmackDown 20 Years and Counting [2019] hardback

    €22.50

    This action-packed anniversary edition covers 20 years of WWE's popular blue brand-SmackDown. Spectacular full-colour photographs from WWE's own archive capture the most unforgettable moments, both in the ring and behind-the-scenes.Key...

    Rob Lipsett: The Rob Lipsett Game Plan: Transform Your Body with My 3 Point Mindset, Nutrition and Training Plan [2019] paperback

    €14.99

    'Ireland's answer to Joe Wicks' Irish IndependentPersonal trainer and YouTube favourite, Rob Lipsett, will share with you his secrets to shaping up and getting fit at home and in the...

    HURT HB W2

    €0.00

    'Rugby is great for the soul but terrible for the body.'Rugby hurts. It demands mental resilience and resistance to pain. It explores character, beyond a capacity to endure punishment. Dylan...

    Steve Pantaleo: WWE World of the Rock [2018] hardback

    €9.99

    Celebrate the impressive career of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson with this comprehensive visual guide, which chronicles every step from his explosive WWE debut match to his full-blown Superstar status. Dubbed...

    Royal Geographical Society: Mountaineers: Great tales of bravery and conquest [2019] hardback

    €31.25

    Celebrating a tradition of bravery, thirst for knowledge, and pursuit of glory, this book tells the stories of the most famous mountaineers in history and explores the climbs that they...

    Dean Miller: WWE Absolutely Everything You Need to Know [2017] hardback

    €19.99

    Packed with fun facts, bizarre-but-true tales, and quirky insights into everyone's favorite sports entertainment stars. From memorable matches to signature moves and fan-favorite quotes, this book covers all the stars,...

    Alex Silver-Fagan: Get Strong For Women: Lift Heavy, Train Hard, See Results [2018] paperback

    €16.25

    Empower your body and mind with this wonderful workout book and begin your journey to becoming your highest and strongest self. Ladies, want to know what your body is really...

    Steve Sleight: The Complete Sailing Manual [2017] hardback

    €31.25

    Whether you're a novice or experienced skipper, everything you need to know about sailing is in this book. A market leader in sailing guides, the fourth edition of The Complete...

    Dean Miller: WWE BOOK OF TOP 10S W2 [2017] hardback

    €13.00

    From the top 10 Champions to the most popular matches ever, this WWE trivia book ranks everything in the world of WWE in fun and bite-sized lists. WWE: Book of...

    Sam Woodworth: Foam Roller Exercises: Relieve Pain, Prevent Injury, Improve Mobility [2017] paperback

    €16.90

    Foam rollers have become a staple of the home gym, and are a trusted tool to avoid injury and aid recovery. Foam Roller Exercises shows you how to make the...

    Colin Towell: The Survival Handbook [2016] paperback

    €16.99

    Survive anything life throws at you with The Survival Handbook. Served in a handy mess tin, The Survival Book is the ultimate visual guide to camping, wilderness, and outdoor survival...

    Colin Willock: The New ABC of Shooting: A Complete Guide to Game and Shooting [2008] hardback

    €34.25

    "The New ABC of Shooting" is a fully revised edition of the classic handbook, providing a concise and authoritative guide to all branches of the sport.It contains sections on game...

    Bobby Charlton: 1966: My World Cup Story [2017] paperback

    €11.70

    Fifty years on, the ultimate football and World Cup legend Sir Bobby Charlton looks back on England's greatest sporting triumph Wembley, 1966. England wins the World Cup to roars of...

    Uli Hesse: Bayern: Creating a Global Superclub [2017] paperback

    €12.00

    'MASTERFUL' Raphael HonigsteinThe story of superclub Bayern Munich by the critically acclaimed author of Tor!Bayern Munich is a team of extremes. They are the most passionately supported club in Germany...

    George Plimpton: Mad Ducks and Bears: Football Revisited [2016] paperback

    €14.00

    From the author of Paper Lion Following his turn as a Detroit Lions rookie in Paper Lion, George Plimpton returns to the field of American football and focuses on the...

    Richard Askwith: Today We Die a Little: Emil Zátopek, Olympic Legend to Cold War Hero [2017] paperback

    €16.90

    LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE CROSS SPORTS BOOK AWARDS BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR The definitive biography of one of the greatest, most...

    Uli Hesse: Bayern: Creating a Global Superclub [2016] paperback

    €19.50

    Bayern Munich is a team of extremes. They are the most passionately supported club in Germany and the most hated. There is no doubt that they are the most successful....

    George Plimpton: Shadow Box: An Amateur in the Ring [2016] paperback

    €13.00

    From the author of Paper Lion Stepping into the ring against light-heavyweight champion Archie Moore, George Plimpton pauses to wonder what ever induced him to become a participatory journalist. Bloodied...

    Tim Moore: French Revolutions: Cycling the Tour de France (Yellow Jersey Cycling Classics) [2014] paperback

    €11.70

    Battling it out with the old men on butchers' bikes across the plains of Aquitaine and pursued by cattle over Europe's second highest road, Moore soon finds himself resorting to...

    Tim Moore: French Revolutions: Cycling the Tour de France [2012] paperback

    €13.00

    'Bill Bryson on two wheels' IndependentSelf-confessed loafer Tim Moore, seduced by the speed and glamour of the biggest annual sporting event in the world, sets out to cycle the Tour...

    H G Bissinger: Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream [2005] paperback

    €7.99€16.90

    In the state of Texas American football is a religion. And nowhere is more fanatical about its football than the small town of Odessa. There, every Friday night from September...

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