My Autobiography

Rory Best

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Hodder Paperback
13 July 2021

Autobiography: sport; Sports teams & clubs; Rugby Union

'Extraordinary . . . great fun' Barry Egan, Irish Sunday Independent

'A wonderful story . . . vivid and comprehensive.' Stephen Jones, Sunday Times

''Throughout it all though there is a feeling of warmth for the sport and for others. Above all there is a sense of achievement . . . Best was never one of the glamour boys, but he deserves star billing.' Daily Telegraph

Rory Best is widely-regarded as one of Ireland's greatest ever captains. Entrusted by Joe Schmidt to lead the side that looked on the wane following the 2015 World Cup, Best's inspirational leadership skills and abrasive qualities proved to be the foundation stones for the most successful period in Ireland's history.

His first year in charge saw Ireland complete a hat-trick of victories against the southern hemisphere 'Big Three', including leading his side to a first ever victory over world champions New Zealand in Chicago, a feat that etched Best's place in Irish sporting folklore and ended the All Blacks' record-winning streak of 18 Test victories.

Ireland's annus mirabilis under Best's captaincy would come in 2018 however, when he led the side to only their third Grand Slam title, culminating with a famous victory over England at Twickenham, and a record-breaking run of 12 successive Test victories.

When he stepped down as Ireland captain at the age of 37 following the World Cup in Japan, his fourth tournament, history will no doubt also judge Best to be one of their greatest forwards.

A hugely-popular figure across the game, Best finished his career as Ireland's most capped forward, behind only Brian O'Driscoll and Ronan O'Gara in the all-time records, and also made over 200 appearances for his province Ulster.

By: Rory Best
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 280g
ISBN: 9781529362442
ISBN 10: 152936244X
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 13 July 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rory Best OBE is a former rugby player from Norther Ireland and captain of the Ireland national team from 2016 to 2019. He has previously played for Ulster, and is one of the most capped rugby players of all time, earning 124 caps for Ireland. He retired at the end of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. His career has included two Grand Slams, two Six Nations titles and two Triple Crowns. Best lives in County Armagh with his wife and three children.