Lansdowne Road: The Stadium; The Matches; The Greatest Days

by Gerard Siggins and Malachy Clerkin

Lansdowne Road has long been renowned as a sacred place for international rugby and soccer. In this affectionate history, the authors lift the lid on its greatest days and nights.

From the birth of the stadium in 1873 till it closed for rebuilding in 2006, they bring to life fascinating stories such as that of the Native American lacrosse team, the brilliant athletic stars of the 1940s and 1950s, and the American Football experiment.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0862789109
• ISBN13: 9780862789107
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: O'Brien Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.7" x 9.4"