Rugby Gave Me Hope

By Rick Kirkland

Rugby Gave Me Hope

by Rick Kirkland

This isn't just a story about rugby - it's a reflection of life, growth, and the unexpected places where purpose shows up. Rugby Gave Me Hope is part memoir, part meditation, and part love letter to the game that became a bridge between worlds.

Through the rhythm of the sport and the lessons learned on and off the field, Rick shares glimpses of his upbringing and his journey of discovering hope in unexpected places. But the heart of this book lies in his time working with inner-city youth - kids who had never heard of rugby, yet found in it a sense of belonging, teamwork, and pride.

This book isn't written to convince you of anything. It's a piece of art - an offering - about connection, healing, and the quiet ways passion can ripple through communities.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0578355906
• ISBN13: 9780578355900
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Richard Kirkland
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"