New
Zealand Rugby League Annual 2002
edited by Bernie
Wood
A
massive 240 glossy A4 size pages of rugby league! For a fan of New Zealand
rugby league, this book is a must.
And any League fan looking for a Yearbook that covers both the NRL and
UK game in the one publication - this is it! Not just the stats, but
match reports and generous photo sizes.
The
UK Grand Final and Challenge Cup are extensively covered in 12 pages
of text and pics. Of course, the 2002 Annual provides a complete review
of the Warriors and Kiwis seasons.
The
success of the NZ Warriors is covered round by round, as they fight
their way to the NRL Grand Final in Sydney. All the NRL finals, not
just the Warriors games, are covered too.
Another
twelve pages are devoted to State of Origin including in depth analysis
of each match and up to date statistics of Origin records.
The International game doesn't miss out with a close look at the Kiwis
October Test against the Kangaroos, and their end of season tour to
England, Wales and France.
The
late season Kangaroos Tour of 2001 to England is also reviewed, along
with the 2002 Sydney Test.
The
Annual also provides a generous amount of Kiwi rugby league history
and related interviews. A real bonus is the complete list of Kiwi records
and Test players since 1907.
Local
competitions including the Bartercard Cup are reviewed, plus there is
a club by club summary of domestic football in the provinces.
A
great book that sets an example to the NSWRL and QRL that they ought
to follow.
New
Zealand Rugby League Annual 2002
ISBN 1174-7501 - RRP
$NZ 35 - Available
from:
The New
Zealand Rugby League
Bookshops
across New Zealand including Paper
Plus, Whitcoulls
Ltd & Books
and More
Direct
from the Editor - Bernie Wood: 11 Scoresby Grove, Whitby, Wellington,
NZ / email: bernie.wood @ hsws.co.nz
