When rugby was rugby - Neil Palmer

Combines the unique Photographic Library of the Daily Mirror with Haynes' wealth of experience to tell a wonderful story of how Home Nations Rugby Union has developed over the years.

Exclusive pictures show the rivalry between England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales and how many teams have toured these shores from The New Zealand "All Blacks", The Australian "Wallabies" and The South African "Springboks" to name a few along with the players who have graced this wonderful sport.

WRWR captures through its pictures the traditions of the Game such as The Barbarians and The British Lions. It focuses on those iconic players who have worn the shirts with pride and gone down in Rugby Union History.

The Daily Mirror's talented photographers capture the other side of the game, such as the blood, sweat, tears and laughter from their years of being at the top games.They also capture the link between The Royal Family who have been involved in the game over many years.

WRWR gives a Pictorial commentary on how the game has changed from the early days to the modern game we love today. And through the Daily Mirrors Pictures we can see that although it has changed it has lost none of its Passion.