Rugby League in New Zealand: A People's History - Ryan Bodman

Rugby League in New Zealand: A People's History - Ryan Bodman

Published by: Bridget Williams Books

Winner of: BEST FIRST BOOK AWARD ILLUSTRATED NON FICTION

The Best First Book Award is sponsored by Mātātuhi Foundation.

One of Ryan Bodman’s many achievements with this, his first book, is the fact that you don’t have to know or even be interested in rugby league to enjoy it. He presents us with a genuinely fascinating social history which includes identity, women in sport, gangs, politics and community pride in their teams. The photographs taken on and off the field are an absolute treasure-trove of a record of the sport.