Secondhand Sports Books

WINNER AT THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2025'Fascinating - a great read' - Miriam O'Callaghan'Brilliant, absolutely terrific' - Matt CooperWith a foreword by Richie SadlierFrom the heartbreak of losing his mother...

From the roar of packed stadiums to the silence of a prison cell, White Lines is the blazing true story of Ryan Caldwell - former Ulster, Ireland and Premiership rugby...

'A jewel of a book, a paean to the wonders of water and our place within it' James Nestor, bestselling of author of Breath 'Glorious' The New York Times Take...

For four decades HEALY RACING has photographed the world of Irish horse racing.Delving into an archive of thousands of images, photographer Pat Healy and sports journalist Donn McClean selected over...

"Our identity is intensity," declares Liverpool FC assistant-coach Pep Lijnders in this compelling account of the 2021/22 season, and from the very first chapter he takes us on a thrilling...

It's Not About the Bike was first published in 2000. Detailing Lance Armstrong's battle with life-threatening testicular cancer and his return to professional cycling, it became a huge bestseller, appealing...

Lansdowne Road Stadium, the oldest international stadium in the world, has been at the centre of Irish sporting life since it opening in 1878. In 2006 the stadium closed its...

In his autobiography George Hook will tell his amazing life story for the first time, from his childhood in Cork right through to his emergence as one of the sharpest...

The fourth book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on Cbeebies! Jamie Johnson starts the season on fire. He's playing for his beloved Hawkstone - and he's...

THE MOST SUCCESSFUL CAPTAIN IN WORLD RUGBY HISTORY, IN HIS OWN WORDSRichie McCaw, Rugby World Cup winning captain and the New Zealand All Black's most capped player of all time,...

Dean Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits, from running in the shoe-melting heat of Death Valley to the lung-freezing cold of the South Pole. He's raced...

'Superbly insightful . A brilliant new perspective on World Cup management' Jamie Carragher'Superb - great stories about the greatest tournament' Daniel TaylorMaster tacticians, crazy tyrants and lucky generals... This insightful...

Graeme Souness is a Glasgow Rangers icon, and a Liverpool legend in the same bracket as Kenny Dalglish, Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher.He has racked up getting on for fifty...

Stories from the lives of some of Ireland's greatest sports stars. From the highs of lifting trophies and overcoming the impossible, to the lows of battling injury and facing defeat,...

Martin O'Neill is one of the most fascinating and respected figures in football. On Days Like These tells the story of his remarkable career.For the first time, Martin O'Neill reflects...

Pre-order the first ever autobiography from the legendary Liverpool FC captain__________Captain, father, leader, a fearless ambassador for the causes he believes in and a world-class midfielder, Jordan Henderson is all...

**Winner of the William Hill 2018 Sports Book of the Year Award**A Sunday Times Book of the Year and Telegraph Best Book of 2018'Extraordinary' Clare BaldingThe poignant, life-affirming story of...

'I love this book ...' Louise Minchin The perfect companion for anyone who wants to swim outdoors. Your Healthy LivingThis is the ultimate practical guide to get you swimming outdoors,...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Bella's brilliant love letter to running turns into an extraordinarily brave and frank account of her battle with anxiety. A compassionate and important book' Joe Lycett...

One of the founder members in 1895 of what became the Rugby League, Batley was once a thriving centre of commerce, one of the bustling mill towns in the Heavy...

Barry Geraghty, an Irish horseracing legend. From his first win in 1997 to when he retired in July 2020, he rode almost 2,000 winners, making him the fourth most accomplished...

Even though swimming is the closest thing to a perfect exercise you can name, too few people experience its full benefits. That's because most find themselves fighting to stay afloat,...

'I can't stop biting off more than I can chew. Maybe I'm wearing everything out, but I believe the body is a fantastic thing and it will repair itself and...

The Phenomenal Sunday Times No1 Bestseller'It was the start of the third lap of the 2010 Senior TT, the last race of the fortnight. The last chance to get a...

Top five Best Books About Running, Runner's World Magazine Top three Best Books About Running, readers of Runner's World Magazine (December 2009) In RUNNING WITH THE BUFFALOES, writer Chris Lear...

One of the bestselling Irish sports memoirs of 2018, At All Costs is the story of one of Ireland's most recognisable and polarising figures in his own words. Possessed of...

Men everywhere want to improve their health and fitness - and their bodies. This new series of books, Men's Health Best, addresses all aspects of a man's physical fitness, from...

A thrilling collection of 200 photographs from the high-octane, glamourous world of flat racing, from the Irish Derby and the Irish Guineas at The Curragh, to the many local race...

Here are Irish Rugby's most legendary, celebratory and brilliant moments fromthe 1940s to today.101 Great Irish Rugby Moments is a unique celebration of the sport's most significant moments. Featuring:* Munster's...

The Sunday Times bestseller'A genuine super-coach' - Stephen Jones, Sunday TimesBrilliant, honest, combative - Eddie Jones is a gigantic yet enigmatic figure in world rugby and a true legend of...

THE UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, IN HIS OWN WORDS________________________________ The UK's bestselling boxing book since records began. Shortlisted for the 2020 Sports Biography of the Year.________________________________ 'One of sport's most heart-warming...

AVAILABLE NOW: the knock-out Sunday Times bestseller from BBC Sport Personality of the Year nominee, the People's Champion and Gypsy King: Tyson FuryFrom the bestselling author of Behind the Mask,...

In his entertaining and informative new book, Sir Clive Woodward analyses the events of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, offering his unique perspective on the performance of players and coaches,...

Marcelo Bielsa is one of football's greatest eccentrics and greatest enigmas. This will be the first English biography of one of football's most contradictory characters.He has coached some of the...

Brian O'Driscoll is one of the greatest outside centres in history, not just in Ireland, but throughout the world. He is Ireland's most capped player of all time and has...

'Genius ... Squires' creativity shines through in this collection - there's simply no one better at what he does.' - Best Football Books of 2019, FourFourTwo***Half-and-half scarves? VARs? England winning...

**WINNER OF THE GENERAL OUTSTANDING SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD****SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017**Coping with your own death, when you are not yet...

For over 130 years the GAA has been at the heart of Irish life. Since the introduction of television Gaelic Games have become a huge entertainment industry, yet at their...

Neymar: The Ultimate Fan Book takes you into the Brazilian football superstar's world like no other book. Filled with facts and stats, and 100 stunning photographs, you will learn about...

'He's a great coach. He lives and breathes the game. There's nothing he doesn't know' Brian O'Driscoll'The best coach Irish rugby - arguably Irish sport - has ever had' Malachy...

Even the most minor of injuries can sideline a runner from being active for an extended period of time; some are even determined to run through the pain and risk...

Established as a must-have amongst Liverpool supporters young and old, this unique official club yearbook is packed with informative and up-to-date Reds-related content. This new release, the sixth edition of...