My Autobiography

Rory Best is widely regarded as one of Ireland's greatest ever captains, leading the side to a hat-trick of victories against the southern hemisphere Big Three, including a first ever victory over New Zealand in Chicago. His inspirational leadership skills and abrasive qualities proved to be the foundation stones for the most successful period in Ireland's history, culminating in a third Grand Slam title and a record-breaking run of 12 successive Test victories. He stepped down as Ireland captain at the age of 37 following the World Cup in Japan, finishing his career as Ireland's most capped forward and making over 200 appearances for his province Ulster.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 04 March 2021
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Rory Best, widely regarded as one of Ireland's greatest ever captains, was entrusted by Joe Schmidt to lead the Irish side that was on the decline following the 2015 World Cup. Best's inspirational leadership skills and abrasive qualities proved to be the foundation stones for the most successful period in Ireland's history. His first year in charge saw Ireland complete a hat-trick of victories against the Southern Hemisphere's Big Three, including leading his side to a first-ever victory over world champions New Zealand in Chicago, a feat that etched Best's place in Irish sporting folklore and ended the All Blacks' record-winning streak of 18 Test victories. Ireland's annus mirabilis under Best's captaincy would come in 2018, when he led the side to only their third Grand Slam title, culminating with a famous victory over England at Twickenham, and a record-breaking run of 12 successive Test victories. When he stepped down as Ireland captain at the age of 37 following the World Cup in Japan, his fourth tournament, history will no doubt also judge Best to be one of their greatest forwards. A hugely popular figure across the game, Best finished his career as Ireland's most capped forward, behind only Brian O Driscoll and Ronan O Gara in the all-time records, and also made over 200 appearances for his province Ulster.

Weight: 284g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529362442