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Rugby Academy

Rugby Academy

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Borderlands First XV is a rugby adventure book about a school rugby team trying to become the best in the world while their parents are serving overseas in the armed forces. New pupil Woody must decide if he is prepared to give rugby his all, while Rory and Owen face hurdles and conflict within the team.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2019
Publisher: Barrington Stoke Ltd


Celebrate the thrill of the Rugby World Cup with this action-packed, globe-trotting rugby adventure from top-selling author Tom Palmer.

Borderlands First XV have their sights set on becoming the best school rugby team in the world. But while the boys focus on their matches, many of their parents are serving overseas in the armed forces, and everyone is worried as conflict grows in the Central Asian Republic. New pupil Woody is a footballer by nature and must decide if he is prepared to give rugby his all. Rory feels like he is losing his focus, distracted by thoughts of his parents in danger. And Owen finds himself at the center when conflict breaks out within the team. With so many hurdles to face along the way, how far will they get in the rigorous school tournament?

The Borderlands First XV is a school rugby team with big dreams of becoming the best in the world. But as the boys train hard and prepare for their matches, their parents are serving overseas in the armed forces, and tensions are rising in the Central Asian Republic. New pupil Woody is a talented footballer who must decide whether to give rugby his all. Rory is struggling to focus on the game, worrying about his parents in danger. And Owen finds himself caught up in the conflict that threatens to tear the team apart.

As the school tournament approaches, the boys face numerous challenges. They must navigate the pressure of competition, deal with the distractions of personal struggles, and stay united in the face of adversity. But they are determined to prove themselves and make their families proud. With their skills, teamwork, and unwavering spirit, they may just have what it takes to reach the top and achieve their dreams.

In the end, the Rugby World Cup may be just a game, but for the Borderlands First XV, it is a chance to prove themselves, honor their families, and make a difference in the world.

Weight: 288g
Dimension: 194 x 120 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781128664

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