{"title":"Ben Ryan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Ben Ryan collection, where you'll find captivating insights and inspiring stories from one of rugby's most innovative coaches. Ben Ryan's work provides readers with an inside look into the world of sports, leadership, and beyond. Known for his remarkable achievements, particularly with the Fiji Rugby Sevens team, Ryan has a unique perspective that's both engaging and enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his books, \u003cem\u003eSevens Heaven\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a particularly remarkable read. This biography not only chronicles his journey to coaching greatness but also delves into the cultural and emotional impact of rugby in Fiji. It's a compelling memoir that captures the highs and lows of sporting life, as well as the personal growth and challenges experienced along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a fan of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, or simply someone who appreciates stories of dedication and success, Ben Ryan's collection is a must-read. Discover the resilience and transformative power of sport through his expertly woven narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sevens-heaven-by-ben-ryan-9781474608275","title":"Sevens Heaven","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Brutally honest . . . A moving, candid tale of a coach taking the plunge with a rugby ball as his only buoyancy aid' - DAILY EXPRESS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An engrossing account of a remarkable story' - EVENING STANDARD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An excellent read covering a brilliant journey' - Sir Clive Woodward\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is late summer 2013. Ben Ryan, a red-haired, 40-something, spectacle-wearing Englishman, is given 20 minutes to decide whether he wants to coach Fiji's rugby sevens team, with the aim of taking them to the nation's first-ever Olympic medal. He has never been to Fiji. There has been no discussion of contracts or salary. But he knows that no one plays rugby like the men from these isolated Pacific islands, just as no one plays football like the kids from the Brazilian favelas, or runs as fast as the boys and girls from Jamaica's boondocks. He knows too that no other rugby nation has so little - no money and no resources, only basic equipment and a long, sad history of losing its most gifted players to richer, greedier nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRyan says yes. And with that simple word, he sets in motion an extraordinary journey that will encompass witchdoctors and rugby-obsessed prime ministers, sun-smeared dawns and devastating cyclones, intense friendships and bitter rows, phone taps and wild nationwide parties. It will end in Rio with a performance that not only wins Olympic gold but reaches fresh heights for rugby union and makes Ben and his 12 players living legends back home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845746675948,"sku":"9781474608275","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/134483482713.jpg?v=1758892741"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ben-ryan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}