The O’Brien Press

It looks like Eoin Madden's busiest term ever! He's Castlerock College’s star player and he's been called up for Ireland in the Under 16 Four Nations - how will he juggle sport and school work? But his biggest challenge of all goes way beyond his own concerns and right to the heart of Irish rugby.

When his oldest and best ghostly friend calls for help, can Eoin and his band of heroes their deadliest mystery yet?

Take a dive into history –with some help from rugby legends of the past!

Gerard Siggins was born in Dublin in 1962. Initially a sports journalist, he worked for many years in the Sunday Tribune, where he became assistant editor. He has written several books about cricket and rugby. His Rugby Spirit series has sold over 50,000 copies and is hugely popular with sports-loving children around the world. Gerard regularly visits schools to talk about his books.

in the absence of live matches this pair of fantasy rugby stories could plug the gap somewhat

Irish Examiner

Siggin’s’ Rugby Spirit series has been one of the most popular homegrown children’s sagas and Rugby Heroes, detailing another rollicking adventure for Eoin Madden, is perfect for any sports mad youngster

Irish Mail on Sunday

the world of rugby is full of excitement and intrigue in this pacy series by an author whose love for the game shines through in the writing … a brilliant combination of sport and mystery and definitely a story to encourage reading

Parents in Touch

even more rugby thrills

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