Loose Head
Confessions of an (un)professional rugby player
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4.4 • 67 Ratings
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- £4.99
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- £4.99
Publisher Description
SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH RUGBY BOOK OF THE YEAR
The truth about being a rugby player from the horsey's mouth.
This book is not just about how a psychiatrist called Humphrey helped me get back on my horse and clippity-clop all the way to the World Cup semi-final in Japan.
It's the story of how a fat kid who had to live up to the nickname Psycho grew up to play and party for over a decade with rugby's greatest pros and live weird and wonderful moments both in and out of the scrum.
That's why I'm letting you read my diary on my weirdest days. You never know what you're going to get with me.
From being locked in a police cell to singing Adele on Jonathan Ross (I'll let you decide which is worse), being kissed by a murderer on the number 51 bus to drug tests where clipboard-wielding men hover inches away from my naked genitalia, melting opponents in rucks, winning tackles, and generally losing blood, sweat and ears in the name of the great sport of rugby.
This is how (not) to be a rugby player.
Customer Reviews
Honest and fun
Title could describe the guy…have always loved his hair styles and on pitch antics. Love the MH disclosures as this is what we all need to do to get through life…honesty and integrity and frankness save lives. Well done Joe! A good read.
Loose Head
Imposter syndrome thank you for making sense of it for me
A great read not only for rugby people but for people who strive to to the best in whatever they do
Honest truth
As a Quins and England fan it’s a must read; totally honest. We brave insight into the life and pressure of a professional rugby player.
How brave Joe is to open up about depression and mental health, from the upside he looks so fierce and strong but suffer underneath like so many. Let’s hope we all take a little from Joe’s honest reflections and help both ourselves and others with mental health problems.