Rugby Rivals
by Mike Levitt
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Sam's grandfather, Pops, always taught Sam that the most important aspects of rugby are sportsmanship and teamwork. But that’s hard to remember when Sam’s school is shut down and he transfers to Rosedale Heights.
Sam feels like he's alone against the world trying to prove himself — and failing. He has trouble fitting in with the snobby Rosedale team. In an act of retaliation, Sam breaks a teammate's nose, and he knows he's lost sight of what rugby is supposed to be about.
All seems lost when Sam gets kicked off the team under suspicion of stealing. Can Sam prove his innocence and get back in play for the highly anticipated England game?
About the Author
MIKE LEVITT has played, coached, and refereed high school rugby. He wrote the curriculum for his school district's grade 11 rugby course, had a newspaper column in the Williams Lake Tribune, and has had short stories published in British Columbia Magazine. This is his first sports novel. He lives in Kamloops, British Columbia.
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"... the in-depth game play will attract sports fans."
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