Sports film of the week: Hooked on Rugby

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By Steve O'Rourke Sunday 29 Mar 2015, 9:30 PM

Mar 29th 2015, 9:30 PM 10,136 Views 1 Comment

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Title: Hooked on Rugby

Year: 2004

Director: Maurice Sweeney

Premise: George Hook discusses his love affair with the game.

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