Former Australian rugby union legend and World Cup winner, now acclaimed television sports pundit, on his glittering career in the game – and how close he came to losing his life.
‘Michael Lynagh’s excellent book Blindsided, one of the most thought-provoking reads of the year’. – Robert Kitson, The Guardian
‘a searing read’ – rugbyworld.com
‘Searchingly honest’ – rugbyworld.com
‘fascinating honesty’ – Rugby World
‘compelling’ – Scotland on Sunday
‘A terrific read’ – The Rugby Paper
‘a revealing insight into the “absolute ordeal” of goalkicking’ – The Times
Michael Lynagh, born in Brisbane, represented Australia in rugby union from 1984 to 1995, during which time he was capped 72 times, won the World Cup in 1991, and became the world record points scorer on his retirement. He was inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame in 2011, and became a TV analyst for Sky Sports. Currently he works in commercial property investment in Europe. He lives in Richmond with his wife and three sons.