New rugby league book from Martin Offiah

Martin Offiah was and remains the most prolific try scorers in the modern era of British rugby league. He scored 501 tries in a career that lasted 14 years. After playing rugby union with Rosslyn Park, he turned to leaguebecause he wanted to become a professional sportsman.

He began his playing career with Widnes in 1987 and had four years with Wigan from 1992. He played alongside such legends as Jonathan Davies, Ellery Hanley and Shaun Edwards. He then had seasons with the London Broncos and finished his time in the game with Salford City Reds.

Martin has just published a book called 50 Of The Best in which he describes 50 of the greatest scores in the last thirty years of the game. It’s a real feel-good book, without the accusations, recrimination and finger-pointing that often characterises sporting memoirs. 50 Of The Best is a celebration of the skills and spectacle of rugby league and Super League in particular.

Martin has been associated with Sky Sports for several years and in his book he recognises the channel’s role in creating a loyal and large television audience for the sport. Fifty Of The Best describes scores from teams such as Wigan, Widnes, St Helens, Leeds, Bradford, Hull, Wakefield, Warrington, Great Britain, England and Australia, tries that were scored in places as far apart as Wembley and Sydney. It’s a good read.