Description Published: 2015 The ONLY schools edition of Alone It Stands. Including companion Portfolio Book An excellent prescribed play option for classes not studying Shakespeare About the Author: David Hopkins graduated from Maynooth University with a BA in English and History. He also holds a first class honours PGDE and a Masters Degree in Education Leadership and Management from Trinity College Dublin. David is an assistant principal in Coláiste na hInse, Bettystown, Co Meath. Alone It Stands by John Breen is the story of a 1978 rugby match between Munster and New Zealand’s All Blacks in Thomond Park, Limerick. Munster were victorious on the day and it remains the only time any Irish team have beaten the All Blacks. Alone It Stands features a host of characters from Munster and All Black players to coaches, press and the matchday crowd. All of their stories come together to create a fast-paced, wonderful play with all the hype, nerves and memories of this well-remembered rugby game. An engaging text for any student.
