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PRL BOOK CLUB - Roy Francis: Rugby's Forgotten Black Leader by Tony Collins

PRL BOOK CLUB - Roy Francis: Rugby's Forgotten Black Leader by Tony Collins

Update: 2025-12-04
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Roy Francis is one of the most significant figures in British Rugby League history. A Black British sporting legend, Roy followed up a distinguished playing career with a ground-breaking period as coach, where he pioneered methods decades ahead of their time.


What is less known is the impact the game in Australia had on this storied personality.


Professor Tony Collins joins the pod to take us through the remarkable times of Roy Francis, Rugby's Forgotten Black Leader, including how a stint with the North Sydney Bears went sour and changed Roy's life.


If you want to get in touch, you can do so at progressiverugbyleague@gmail.com



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PRL BOOK CLUB - Roy Francis: Rugby's Forgotten Black Leader by Tony Collins

PRL BOOK CLUB - Roy Francis: Rugby's Forgotten Black Leader by Tony Collins