On March 16th 2019, history was made. Wales won the Guinness Six Nations - rugby's Greatest Championship - and in doing so, completed the Grand Slam. Moreover, Warren Gatland became the first ever coach to win three Grand Slams in the Five/Six Nations era - the Gat-Trick! This film charts his team's progress throughout the Championship; from Gatland's thoughts prior to the opening fixture, to his and his team's Grand Slam celebrations, and everything in between. Key figures such as Gatland, coach Shaun Edwards, captain Alun Wyn Jones, and many others, take us through Welsh ups and downs throughout the Championship: from the incredible comeback versus France in Paris, to one of Wales's most dominant displays ever against Ireland. Exclusive behind-the-scenes access gives a unique take on the Guinness Six Nations Championship, and reveals exactly what's required to win a Grand Slam.
The story of the all-conquering Wigan Rugby League team that won an incredible eight Challenge Cup Finals in a row between 1988 and 1995. Featuring highlights of every final and action on the 'Road to Wembley' behind the scenes material rarely seen archive and interviews with the teams star names.
'The Story of Rugby League' presented by Shaun Edwards and narrated by Jon Champion traces the history of the great game from its inception in the George Hotel Huddersfield in 1895 right up to the 2000 Super League Grand Final. All the great teams are covered including Huddersfield's 'Team of Talents' captained by Harold Wagstaff; the GB World Cup winning team of 1960; the great ashes winning teams of the 50's 60's and 70's; and of course Wigan's incredible teams from 1988-1996.
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