The first metrosexual rugby star: Rugby union, masculinity, and celebrity in contemporary wales

Sociology of Sport Journal

Volumn 24, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 145-164

  Harris, John ^a   Clayton, Ben ^b  

^a KENT STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 34547518229     PISSN: 07411235     EISSN: 15432785     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/ssj.24.2.145     Document Type: Article

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