This should be some read.
Stephen Ferris has, this morning, revealed that his autobiography will be released in September.
The former Ulster and Ireland flanker was forced to retire in June 2014 following a brief comeback from a devastating ankle injury sustained in October 2012.
Man and Ball follows Ferris’ journey from his hometown of Maghaberry and his stints paving driveways and working in a gelatine factory.
He took the lesser travelled club rugby route into the professional game and ended up playing 106 times for Ulster and 35 times for Ireland, with whom he won a Grand Slam in 2009.
I am delighted to announce that my autobiography Man and Ball is soon to be released.
— Stephen Ferris (@StephenFerris6) August 25, 2015
It is hard to believe that it is almost four years since Ferris lifted Australian scrum-half, during a world cup match at Eden Park, and took him for a ride.
Transworld, who are publishing the book, have described Man and Ball so:
‘Ferris had an incredible rugby career, tragically ended by ankle injuries so severe they will never properly heal.
‘He is an inspiration to the population of Ulster, an emblem of the sport that serves as such a positive expression of its culture and identity, and earned the respect and admiration of fans across Ireland for his strength, pace, skill and courage.’
Interesting, Rory McIlroy – a big fan of Ulster Rugby – has penned the foreword for the book.
Eason are hosting a Q&A event with Ferris at the Europa Hotel, on September 22, to mark the launch of the book.
