{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62de684b519edb00148a1c28/69318db6adface94ef09a1c9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"PRL BOOK CLUB - Roy Francis: Rugby's Forgotten Black Leader by Tony Collins","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>What is less known is the impact the game in Australia had on this storied personality.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>If you want to get in touch, you can do so at progressiverugbyleague@gmail.com</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"PRLSA"}