Zeebs: The gripping tell-all autobiography from a true rugby original

From the streets of Cork to some of rugby’s most celebrated stadiums, Simon Zebo’s story is one of sporting ambition, individuality, and a career lived across different countries and cultures. In Zeebs, the former Munster, Ireland, and British & Irish Lions player looks back on the experiences that shaped him both on and off the field. Co-written with respected rugby journalist Gerry Thornley, this memoir follows Zebo’s development into one of Irish rugby’s distinctive personalities. It covers his achievements with Munster and Ireland, his time playing in France with Racing 92, and his memories of the British & Irish Lions tour. It also reflects on his place in Irish sporting history as the first Black man to represent Ireland in rugby. Beyond match results and career milestones, the book offers insight into the personal side of professional sport. Readers can explore the pressures of elite competition, the importance of self-expression, the changing culture of rugby, and the experiences behind Zebo’s public personality. His later work as a rugby pundit also forms part of the wider story. Zeebs is suitable for rugby supporters, readers of sports biographies, and anyone interested in the people and experiences behind professional athletics. It will particularly appeal to followers of Munster, Irish rugby, Racing 92, and the British & Irish Lions, as well as readers looking for an engaging first-person account of a distinctive sporting career.