Pan Macmillan snaps up the autobiography of rugby 'legend' Dan Biggar

Pan Macmillan has snapped up The Biggar Picture, an autobiography by rugby "legend" Dan Biggar, who has teamed up with broadcaster and writer Ross Harries for the book. 

Pan’s former senior commissioning editor, Matthew Cole, acquired world all-language rights from Ross Harries, and the memoir will be published in hardback, e-book and audio in September 2024. Publishing director Sara Cywinski is overseeing the book’s publication and editing.

Publication will be accompanied by special events, with the player appearing at signings across the UK. He will also be narrating the audiobook himself.

"Having now reached a position where he can look back on his 15 years at the very pinnacle of test rugby, The Biggar Picture is a frank, illuminating and gripping account from one of rugby’s most compelling figures," the synopsis says. "For the first time, Dan take us into the heart of his game, into Wales’ third golden era, and reveal his innermost emotions, offering a rare insight into the contradiction at the heart of his nature. No topic is off limits."

Biggar commented: "As someone who’s always done my best to avoid the spotlight, I’m enormously excited to finally be able to tell my own story in my own words. Public perceptions of me have often jarred with my private persona, and I see this as an opportunity to present the real me: honest, candid and unvarnished. I’ve been fortunate to be able to retire from international rugby while still at the top of my game, and the time seems right to reflect on what’s been one hell of a ride."

Cywinski added: "Dan has been at the heart of Welsh rugby’s most iconic moments of the past decade, including Wales’ epic victory over England in the 2015 World Cup, the 2019 Grand Slam, the 2013 Six Nations title and a first ever Welsh victory on South African soil.

"I don’t think there is a single Welsh rugby fan out there who wouldn’t love to work with and publish Dan Biggar – myself included. What an honour it is to be helping Dan to share his story of life on and off the pitch."