No, not Bill Bryson. Whom I quite like, at least his 90s books.
The NFL isn’t sissy, nor imo is it the hardest as boasted by its fans. In fact I’d say ice hockey is tougher in N America. I love my rugby and may be biased, but imo the latter is tougher. I know: I played both when younger. Both are tough.
Good series. Started to repeat it on a satellite channel here in the wee hours.