Run forward. Pass backwards. Welcome to rugby: a sport built on contradictions, drama and bizarre brilliance. In So Rugby, What’s That?, Robbie Owen dives into the game’s identity, history and quirks with signature Squidge wit and storytelling, while Ferry Gouw brings it all to life through bold, cosmic illustrations.
Robbie Owen is a writer, filmmaker and mammal best known for Squidge Rugby. Raised Welsh in Nottingham, he began posting writing and short films online at the deeply specific age of seven and a half.
After launching the channel in 2018, he has somehow gathered over 50 million viewers, despite everything. Beyond YouTube, Robbie has collaborated with the BBC and ITV. He’s also had work featured in The Guardian and The Telegraph.
Ferry Gouw is an illustrator, art director and filmmaker based in London. Known worldwide for his vivid artwork, Ferry is the art director and illustrator behind Major Lazer’s albums, having created every visual aspect of the group’s distinct universe.
He has also collaborated with artists like Paul McCartney and Sean Paul. Outside his work in the Music world, Ferry has worked with brands like Adidas, Stussy and Lacoste.
