Rugby for Dummies 3rd Edition (North American Edition) - Softcover

Brown, Mathew; Guthrie, Patrick; Growden, Greg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118043324 ISBN 13: 9781118043325

Publisher: For Dummies, 2011

Synopsis

The official guide to rugby in North America, revised and updated

Rugby For Dummies is the guide to rugby in North America, endorsed by USA Rugby and Rugby Canada, the official regulating bodies for the sport. It gives you a look at how rugby is played, offers strategies for winning, and covers every level of the sport, from high school to college (including women's rugby) to the international leagues. Plus, this new edition addresses changes to the rules of rugby, includes new rugby player bios, and looks at rugby's upcoming return to the Olympic games.

Inside you'll find easy-to-understand explanations of rugby rules and positions, plus in-depth lessons on skills, fitness training, and winning techniques. Add in entertaining stories from rugby in North America and around the world, and you've got the definitive book on rugby!

• Covers every level of the sport
• Includes the latest rules and information on rugby
• Discusses rugby's return to the Olympic games

Whether you're new to rugby or a scrum veteran, this friendly guide is for you.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Learn to:

• Master rugby's basic rules
• Devise winning strategies as a player or for a team
• Appreciate rugby's colorful history
• Understand the game at local, national, and international levels

Explore all of rugby's action and excitement with this fun and friendly guide

Whether you're new to rugby or a scrum veteran, this book is for you. Inside you'll find easy-to-understand explanations of the game's rules and positions, plus in-depth lessons on skills, fitness training, and winning techniques. Add in entertaining rugby stories from North America and around the world, and you've got the definitive book on rugby!

• Understand the essentials — get to know the pitch, all the positions on a side, and the game's scoring system
• Examine the game in action — figure out the difference between a tackle, ruck, or maul, appreciate the art of scrummaging, and learn to love the line-out
• Get equipped — grab everything you need to play, from the ball and tee to your jersey and shorts
• Develop winning skills — explore the basics of how to run, pass, kick, and tackle, and check out tested training tips
• Cheer on the sport around the world — thrill to the Rugby World Cup, and get into the game at every level, from high-school heroes to professional superstars
• Find out what it takes to become a coach or referee — take your love of the game to the next level, and investigate how to get certified as a coach or ref
• Stay on top of the latest rugby news — get the scoop on how you can watch matches on TV and online, and read up about the best rugby websites and books

Open the book and find:

• What the lines on the pitch mean
• How to recognize the referee's signals
• The rules of engagement in a scrum
• Ways you can improve your passes and kicks
• Tactics that will help your team to victory
• Great Rugby World Cup moments
• Exciting rugby anecdotes from around the globe
• How you can get involved with rugby, as a player or fan

About the Author

Mathew Brown is the producer and host of Rugby World on Fox Soccer Plus. Patrick Guthrie is the Director of Broadcast and Sports Development for the City of Glendale, CO. Greg Growden is a rugby correspondent and author of Gold, Mud 'n' Guts.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1118043324
• ISBN 13: 9781118043325
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 384