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If you're new to the sport or you feel you could sharpen up your knowledge of the game, this guide is for you. Inside you'll find easy-to-understand advice on the basic rules and pitch positions, plus in-depth lessons on ball skills, fitness training, and techniques to outwit your opponents - all illustrated with entertaining stories from British and International rugby's back pages. In addition, you get a grounding in the local, national and international reaches of Rugby Union
Rugby Union For Dummies 3rd Edition:
- Features an in-depth and up-to-date look at the Laws that form the beautiful game
- Covers all you will need to know about talking tactics and is perfect for anyone looking at swatting up on rugby for the World Cup and beyond
- Advises on all you will need to know to get stuck in and play
- Contains a new chapter on sevens as the sport will be a demonstration sport at London 2012 and a full sport at Rio 2016
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Get stuck into the scrum of rugby knowledge
If you get a big kick out of rugby but struggle with offsides and lineouts, this guide will sharpen up your knowledge of the game. Inside you'll find easy-to-follow advice on the basic rules and playing positions, plus in-depth lessons on ball skills, fitness training and techniques to help you outwit your opponents. Covering the basic rules and regulations for would-be players and offering guidance on tactics, plays and the history of the game for the committed fan, this guide gives you all the expert knowledge you need.
The grass roots – discover the origins of the great game and get to grips with all the rules and regulations of rugby
Getting stuck in – advice on how to get out there and play the game, with guidance on skills and techniques to help develop your play
Welcome to the world of rugby – become a rugby expert for the World Cup and Six Nations and follow your domestic team home and away
Follow the game – a guide to viewing rugby in the stands or from the comfort of your own home
Open the book and find:
Advice on getting your game together on the field
Information on understanding the scoring system
An introduction to the laws of the game
Techniques to hone your skills
A rundown on the World Cup and Six Nations
Profiles of the best British players of all time
A guide to the domestic rugby scene
Learn to:
Understand the laws that form the heart of the game
Talk tactics and share your opinions on lineouts, scrums and offsides
Scrum down and get involved
Get to grips with the history of the game, the club scene and the World Cup
About the Author
Nick Cain has been a rugby writer for The Sunday Times since 1995, writing features, news stories, match reports and ghostwriting columns for Lawrence Dallaglio, Jeremy Guscott and Bob Dwyer. He was editor of Rugby World magazine, covering Lions tours and World Cups.
Greg Growden is a rugby correspondent and author of the acclaimed rugby book Gold, Mud 'N' Guts.
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- PublisherFor Dummies
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1119990920
- ISBN 13 9781119990925
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number3
- Number of pages404
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