“I’m in the team – can you come and watch me play?” If you will be cheering on a rugby touch line this winter, mystified by the antics on the pitch, this is the book for you. Not only will it help to explain what is going on from the spectator’s viewpoint – it will also raise you several notches in your loved one’s esteem. After reading this book you will be able to talk knowledgeably about tries, conversions and scrums, and know the difference between a ruck and a maul. You might even enjoy the matches much more as a result. The author, a mother who has spent many seasons at her sons’ playing fields, provides a complete guide to the intricacies of rugby for all those supporters to whom predominantly male sports are a complete mystery. She also includes valuable advice on safety issues and dealing with injuries as well as the inevitable washing mountain. This book is for all bemused supporters, male and female, who loyally turn out to cheer in all weathers.

Rugby Basics: Your Beginners Guide is a simple and easy-to-read book in which you'll discover top tips and practical advice to learn all about rugby including.... The History of Rugby An Overview of Rugby Rugby Gear and Equipment Rugby Positions Rules of the Game Getting Into Shape Preventing Injuries Proper Nutrition Finding a Good Coach Speed Training Strength Training Performing a Tackle Improving Your Skills In-Season Fitness Understanding The Referee's Signals

Rugby 101 for Beginner Rugby Parents is a light-hearted, easy to read introduction to rugby for new Mum's and Dad's. It provides a simplified explanation of the game, it's origin and foundational values. Gives an easy-to-understand explanation of basic rules, referee signals, positions and field dimensions.Traditions, general rugby terms, objectives, strategies, skills competencies and fitness.

Now updated–a practical guide to understanding rugby, North American—style Filled with illustrations and photographs of drills and shape-up exercises, Rugby For Dummies tackles North American rugby rules, levels of play, and how to coach junior players as well as adults. This revised edition includes the scoop on the fall 2007 rugby World Cup in France, expanded coverage of women’s rugby, and updated information on North America's best players and teams.

This short-read is the recipe book for coaching 7's rugby. It provides a concise and contemporary 7's specific coaching resource for new coaches starting out at all levels.Establishes a methodical set of priorities new 7's coaches must follow in order to assist long term fundamental 7's player development. Provides a straight-forward foundation from which a coach can build upon their own 7's coaching philosophy.

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

One of the most popular sports in the world is rugby. The Beginners Guide to Rugby: The Basics of Playing Rugby for Newcomers to the Sport by Coach Robert Bradley is his new book aimed at educating individuals wanting to begin playing the hugely popular sport of rugby. One of the most popular team sports in the world, it is no surprise that the game is quickly becoming the sport of choice for many young children, teens and adults, both male and female alike. A team sport that requires dexterity, teamwork, friendship, trust, self-discipline and sportsmanship, the skills individuals collect by playing rugby, match only the physical fitness it helps to develop. Inside this rugby guide you will discover: What Rugby is and its history. The Basic Rules of Rugby for new Players. The Various Player Positions on the Pitch. What Each Players Role is During a Game of Rugby. How to Play a Rugby Match. What Readily Available Sports Equipment is Needed to Play Rugby? How to Start Building Basic Rugby Skills. Plus, so much more... In about one hour you can have all the information required to understand, setup and play your first game of rugby all while helping to improve your overall fitness, social skills and sense of sportsmanship by reading the practical and informative advice contained within this guide.

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.

The first volume of the Rugby Simplified series provides a concise and contemporary coaching resource for new coaches starting out at all levels. It establishes methodical set of priorities new coaches must follow in order to assist long term fundamental development.It provides a straight-forward foundation from which a coach can build upon their own coaching philosophy.

The laws of the game are made simple - for players, referees, coaches and spectators. This is a book packed full of useful information and advice on how the modern game is played and how it all began. Now all players, novice referees and school coaches seeking to understand more about the rules and regulations can find an answer to their various questions. Featuring all key areas in the game, including: The intricacies of point scoring, the definition of a loose head and tight head, foul play and dangerous play, rucks and mauls, throwing in at the line-outs and, most importantly, why the funny-shaped ball. Written in a user-friendly style, you can't afford to be without this definitive reference book. For the observer who needs to know more than the TV commentator can ever tell him, this book is first rate and full of insight into tactics and game plans. It's a revelation which helps explain the inexplicable, and reveals the basic simplicity of the game.