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Rugby For Dummies
Mathew Brown (Author), Patrick Guthrie (Author)
9781394170548, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 17 April 2023
368 pages
23.1 x 18.5 x 2.3 cm, 0.499 kg
Rugby basics for fans, players, and parents who are new to the game, plus all the latest developments for those returning to the sport Rugby For Dummies, Fourth Edition teaches you the essential elements of the fast-growing sport of rugby, so you can follow all the action—and get ready for the U.S.-hosted 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups. This helpful Dummies guide also gives you the information that you need to start playing or coaching rugby. You’ll get clear explanations of the rules, insight into strategy and tactics, and info on all the most popular tournaments around the globe. Learn about the rugby greats of yesterday, plus get updates on the most significant changes at every level, from high school to international level. This new edition covers the evolution of the laws that govern play and looks at how the women’s game and the sevens version of the sport have grown. This is the perfect Dummies guide for anyone who wants to better understand all aspects of the game of rugby.
Introduction 1 Part 1: Rugby: Roots, Boots, and All 5 Chapter 1: Rugby’s Beginnings, Allure, and a Basic Overview 7 Chapter 2: The Basics 17 Chapter 3: Grab Your Rugby Gear 31 Part 2: Getting Down and Dirty 41 Chapter 4: Location, Location, Location: Positions on the Pitch 43 Chapter 5: Laying Down the Laws 61 Chapter 6: Understanding the Fundamentals 71 Chapter 7: Playing the Game 91 Chapter 8: The Art of Scrummaging 107 Chapter 9: Lineouts: Restarting from Touch 119 Chapter 10: Individual Skills 135 Chapter 11: Tactics and Teamwork 157 Part 3: Welcome to the Oval Planet 175 Chapter 12: The World Cup 177 Chapter 13: The International Calendar 195 Chapter 14: North American Rugby 209 Chapter 15: Amateur Rugby in North America 225 Chapter 16: Collegiate, High School, and Youth Rugby in North America 233 Part 4: Coaching and Refereeing 243 Chapter 17: Coaching 245 Chapter 18: Coaching Certification and Advancement 257 Chapter 19: Managing the Game: The Referee 265 Part 5: Following the Game: The Informed Fan 273 Chapter 20: Get Your Game: Rugby on TV 275 Chapter 21: Spectating and Staying in Touch with Rugby News 283 Part 6: The Part of Tens 295 Chapter 22: The Ten (or So) Greatest North American Men 297 Chapter 23: The Ten (or So) Greatest North American Women 305 Chapter 24: The Ten Best Rugby Moments 311 Glossary 319 Index 327
Subject Areas: Sports & outdoor recreation [WS]
