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Rugby Union For Dummies, UK Edition

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Rugby Union For Dummies, UK Edition by Nick Cain and Greg Growden provides a comprehensive introduction to the sport of rugby union, designed for both newcomers and enthusiasts. It covers the fundamentals of gameplay, different positions, and rules, while offering insights into the sport's culture and history. The book is an engaging guide that helps readers understand and appreciate the nuances of rugby union.
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You might enjoy this book if you are eager to learn the ins and outs of Rugby Union, whether you're a complete novice or want to deepen your understanding. This detailed guide offers insights into the rules, strategies, and culture of the sport, making it ideal for fans, aspiring players, or anyone interested in better understanding the game.

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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.

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If you're new to the sport or 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, UK Edition includes:

  • An in-depth and up-to-date look at the Laws that form the beautiful game.
  • Everything you need to know about talking tactics, perfect for anyone looking to swat up on rugby for the World Cup and beyond.
  • Advice on all you need to know to get stuck in and play.
  • A new chapter on sevens, as the sport was a demonstration sport at London 2012 and a full sport at Rio 2016.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119990925

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 March 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 3rd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 187.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 737g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Nick Cain has been a rugby writer for The Sunday Times since1995, writing features, news stories, match reports andghostwriting columns for Lawrence Dallaglio, Jeremy Guscott and BobDwyer. He was editor of Rugby World magazine, covering Lionstours and World Cups. Greg Growden is a rugby correspondent and author of theacclaimed rugby book Gold, Mud 'N' Guts.

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