Rugby For DummiesThe 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!
Whether you're new to rugby or a scrum veteran, this friendly guide is for you. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Part of Tens 309 | 3 |
Rugby Roots Boots and All 7 | 9 |
Rugbys Beginnings Allure and a Basic Overview 9 Chapter 2 The Basics | 19 |
Grab Your Rugby Gear | 33 |
Getting Down and Dirty | 45 |
Location Location Location Positions on the Pitch | 47 |
Laying Down the Laws | 65 |
Welcome to the Oval Planet | 193 |
The International Calendar | 211 |
North American Rugby | 227 |
The International Calendar 211 Chapter 15 North American Rugby 227 Chapter 16 Amateur Rugby in North America | 243 |
Considering the Canadian Club Scene | 248 |
Coaching and Refereeing | 259 |
Coaching Certification and Advancement | 273 |
Coaching Certification and Advancement 273 Chapter 20 Managing the Game The Referee | 281 |
Understanding the Fundamentals | 77 |
Playing the Game | 97 |
The Art of Scrummaging | 113 |
Lineouts Restarting from Touch | 127 |
Lineouts Restarting from Touch 127 Chapter 10 Individual Skills | 143 |
Passing with Panache | 149 |
Tactics and Teamwork | 165 |
Tactics and Teamwork 165 Chapter 12 Talented Training | 183 |
Following the Game The Informed Fan | 289 |
Get Your Game Rugby on TV 291 Chapter 22 Spectating and Staying in Touch with Rugby News | 297 |
The Ten Greatest North American Men | 311 |
The Ten Greatest North American Women | 317 |
The Ten Greatest North American Men 311 Chapter 24 The Ten Greatest North American Women 317 Chapter 25 The Ten Best Rugby Moments | 323 |
Glossary | 331 |
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