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Your complete reference for all things rugby in Australia and New Zealand! A practical, useful and entertaining guide to rugby union in Australia and New Zealand, this book explains the aim of the game, the laws, what to wear, tactics, training, coaching and more, Whether you want to play or just want to watch the game, Rugby Union For Dummies, 2nd Australian and New Zealand Edition, delivers expert rugby knowledge,
Build your confidence - discover expert tips and tricks for honing your skills
Prepare your rugby kit - choose the correct gear for your safety on the pitch
Increase your rugby knowledge - learn the difference between a ruck and a maul
Talk tournament facts and figures - improve your rugby small talk in preparation for the World Cup
Train effectively - develop your strength, flexibility and fitness
Become a coach - immerse yourself in tactics and the detail of rugby's laws
Join a club - choose the right level of play for you or your child
Follow the game - keep up to date with the latest rugby news and coverage in the media and on the internet
Open the book and find:
How to play to win and have fun at the same time
Interpretation of the ref's signals
Advice on taking a conversion
Tips for surviving a scrum
Pointers on coaching adult and junior teams
A guide to spectating online, on TV and at the game
Rugby records for major tournaments between Australia and New Zealand
A round-up of all the World Cups
Learn to:
Master the game and play to win
Follow the laws and understand the ref's calls
Identify key players at the World Cup
Appreciate the history of the game
Greg Growden is Chief Rugby Correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald, He has covered all six World Cup tournaments, well over 250 test matches and more than 25 overseas tours with the Wallabies, He is also a regular guest on New Zealand and Australian rugby shows on television,
Autorentext
Greg Growden is Chief Rugby Correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald. He has covered all six World Cup tournaments, well over 250 test matches and more than 25 overseas tours with the Wallabies. He is also a regular guest on New Zealand and Australian rugby shows on television.
Klappentext
Your complete reference for all things rugby in Australia and New Zealand!
A practical, useful and entertaining guide to rugby union in Australia and New Zealand, this book explains the aim of the game, the laws, what to wear, tactics, training, coaching and more. Whether you want to play or just want to watch the game, Rugby Union For Dummies, 2nd Australian and New Zealand Edition, delivers expert rugby knowledge.
Build your confidence discover expert tips and tricks for honing your skills
Prepare your rugby kit choose the correct gear for your safety on the pitch
Increase your rugby knowledge learn the difference between a ruck and a maul
Talk tournament facts and figures improve your rugby small talk in preparation for the World Cup
Train effectively develop your strength, flexibility and fitness
Become a coach immerse yourself in tactics and the detail of rugby's laws
Join a club choose the right level of play for you or your child
Follow the game keep up to date with the latest rugby news and coverage in the media and on the internet
Open the book and find:
How to play to win and have fun at the same time
Interpretation of the ref's signals
Advice on taking a conversion
Tips for surviving a scrum
Pointers on coaching adult and junior teams
A guide to spectating online, on TV and at the game
Rugby records for major tournaments between Australia and New Zealand
A round-up of all the World Cups
Learn to:
Master the game and play to win
Follow the laws and understand the ref's calls
Identify key players at the World Cup
Appreciate the history of the game
Inhalt
Foreword xix
Introduction 1
Part I: Rugby: Roots, Boots and All 7
Chapter 1: Rudimentary Rugby 9
Chapter 2: The Aim of the Game 21
Chapter 3: Grab Your Rugby Gear 37
Part II: Getting Down and Dirty 47
Chapter 4: Location, Location: Positions on the Pitch 49
Chapter 5: Laying Down the Laws 65
Chapter 6: Honing Your Skills 83
Chapter 7: Breaking Down the Breakdown 105
Chapter 8: Leaping Lineouts: Jumping for the Ball 121
Chapter 9: Talking Tactics 135
Chapter 10: Talented Training 151
Chapter 11: All About Coaching 167
Part III: Welcome to Planet Rugby 183
Chapter 12: The World Cup 185
Chapter 13: Rampant Rugby: The International Scene 201
Chapter 14: Rugby Below the Equator: Teams and Trophies 217
Chapter 15: From Grassroots to First Grade: The Domestic Scene 227
Part IV: Following the Game: The Informed Fan 245
Chapter 16: Compulsive Viewing: Rugby on the Screen 247
Chapter 17: Staying In Touch with Rugby News 259
Chapter 18: Spectating and Sobriquets 279
Part V: The Part of Tens 293
Chapter 19: The Ten Greatest Wallabies 295
Chapter 20: The Ten Greatest All Blacks 303
Chapter 21: The Ten Best Rugby Moments 309
Chapter 22: Ten Peculiar Facts About Rugby 319
Part VI: Appendixes 329
Appendix A: Honour Boards 331
Appendix B: Key Rugby Organisations 345
Glossary 351
Index 363