Rugby for Dummies

by Greg Growden, Patrick Guthrie, Mathew Brown

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470834056
• ISBN13: 9780470834053
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Very Informative. A great resource book

The book was very informative. The book is great for all people, from those who don't know anything about rugby to those just looking for spare bits of information. The authors did a great job with their style as well, making the reader feel as if they were having a discussion with the authors, and giving the reader confidence in his/her rugby ability. It covers all areas of the game, from the rules, to techniques, to training, to the public world of rugby. I recommend this book to anyone wishing to learn anything about the sport

great resource

I have re-read this book four times now, and I have to say that I've gotten something more out of it each time. It is well written by two men who know the game from the grassroots level up to the international without making presumptions or patronizing the reader. It kept me entertained and educated throughout. Definately worth the time and money from the greenest of rookies to the wylie vets.

Excellent source for rugby informations

I bought this book just a couple of months ago and I must say, it is definately worth the money you're paying for it. I just started to play rugby this January, and as a beginner, I was searching for a book that would not only explain the rules of rugby, but that would also explain everything else about rugby to me: where the sport orginated, which professional teams exist, what kind of risk is involved in it, what important events in rugby history are, how to use specific tactics and techniques, and all that kind of stuff. With "Rugby for Dummies" I've found this book! It explains all that and much more in an easy to read style and with a bunch of illustrations... it's actually just perfect for everyone who is interested in playing rugby or who already started to play but who still needs all the basic information about his new sport... Without any doubt, I highly recommend this product :)

An Excellent Guide for Beginners and Vets Alike

The authors know their rugby. They are both life-long players and have spent years coaching as well as analyzing (and broadcasting) national and international rugby games in the U.S. But they wear their experience and expertise with ease. Nothing is taken for granted -- absolute beginners will be walked through the basics with clear and effective writing. And yet, the book manages to be full of nuance and expert advice so that crotchety, old vets and in-their-prime, active players will learn much from it as well. The authors do more than convey the nuts and bolts of playing -- they give a sense of the texture of the rugby life (as many will tell you, as important an aspect of the game as on-field play). Thanks guys.

Clear and Very Informative

I received my copy of Rugby for Dummies this past friday, and have learned a great deal already. I have recently become interested in learning about Rugby, and finding this book was a godsend. The authors talk about the game and equipment in terms that someone with no prior knowledge can easily digest. They resist the over-usage of jargon and where they do use jargon, they explain what they are talking about in a way that doesn't leave the reader sitting there scratching his/her head. I plan to continue my exploration of the world of Rugby, and Rugby For Dummies has become my chief reference. Kudos to the authors!