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Amazon.com Books: Rugby Union
The rugby union has undergone immense change in the past two decades—introducing a World Cup, accepting professionalism, and creating a global market in players. This resource covers all of the great matches, teams, and players while also placing them in the context of the social, political, and economic changes which have affected the course of rugby's development. International in scope, this history includes not only Britain and France but also the great rugby powers of the southern hemisphere and other successful rugby nations, such as Argentina, Fiji, and Japan. Rich in anecdotes—including the story of why 1895 is the most important date in both the rugby union and rugby league history, allegations of devil worship at a Welsh rugby club, the game's contribution to the Cuban Revolution, and why the most fearsome of all New Zealand forwards was also a proficient knitter—this reference is a must-read for any fan of the oval ball. Author: Huw Richards Paperback: 318 pages Company: Mainstream Publishing (2007-11-22) ISBN: 1845962559 List Price: $18.95 Amazon Price: $8.65 Used Price: $4.49 
Improve technique, game sense and fitness levels with the aid of Rugby Games & Drills. Developed by one of the game’s top coaches and endorsed by the Rugby Football Union, Rugby Games & Drills contains over 115 games and drills \qq: Perhaps we want to say “activities”? Also, total may change. –Laura Xqq\ designed to bring out the very best in players, regardless of age or ability or rugby code. This book is packed with the most effective games and drills for improving core skills such as handling, kicking and decision making while providing tough physical challenges. In addition, the detailed descriptions with accompanying illustrations will help you make the most of training sessions and ensure you are ready for game day. Rugby Games & Drills is the ideal companion for coaches and players of both rugby league and rugby union looking to maximize talent and harness their potential. Author: Rugby Football Union, Simon Worsnop Paperback: 216 pages SHK01627 Company: Human Kinetics (2011-10-04) ISBN: 1450402135 List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $12.40 Used Price: $8.55 
John Daniell is a rubgy mercenary. A brutal word for an often brutal game. In 1996, when Rugby Union turned professional, John emigrated to France where he played for a decade in top competitions. His team ricocheted between fear and ecstasy, as they battled to save the club from relegation and their careers from the scrap heap. Now he lifts the lid on the dark world of the journeyman player, where losing a home game is considered a crime, coaches and club owners will do anything to win, and agents ruthlessly manipulate players. His compelling confessions are both shocking and funny, taking you behind the scenes, onto the field and into the very heart of the scrum.Author: John Daniell Kindle Edition: 272 pages Kindle eBook Company: Ebury Digital (2009-04-02) (2009-04-02) List Price: $13.03 Amazon Price: 
Union: The Heart of Rugby is a stunning large format book showcasing the greatest rugby photographs ever taken alongside the thoughts and views of some of the game's greatest ever players - including current England coach Martin Johnson. This stunning coffee table book has been conceived as a celebration of the heart and soul of rugby as the kick off to the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand approaches. The cornerstone of the book will be more than 150 of the most powerful and evocative rugby photographs taken by award-winning photographers and selected by legendary sports photographer Neil Leifer. Complementing the images is an original text that explores the eight core creeds that underpin the sport - pride, team, friendship, courage, passion, heroes, pain and glory - and based on interviews with five of the game's greatest players: John Kirwan, Nick Farr-Jones, Philipe Sella, Joel Stransky and Martin Johnson.Author: Paul Thomas Hardcover: 200 pages Company: Vision Sports Publishing (2011-09-01) ISBN: 1907637303 List Price: $37.95 Amazon Price: $31.84 Used Price: $26.34 
A collection of biographical, anecdotal, and literary essays on Britain's consuming passion for rugby, this account describes the exploits of the people’s heroes from Gould to Gareth Edwards. The beauty and exhilaration of the game is vividly recaptured in classic prose, as are the emotions and expectations of the most passionate rugby aficionados in the world. From the humorous to the erudite, this selection features work from the likes of Richard Burton, Frank Keating, John Morgan, Dylan Thomas, Alan Watkins, and Harry Webb. Hardcover: 120 pages Company: Parthian Books (2012-04-01) ISBN: 1906998027 List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $13.80 Used Price: $17.55 
Voices from the Back of the Bus provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at international rugby at the height of a golden period. Recounted with genuine warmth and much humor, over a hundred players recall the scrapes, the games, the laughs, the glory, and the gritty reality of the pre-professional game. Packed with true rugby tales from the days when men played purely for the love of the game and of their nation, and multimillion-pound contracts and sponsorship deals were unheard of, this refreshing, revealing, and often hilarious collection will inspire sports fans of all generations. Author: Stewart McKinney Paperback: 256 pages Company: Mainstream Publishing (2010-07-01) (2010-08-09) ISBN: 1845965922 List Price: $14.95 Amazon Price: $7.60 Used Price: $5.24 
Having led the All Blacks to their worst World Cup campaign in history in 2007, Graham Henry, against the odds, was reappointed head coach eight weeks later. He became the first All Black coach to survive a World Cup failure, retaining the post ahead of the more popular Robbie Deans. It was a decision that effectively divided the nation.On October 23, 2011 Henry earned redemption when he led the All Blacks to World Cup glory at Eden Park. This is the incredible story of how the All Blacks rebuilt after the disaster of 2007 and climbed back to the top of the world order. How a fallen team picked themselves up and created a better, stronger All Black culture that was driven by inspirational skipper Richie McCaw. This book focuses on the growth of McCaw as captain; the restructuring of the senior players’ leadership group; the arrival of new and vibrant stars; the embittered rivalry with the Wallabies and how all these and many other factors combined to finally end a nation’s 24-year-wait for World Cup glory. Author: Gregor Paul Kindle Edition: 239 pages Kindle eBook Company: APN News and Media (2011-12-12) (2011-12-12) List Price: Amazon Price: 
Austin Healey is one of English rugby's best-known characters. His extraordinary career has seen him with 50 England caps, star on two British Lions tours and play a leading role in England's most successful club ever - Leicester Tigers. He's rightly regarded as perhaps the most versatile and skilful English player ever and has won fans the world over. But his outspoken nature means he's courted controversy along the way. In "Me and My Mouth", he lays bare the backstage wrangling that bedevilled England's World Cup winners and wrecked those Lions tours - and lifts the lid on the hilarious behind-the-scenes escapades fans rarely get to hear about. Now with a new career as a BBC TV presenter ahead of him, Austin's sure to stay in the public eye...and this book will ensure he keeps on ruffling feathers. Author: Austin Healy Paperback: 280 pages Company: Monday Books (2006-04-12) ISBN: 0955285445 List Price: Amazon Price: $10.14 Used Price: $0.01 
Author: Martyn WilliamsPaperback: 96 pages Company: Accent (2011-03-01) ISBN: 1907726640 List Price: $4.50 Amazon Price: $2.23 Used Price: $0.44 
If you're new to the sport or you 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 3rd Edition:Features an in-depth and up-to-date look at the Laws that form the beautiful gameCovers all you will need to know about talking tactics and is perfect for anyone looking at swatting up on rugby for the World Cup and beyondAdvises on all you will need to know to get stuck in and playContains a new chapter on sevens as the sport will be a demonstration sport at London 2012 and a full sport at Rio 2016 Amazon.com DVD: Rugby Union
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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
Austin Healey is one of English rugby's best-known characters. His extraordinary career has seen him with 50 England caps, star on two British Lions tours and play a leading role in England's most successful club ever - Leicester Tigers. He's rightly regarded as perhaps the most versatile and skilful English player ever and has won fans the world over. But his outspoken nature means he's courted controversy along the way. In "Me and My Mouth", he lays bare the backstage wrangling that bedevilled England's World Cup winners and wrecked those Lions tours - and lifts the lid on the hilarious behind-the-scenes escapades fans rarely get to hear about. Now with a new career as a BBC TV presenter ahead of him, Austin's sure to stay in the public eye...and this book will ensure he keeps on ruffling feathers. Author: Austin Healy Paperback: 280 pages Company: Monday Books (2006-04-12) ISBN: 0955285445 List Price: Amazon Price: $10.14 Used Price: $0.01 
"Rugby - Backs Moves" is a collection of moves or "plays" which any group of backs in a rugby team can use during a match. The book is intended to be something which anyone who coaches senior or junior rugby, at rugby clubs or in schools, can use to develop their team's back play. The book is an ideal companion for use on the training ground or in team meetings. Each move is described on two adjacent pages, which appear side by side as you open out the book. For each move, the book identifies the area of the opposition's defensive alignment on which the attack is focused and the lines of running for each player involved in the move. The book also identifies from which side of the pitch any move can be used and whether it works from a scrum, a line-out or from other phases of play. Variations on individual moves are explained, with cross-references included to where the variations are described elsewhere in the book. For each move, the book also contains a "Key Points" narrative, with tips on how best to make the move work and points to look out for in running the move. The moves are illustrated with easy to understand diagrams and space is provided for coaches to jot down any thoughts that spring to mind as they try out the moves during practice or match play. The book includes various indexed lists, which enable the reader to find particular types of move, such as moves to run from the left or right side of the pitch, from a scrum or line-out or through a particular channel in the opposition's defence.Author: John Uwins, Rory Uwins Paperback: 124 pages Company: Bright Pen (2011-03-14) ISBN: 0755206592 List Price: $10.95 Amazon Price: $8.89 Used Price: $12.29 
The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Rugby is the most comprehensive and up-to-date rugby-specific training guide in the world today. It contains descriptions and photographs of over 80 of the most effective weight training, flexibility, and abdominal exercises used by athletes worldwide. This book features year-round rugby-specific weight-training programs guaranteed to improve your performance and get you results.No other rugby book to date has been so well designed, so easy to use, and so committed to weight training. This book will increase the players power and quickness resulting in more effectiveness in rucks and mauls. By using this program, you will make considerable gains in your strength, agility, and stamina which will result in more success in scrums and have you competing strong until the final whistle. Both beginners and advanced athletes and weight trainers can follow this book and utilize its programs. From recreational to professional, thousands of athletes all over the world are already benefiting from this book and its techniques, and now you can too! As an added bonus, this book also contains links to free record keeping charts which normally sell separately for $20. 
Total rugby is the antithesis of play-safe rugby - an open, ebullient game in which every player is encouraged to show what he can do as an attacker, defender and supporting player. Total Rugby" has become one of the game's most seminal coaching manuals - it highlights Jim Greenwood's radical examination of every facet of the game and his ability to clearly convey the wealth of knowledge he has accumulated over many years. This fifth edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded."Author: Jim Greenwood Paperback: 384 pages Company: A & C Black (2003-10) ISBN: 0713666722 List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $20.30 Used Price: $8.54 
If you get a big kick out of rugby but still feel you could sharpen up your knowledge of the game, this friendly 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, and coverage of England's historic 2003 World Cup victory.Author: Greg Growden, Nick Cain Kindle Edition: 387 pages Kindle eBook Company: For Dummies (2011-03-01) (2011-03-01) List Price: $26.50 Amazon Price: 
Originally published in 1928, this is a wonderfully comprehensive look at 'rugger'. It includes personal reminiscences of some of the top players from the 1900s and goes on to offer a complete training and tactics guide. Illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams, the book still has much practical advice to offer the modern rugby enthusiast, as well as the historical interest. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include James Baxter Vice-Admiral P. M. Royds, C. B., C. M . G., Royal Navy PART 1. RUGGER REMINISCENCES: Early Days and School Rugger Flying and Football Trial by Ordeal Cambridge Reorganisation and the Varsity Match of 1922 The Services Championship and First R. A. F. Victory, International Matches Cambridge Tour in France The 1924-25 All Blacks Tour and County Rugger Recent International Matches Players and Personalities I Have Met The Spirit of the Game. PART TWO THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF RUGBY FOOTBALL: Equipment, Training and Elementary Principles What every Player Must Able to do Forwards: Their Duties in the Tight and in the Loose The Players Behind the Scrum and their Duties in Attack and Defence Set Positions in Attack and Defence The New Zealand and Dublin University Formations Captaincy and Refereeing The Modern Game and Future Tendencies Comments on the Laws and the Game Rugby Football Government Playing and Coaching at Schools Brief Histories of the Leading Clubs in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. PART 3-RECORDS: Vital Facts in the History of Rugby Football The Bye-Laws and Laws of Rugby Football Record Lists of International PlayersAuthor: W.W. Wakefield Hardcover: 516 pages Company: Hesperides Press (2008-11-04) ISBN: 1443736090 List Price: $45.95 Amazon Price: $45.95 Used Price: $95.54 
Bumper World Cup edition of the acclaimed IRB World Rugby Yearbook, the ever-popular and utterly comprehensive review of the rugby year. On sale barely a month after the trophy has been lifted at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, the IRB World Rugby Yearbook will include a comprehensive review of the tournament including analysis and comment from leading players and the game's best rugby writers. On top of that will be a complete round-up of world rugby in 2011, including complete statistical records for every World Cup nation, all-time rugby records and reviews of each of the major competitions in the oval ball game. The IRB World Rugby Yearbook is quite simply the most comprehensive rugby yearbook on the planet.Author: Paul Morgan, John Griffiths Paperback: 640 pages Company: Vision Sports Publishing (2011-11-01) ISBN: 1907637257 List Price: $25.95 Amazon Price: $17.14 Used Price: $16.03 
"The Springboks and the Holy Grail" is the epic story of South Africa's amazing quests for the Rugby World Cup, written by a man who not only experienced all four campaigns, but had a ringside seat at the incredible events and off-the-field dramas that unfolded at each tournament. From the triumphs of Ellis Park in 1995 and Paris in 2007 to the heartbreak of 1999 and the shame of 2003, renowned journalist Dan Retief faithfully recorded the stories of human heroism and frailty, of great dignity and patent jealousy that transcended the realm of sport. Writing for the "Sunday Times" and "SuperSport", he was one of an elite few who were privy to the secrets and machinations of South African rugby's inner sanctum. "The Springboks and the Holy Grail" provides fascinating insight into an event that is now one of the biggest in the world of sport, and contains numerous interviews with key players and administrators, as well as well-known figures who were touched by these campaigns. A candid glimpse behind the scenes, this compelling saga often reads like pure fiction. This is the first book to focus on the Rugby World Cup tournaments from a Springbok perspective, and it is perfectly timed to come out ahead of the seventh RWC tournament, to be held in New Zealand in September and October 2011. The Springboks will travel to New Zealand as the defending champions with a chance to become not only the first team to successfully defend the Webb Ellis Cup, but the first to win it three times. It lifts the lid on the intrigues around the Springboks, the rugby community and the media in a forthright and honest way. The final chapter provides an interesting discussion on the many similarities and qualities common to the teams who have won the cup. Will be a key work of reference, as it contains a record of all the Springboks' RWC matches and their opponents, statistics and records. It is written by arguably South Africa's most senior and respected rugby writer. It includes 16 pages of photographs.Author: Dan Retief Paperback: 294 pages Company: Zebra Press (2011-09-01) ISBN: 1770221476 List Price: $36.50 Amazon Price: $16.22 Used Price: $15.92 
To be a complete rugby player, you must master both the physical and mental skills of the game. You must be prepared, committed and determined to succeed. You must be focused—Focused for Rugby. Authors Dr. Adam Nicholls and Jon Callard, former England International player and professional coach, pool their years of experience and offer a mental training programme designed to maximise performance on the rugby field. You’ll learn instantly applicable strategies for coping with stress, building confidence, managing emotions, and leading a team. You’ll even go inside the zone so you can be at your best in even the most pressure-filled situations. Focused for Rugby is more than a psychology text; it is a training programme that will sharpen mental skills and unleash your full potential. Expert advice and step-by-step techniques will transfer directly to your game. Focused for Rugby is your complete guide to becoming a complete player. Author: Adam Nicholls, Jon Callard Paperback: 208 pages Company: Human Kinetics (2012-03-21) ISBN: 1450402127 List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $12.79 Used Price: $14.39 |
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