Rugby for Dummies (Paperback)

~ Patrick Guthrie (Author), Mathew Brown (Author) "Why do millions of fans around the globe watch 15 players chase an oval ball on a field of grass as if the world would..." (more)
Key Phrases: openside flanker, usa rugby, oval planet, New Zealand, World Cup, United States (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

A practical guide to understanding rugby!-North American style
Once primarily a British and Australian pastime, rugby is now second only to soccer as a televised international sport and is growing rapidly in popularity as a school and amateur club sport across Canada and the United States. Rugby USA, the governing body for American rugby, boasts more than 50,000 players on its adult, collegiate, and youth teams. Filled with illustrations and photographs of drills and shape-up exercises, Rugby For Dummies gives players, coaches, and parents the heads up on just how the game is played and coached over here--tackling North American rugby rules, various levels of play, and how to coach junior players as well as adults.

Patrick Guthrie and Matthew W. Brown (both of Santa Monica, CA) produce rugby programming for FOX Sports International. Brown hosts the FOX Sports World Rugby Report.

From the Back Cover

For every rugby enthusiast at every level of interest!

Discouver why rugby is North America's new favorite pastime.

Now, you can learn and love the game of rugby as a player, coach, or fan. From drills and shape-up exercises, to helpful tips on safety and injuries, this book is packed with information for every rugby admirer.Explanations in plain English

The Dummies Way®

• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Get smart! @www.dummies.com

• Find listings of all our books
• Choose from many dirrerent subject categories
• Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1st edition (August 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470834056
• ISBN-13: 978-0470834053
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #648,193 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in this category: (What's this?)

  #47 in

  Books > Sports > Other Team Sports > Rugby

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and Very Informative, September 13, 2004

By	Gunfighter (Northern Virginia) - See all my reviews

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!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Guide for Beginners and Vets Alike, February 25, 2005

By	Fritz (California, USA) - See all my reviews

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative. A great resource book , March 22, 2007

A Kid's Review

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