{"product_id":"rugby-for-dummies-isbn-9781394170548","title":"Rugby For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRugby basics for fans, players, and parents who are new to the game, plus all the latest developments for those returning to the sport\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRugby For Dummies, Fourth Edition \u003c\/i\u003eteaches you the essential elements of the fast-growing sport of rugby, so you can follow all the action—and get ready for the U.S.-hosted 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups. This helpful Dummies guide also gives you the information that you need to start playing or coaching rugby. You’ll get clear explanations of the rules, insight into strategy and tactics, and info on all the most popular tournaments around the globe. Learn about the rugby greats of yesterday, plus get updates on the most significant changes at every level, from high school to international level. This new edition covers the evolution of the laws that govern play and looks at how the women’s game and the sevens version of the sport have grown. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how rugby is played, including necessary skills and strategies for winning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake a look at the most entertaining North American and international rugby competitions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet tips for joining a rugby team or becoming a rugby coach\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamiliarize yourself with the history of previous World Cups in time for the next one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the perfect Dummies guide for anyone who wants to better understand all aspects of the game of rugby. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Rugby: Roots, Boots, and All 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Rugby’s Beginnings, Allure, and a Basic Overview 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Basics 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Grab Your Rugby Gear 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Getting Down and Dirty 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Location, Location, Location: Positions on the Pitch 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Laying Down the Laws 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Understanding the Fundamentals 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Playing the Game 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: The Art of Scrummaging 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Lineouts: Restarting from Touch 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Individual Skills 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Tactics and Teamwork 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Welcome to the Oval Planet 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: The World Cup 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: The International Calendar 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: North American Rugby 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Amateur Rugby in North America 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Collegiate, High School, and Youth Rugby in North America 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Coaching and Refereeing 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Coaching 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Coaching Certification and Advancement 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Managing the Game: The Referee 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Following the Game: The Informed Fan 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Get Your Game: Rugby on TV 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Spectating and Staying in Touch with Rugby News 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: The Ten (or So) Greatest North American Men 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: The Ten (or So) Greatest North American Women 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: The Ten Best Rugby Moments 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 327\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMathew Brown \u003c\/b\u003eis one of America’s most prolific rugby writer\/producers. He’s written for \u003ci\u003eFOX, MediaZone Rugby\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Rugby Channel\u003c\/i\u003e and has produced hundreds of live rugby matches, tests, and shows for broadcast TV and streaming.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Guthrie \u003c\/b\u003eis a leader in the development of rugby competitions and broadcast opportunities across the Americas. He was involved in the broadcast of the Epson Cup, Pacific Rim, the Women’s Super Series, the Americas Rugby Championship, and more.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet the inside scoop on rugby\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurious about the exciting and visceral sport of rugby? You’re not alone! Millions of fans worldwide revel in rugby’s unique mix of physicality, teamwork, strategy, and athleticism. 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