Rugby: A Player’s Guide to the Laws - Softcover

Robinson, Derek

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007207018 ISBN 13: 9780007207015

Publisher: Willow, 2005

Synopsis

The laws of the game made simple – for players, referees, coaches and spectators – in this international bestselling guide to rugby union, now in its fifth edition and fully updated to include all the latest international law changes from 2004.

This is a book packed full of useful information and advice on how the modern game is played. Now all players, novice referees and school coaches seeking to understand more about the rules and regulations can find an answer to their various questions.

Featuring all key areas in the game, including:

The intricacies of the offside rule
· Foul play and dangerous play
· Rucks and mauls
· Throwing in at the line-outs
· Regulations regarding the scoring of points
· The advantage law

Written in a user-friendly style, with over 60 practical illustrations, you can’t afford to be without this definitive reference book.

About this title

Review:

‘The perfect companion for any keen rugby player’
Daily Express

‘Displays a sharp wit’ Daily Telegraph

From the Back Cover:

THE LAWS OF RUGBY MADE SIMPLE – FOR PLAYERS, REFEREES, COACHES AND SPECTATORS

When is a player offside and what puts him onside?

How does the advantage law work?

When is a knock-on allowable?

How can you score 10 points – without your opponents touching the ball?

The answers to these and many other questions can be found in this witty and easy-to-use guide to the laws of rugby union. Derek Robinson sees the game through the players' eyes and explains not only how the laws work, but why they exist at all. With over 60 practical illustrations and featuring the latest law changes up to the 1995 Rugby World Cup, you can be sure that winning rugby starts here!

Approved by the Rugby Football Union

About this edition

• Publisher: Willow
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0007207018
• ISBN 13: 9780007207015
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192