Product Description

Rugby Skills, Tactics and Rules is a highly illustrated and straightforward discussion of the key components of rugby union - player positions, tactics needed to win, different kinds of set plays, passes and moves, together with a user-friendly glossary. It features stunning photography from the 2007 World Cup to illustrate the very latest skills and tactics used at the highest level, and will enthral rugby fans of all ages and players at all levels.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #223904 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 168 pages

About the Author
Tony Williams is a sports journalist and writer of over 25 books including All Blacks biographies and a Super-12 series. Former All Black Frank Bunce is a rugby legend and one of the greatest ever centres, with 55 tests to his name. He later played for Castres in France and for Bristol. He has also coached in Italy and New Zealand and now is a commentator as well as a high-performance coach at the International Rugby Academy.

Customer Reviews

A book that promises much but fails to deliver - just
I hoped that a book co-authored by one of rugby's best coaches would provide an insight into what is needed to bring out the best in players. Instead this book provides an excellent summary of all aspects of the game of rugby, including a simplified guide to the laws of the game, but fails to deliver that important guidance on how to coach players for today's rugby. As a result the book is a bit of a disappointment for anyone who has been involved with the game for a while but for the enthusiastic newcomer the simple and enthusiastic approach will appeal. Photographs are used well to illustrate the points made and the overall style makes the book one made for dipping in and out of.

A great book for beginers and amateurs
I bought this book to help pick up on some of the fundamentals I had forgotten over 6 years of having not played. Packed full of great action pics and easy to follow rules section, makes this book a must for those wishing to gain an insight into the game.

nothing more than a picture gallery
i would categorise this book as something you would give to a first time visitor to our planet who is interested in rugby. it does nothing to improve your game, it simply tells you what rugby is. if you are an experienced player then stay clear