The rugby pocket bible

Product Description

Want to know the difference between rugby league and union? How to spot a knock on? Whether the number on a player's shirt has any relation to their position?
Find the answers to all these questions and more in The Rugby Pocket Bible, packed full of fun trivia and essential knowledge for any rugby fan. If you've just joined an amateur rugby league and need some pointers, or you're an avid supporter and want to learn more about your club's history this is your ultimate guide to rugby.
Discover the history of rugby and how it changed over time, developments in the rules and regulations plus the introduction of the video referee and how it works. Learn all about the positions of the players, what their job is on the field and much more, including:
- All about the best stadiums around the world
- Profiles of tournaments from the Rugby World Cup and Six Nations to Rugby Sevens at Twickenham
- Top ten home grown and international players
- Advice for playing, training and setting up your own team
- Fan facts for the top world teams including Australia, Wales and New Zealand's All Blacks
- A breakdown of the scoring - explaining trys, penalties and conversions
- History of rugby tours and suggested destinations
The perfect gift for any rugby fan The Rugby Pocket Bible provides you with history, facts and essential statistics. Beautifully packaged it is a perfect gift for any rugby player or spectator. With a simple layout and manageable chapters you can either dip in and out of this pocket bible to find your rugby facts quickly or read cover to cover to learn everything there is to know about rugby.
This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. The is a Pocket Bible for everyone...
Other titles in the series: The Golf Pocket Bible, The Dad's Pocket Bible, The DIY Pocket Bible, The Wine Pocket Bible and The Allotment Pocket Bible.

From the Back Cover

Discover everything you need to know about rugby, from the rules and history to the legends of the game.
Whether you're a dedicated fan or novice player The Rugby Pocket Bible is packed with fascinating fems and insightful trivia, including: Rugby firsts - from the first ever club to the first overseas tour The ultimate dream XV The history and differences of Rugby League and Rugby Union International teams' greatest wins and heaviest defeats Traditions on tour including infamous songs and fancy dress
A must-have for any rugby fan.

About the Author

Ben Coles is a freelance rugby journalist and passionate fan of the game. During his degree he indulged his passion for rugby by writing articles and blogs wherever he could. Since graduating he's continued writing for The Rugby Blog, a witty and successful rugby website running since 2007.