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    Rugby Union Laws Simplified
    Rugby Union Laws Simplified
    Rugby Union Laws Simplified
    Ebook59 pages17 minutes

    Rugby Union Laws Simplified

    By Sandra O'Sullivan

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    Over 8.5 million people play some form of rugby union around the world - tag; touch; wheelchair; beach; Sevens; 10s; 12s; 15s. Its popularity as both a team and a spectator sport continues to grow at a phenomenal pace.

    A staggering viewing audience of 120 million people worldwide tuned in to watch the final match between New Zealand and Australia at the last World Rugby Cup tournament. Yet, despite these astounding figures, the laws that govern the game for a lot of people are difficult to understand.

    That's all about to change. Rugby Union Laws Simplified is a comprehensive guide to the traditional game of rugby 15s as played by adults. Written in rhyme using straightforward language with accompanying black and white illustrations - the game of rugby union is about to get a lot clearer!

    Learn about flankers, hookers, props, tackles, turnovers, rucks, mauls, infringements, breakdown, offside, set pieces, phases of play – and lots more. Rugby Union Laws Simplified will provide a solid knowledge foundation and understanding of the game of Rugby Union and as it rhymes - the information is easy to remember!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSandra O'Sullivan
    Release dateFeb 24, 2017
    ISBN9780995773400
    Rugby Union Laws Simplified
    Author

    Sandra O'Sullivan

    Sandra O'Sullivan is an Irish author who lives with her husband, three daughters and their cat, in the beautiful seaside town of Skerries on the east coast of Ireland.

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