Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will help make you a better player whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your game. Featured in this new, substantially revised, and updated edition of Rugby Union are:* Star Tips, Kit Checks, Rules Checks and Key Points* Skills and techniques at every level* Action and sequence photographs* Helpful, detailed diagrams in colour* An introduction to rules and equipment Foreword by Conor O'Shea, the RFU Directory of the National Academy AUTHOR: Peter Johnson has had many years' rugby union experience and is a Senior Member of the National Association of Sports Coaches. He is also a Rugby Football Union Senior Coach, has coached three National League clubs and is a professional Director of Rugby. 150 colour photos

Author Biography

Peter Johnson has had many years' rugby union experience and has played for England Schools, gained county and divisional honours, and captained Clifton RFC. He has coached three National League clubs, as well as the Divisional Under 21s, is a Senior Member of the National Association of Sports Coaches, is Director of Rugby at Bristol University and plays an important role in running the RFU Apprenticeship scheme. Resident - Bristol