Rugby Revealed: Reaching Your Rugby Potential

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Rugby Revealed is the definitive guide to rugby in terms of the roles and responsibilities of each individual position and how they combine to create a tactically astute rugby team. This engaging guide to rugby union will help coaches and players understand the modern game, giving practical advice to achieve maximum results with optimum technique. With its mix of contributions from leading names, practical coaching advice and player statistics, Rugby Revealed includes: * the roles and responsibilities of each position in 15-a-side rugby * correct technique for core skills * the mechanics of the set piece * the elements for a successful attack and defence Professional players such as Jamie Roberts, Aaron Smith, Johnny Sexton, George Ford, Cian Healy, Manu Tuilagi, Keven Mealamu and Marcos Ayerza, and leading coaches, including Stuart Lancaster, Mike Cron, Dr Dave Alred, Mike Ford, Brendan Venter and Sir John Kirwan, are some of the 101 top names who share their insights into the game. This highly accessible guide will help new, emerging and developing players and coaches reach their rugby potential.

Founder of popular rugby website, LineoutCoach.com, Gavin Hickie is passionate about helping young players and coaches reach their rugby potential. Head Coach of Dartmouth College and Head Coach of the USA Rugby All Americans, Gavin has over 25 years' experience in the sport, including a decade at the top of the game as a professional player for Leinster, London Irish, Worcester and Leicester Tigers, along with representing Ireland at various levels in 15s and 7s. In addition to coaching, Gavin shares his expertise as an analyst for leading rugby publications. Eilidh Donaldson is the creator of sports news hub Tweetsport, regular blogger, passionate rugby supporter and an integral part of the LineoutCoach team. Her consultancy Ginger Midget helps grow businesses in the sports sector.

Playing professionally is perhaps every rugby player's dream - and this book may just make it a reality. With expert advice from leading coaches and players, you can rest assured that the tips and guidance concerning offence and defence, positioning on the pitch and much more are of the highest standard to enable you to reach your rugby potential. * School Sport * the ideal Christmas gift for the rugby fan in your life. If you know someone who wants to kick like Johnny Sexton, tackle like Jamie Roberts, pass like Aaron Smith, scrummage like Cian Healy or control the breakdown like Steffon Armitage then this book shows them how * intouchrugby.com * a perfect holiday gift for any young player...unique, engaging, nicely-written and supremely useful. It's easy to just jump in and read one section, or absorb it cover to cover * Goff Rugby Report * for budding coaches or those looking for a clear, concise explanation of individual roles and how they combine in the team structure * Irish Times *