rugby football

"Provides information about the fundamentals of rugby, from equipment and moves to superstars and legends. Intended for third to fifth grade students"--Provided by publisher.

Features superstars, equipment, rules, and the history behind rugby.

Two years younger than his classmates at a prestigious boarding school, fourteen-year-old Ryan Dean West grapples with living in the dorm for troublemakers, falling for his female best friend who thinks of him as just a kid, and playing wing on the Varsity rugby team with some of his frightening new dorm-mates.

An introduction to the basic techniques, rules, strategy, and fundamental plays of rugby.

Describes how early in his presidency Mandela sought to symbolically unite South Africa's black and white citizens by having the nation host rugby's first World Cup. He enlisted South Africa's national team, the Springboks, to participate, and the team's improbable run to the World Cup finals attracted and united many fans, black and white.

Explains the game of rugby and identifies each player position; describes the basic skills of the sport, including running, passing, catching, tackling, scrummaging, rucking, mauling, and others; and includes discussion of attitude, and a list of rules.

Describes the history and basics of the sport of Rugby, including the type of equipment used, championships, and major superstars of the sport.

Explains the game of rugby and identifies each player position; describes the basic skills of the sport, including running, passing, catching, tackling, scrummaging, rucking, mauling, and others; and includes discussion of attitude, and a list of rules.