Haynes Publishing
For Immediate Release:
RUGBY UNION Manual
THE OFFICAL GUIDE TO PLAYING THE GAME
Howard Johnson
Foreword by England Team Manager Martin Johnson
Publication Date: OUT NOW!
RRP: £17.99, Hardback, ISBN: 978 1 84425 503 0
“The Rugby Union Manual offers you everything you need to become a better rugby player” Martin Johnson, England Team Manager
The Rugby Union Manual is the book no rugby player or fan should be without. Created with the complete cooperation of the Rugby Football Union and the England Senior team, the Rugby Union Manual is packed with practical information and insider tips on everything you need to get to grips with this fantastic sport.
England’s top internationals never forget that sound rugby technique forms the bedrock of everything they do on the field. Practising and refining the basics is an absolute must. The Rugby Union Manual gives you all the information and advice you need to play in specific positions, develop your understanding of key areas of the game including the scrum, lineout, ruck and maul, and improve specialist individual skills such as kicking, throwing, passing and tackling. You can also work on your own technique and learn how to play as a team by using the same drills the top young players practise within the England Academy structure.
The Rugby Union Manual is essential reading for anyone who wants to play, watch and understand rugby.
Contents Include:
Specific advice on how to play in all positions
Key areas of the game explained
Authentic RFU-approved drills as used by the England teams including easy-to follow diagrams
Twickenham - Exclusive ‘Behind The Scenes’ photos at England’s HQ
Complete and unabridged IRB Laws of the Game
Great practical information on diet and fitness
Features on England’s greatest ever players
Former England Captain Martin Corry is available for interview
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Notes to Editors
Author Howard Johnson has worked closely with the senior England rugby team since 2003 as editor of England Rugby, the official magazine of the Rugby Football Union. He also ghosted The Lions Raw, England Team Manager Martin Johnson’s personal account of captaining the legendary 1997 British Lions tour to South Africa.
Spokesperson for the book and ambassador of the sport Martin Corry MBE is the current Captain of Leicester Rugby Football Club and has gained 64 caps for England as well as representing the British and Irish Lions. Martin is among the most decorated players in the Guinness Premiership with five championship victories to his name. A ledged of the game, Martin has now retired from International duty and just entered his 12th season with the Leicester Tigers and is available to interview.