Rugby

In this fascinating history of the English game, leading rugby historian Tony Collins traces the development of rugby union from its origins at Rugby School through to the modern era of professionalism and World Cup victory, and explains why the game has come to have such a profound influence on the..

Contemporary sport coaching has moved beyond simple biophysical approaches to more complex understandings of coaching as a set of social relationships — this is the first book to examine what that means in the context of rugby union. Drawing on cutting-edge research as well as developments in pedago..

This is the first book to focus on rugby union’s transition from an amateur to a professional sport and how it has dealt with the realities of commercialism and a more diverse spectating public. Based on in-depth interviews with players from eight leading rugby nations, it offers a fresh perspective..

The ‘Other’ Sport Mega-event examines the 2011 Rugby World Cup as a contested terrain of politics, commerce and identity._x005F_x000D_ This book was published as a special issue of Sport and Society...

This is the first book to examine the effect that professionalism has had across a number of different aspects of the game and the wider socio-cultural significance of these changes through case studies from across the globe. Offering insights into under-researched areas of the sport, such as the gr..

The Science of Rugby is the only book to examine the scientific principles underpinning the preparation of rugby players for high performance. Drawing on the very latest scientific evidence, and covering both codes (union and league), the book explores every aspect of training and in-match performan..

The Science of Rugby is the only book to examine the scientific principles underpinning the preparation of rugby players for high performance. Drawing on the very latest scientific evidence, and covering both codes (union and league), the book explores every aspect of training and in-match performan..