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The Physics of Rugby
Blending simple physics with anecdotes from the world of rugby, this informative reference demonstrates how to improve rugby techniques. Tackling, passing, running, and kicking are analyzed from a scientific perspective, incorporating Newton’s Laws, and then discussed in the wider context of the game. This valuable guide will not only instruct but also entertain sports-oriented students of all levels.
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200 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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September 20, 2025
Last winter I allowed my friends to convince me to sign up for the local gay rugby team. With the Intro to Rugby series starting this Fall, I decided that I should at least learn a bit more about what I'd signed up for.
I have a shoddy understanding of physics, but I know absolutely nothing about rugby - so on the whole this seemed like this book would be a decent introduction to how the game works.
And it was! The author seemingly covered every major topic - running, passing, scoring; chasing, tackling, injuries; scrums, lineouts, rucks, and mauls; and kicking, ball physics, and weather conditions.
What I appreciate the most is that the author explains the physics of how these aspects works in multiple levels. There's verbal explanations that explain the concept in ways that anyone can understand, along with some more in-depth physics equations for people who are really into that, and sometimes even more thorough physics in the endnotes. Since I've only just started playing, I could dive into the running and chasing sections especially to understand how to make that work for me, while I could skim the ball physics section without missing much.
The book also has very helpful resources in the back about rugby and physics, some of which I will check out to learn more.
I'm a rookie, and this already helped me!
I have a shoddy understanding of physics, but I know absolutely nothing about rugby - so on the whole this seemed like this book would be a decent introduction to how the game works.
And it was! The author seemingly covered every major topic - running, passing, scoring; chasing, tackling, injuries; scrums, lineouts, rucks, and mauls; and kicking, ball physics, and weather conditions.
What I appreciate the most is that the author explains the physics of how these aspects works in multiple levels. There's verbal explanations that explain the concept in ways that anyone can understand, along with some more in-depth physics equations for people who are really into that, and sometimes even more thorough physics in the endnotes. Since I've only just started playing, I could dive into the running and chasing sections especially to understand how to make that work for me, while I could skim the ball physics section without missing much.
The book also has very helpful resources in the back about rugby and physics, some of which I will check out to learn more.
I'm a rookie, and this already helped me!
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