Mathew Brown is one of America's most prolific rugby writer/producers. He's written for FOX, MediaZone Rugby, and The Rugby Channel and has produced hundreds of live rugby matches, tests, and shows for broadcast TV and streaming.

Patrick Guthrie is a leader in the development of rugby competitions and broadcast opportunities across the Americas. He was involved in the broadcast of the Epson Cup, Pacific Rim, the Women's Super Series, the Americas Rugby Championship, and more.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Rugby: Roots, Boots, and All 5

Chapter 1: Rugby's Beginnings, Allure, and a Basic Overview 7

Chapter 2: The Basics 17

Chapter 3: Grab Your Rugby Gear 31

Part 2: Getting Down and Dirty 41

Chapter 4: Location, Location, Location: Positions on the Pitch 43

Chapter 5: Laying Down the Laws 61

Chapter 6: Understanding the Fundamentals 71

Chapter 7: Playing the Game 91

Chapter 8: The Art of Scrummaging 107

Chapter 9: Lineouts: Restarting from Touch 119

Chapter 10: Individual Skills 135

Chapter 11: Tactics and Teamwork 157

Part 3: Welcome to the Oval Planet 175

Chapter 12: The World Cup 177

Chapter 13: The International Calendar 195

Chapter 14: North American Rugby 209

Chapter 15: Amateur Rugby in North America 225

Chapter 16: Collegiate, High School, and Youth Rugby in North America 233

Part 4: Coaching and Refereeing 243

Chapter 17: Coaching 245

Chapter 18: Coaching Certification and Advancement 257

Chapter 19: Managing the Game: The Referee 265

Part 5: Following the Game: The Informed Fan 273

Chapter 20: Get Your Game: Rugby on TV 275

Chapter 21: Spectating and Staying in Touch with Rugby News 283

Part 6: The Part of Tens 295

Chapter 22: The Ten (or So) Greatest North American Men 297

Chapter 23: The Ten (or So) Greatest North American Women 305

Chapter 24: The Ten Best Rugby Moments 311

Glossary 319

Index 327