Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Getting the Most Out of Understanding Rugby League Chapter 2 - Rugby and Rugby League Through the Ages Chapter 3 - Getting Started Chapter 4 - The Basics Chapter 5 - The Ingredients of Rugby League Chapter 6 - Following the Progress of a Match Chapter 7 - Set Pieces: Play-the-ball and the Scrum Chapter 8 - Offside and Out of Play Chapter 9 - Obstruction and Misconduct Chapter 10 - Finding Out More Glossary; Quiz answers; Bibliography; Index

About the Author

Julia Hickey is an associate lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University with responsibility for Adult Basic Education. She is also author of the other titles in the Understanding Sport series. Between 2001-2004, Simon Worsnop was the National Fitness Coordinator for the Rugby Football League (RFL). Since 2004, he has been one of the National Fitness Coaches for the Rugby Football Union (RFU). He is a Rugby League Senior Coach and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and is also the specialist consultant for Understanding Rugby Union.