Running Rugby

£29.99

In excellent condition for its age. Hard back book published in 1980, with dust jacket and 80pages long. Running Rugby distils Ray French’s experience as an international dual‑code player into a practical, highly accessible guide to open, attacking play. The book explains how to move the ball quickly, support the runner, read defensive patterns, and create overlaps. It covers core skills, positional responsibilities, set‑piece variations, and tactical decision‑making, all illustrated with diagrams. Designed for both developing players and coaches, it remains a useful snapshot of rugby coaching philosophy from the late 20th century. x

In excellent condition for its age. Hard back book published in 1980, with dust jacket and 80pages long. Running Rugby distils Ray French’s experience as an international dual‑code player into a practical, highly accessible guide to open, attacking play. The book explains how to move the ball quickly, support the runner, read defensive patterns, and create overlaps. It covers core skills, positional responsibilities, set‑piece variations, and tactical decision‑making, all illustrated with diagrams. Designed for both developing players and coaches, it remains a useful snapshot of rugby coaching philosophy from the late 20th century. x