Review
"Fed up with the winning-my-first-cap-was-great school of biography? Then try The Bluffer's Guide to Rugby by Alexander Rae, a former player for Kintyre, in Scotland. His tome is dedicated to those who play on life's back pitches and has useful definitions such as covering the blind-side--'The art of being on the side of the pitch where nothing is happening'."
--The Sunday Times, London


Book Description
All readers need to know on the subject of rugby that will convert even the most naive enthusiasts into instant experts.


From the Back Cover
Be an instant expert in rugby and bluff your way with anyone who knows anything about the game. No studying required, just a sense of humor.
From the "Dirty Jersey Move", to the "Short Lineout Ruse", the Bluffer's Guide to Rugby contains everything you need to know to hold your own with any fan or player of the "gentlemen's game".
Bluffer's Guides is a series of snappy little books containing facts, jargon, and all you need to know for instant expertise.


About the Author
Alexander Rae developed the main theories for bluffing rugby when he discovered that he was useless at the game. Never to be one to let such details stand in the way of his enjoyment he quickly evolved a style of play that removed the need to run, jump, tackle, or touch the ball. He is Scottish but moved to Somerset some years ago in the mistaken belief that the Scottish were going to continue winning Grand Slams. For the rest of the week he is a freelance writer, which is a far more dangerous and painful occupation.


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Crazy logic
With that indefinable sense of logic that pervades all the laws of rugby, the only direction that you are allowed to pass the ball is the opposite direction from the way you actually want to go.

Hazard to your health
Never run with the ball. If, by accident, you get the ball, pass it as quickly as possible. Running with the ball is very tiring and can be hazardous to your health. It is far better to let someone else take the blame for losing it to the opposition.

FROM THE PUBLISHER