Rugby Focus: The Rugby World Cup 2015
No. of pages 32
Published: 2015
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Discover the teams and players battling for the ultimate rugby trophy and what it means to be a host nation. Find out about the venues, learn about the tournament's fascinating history and marvel at the exciting events of past competitions.
Packed with information on how the tournament works, from the players and coaches to requirements of hosting.
Cup Fact boxes give amazing World Cup statistics, One to Watch features identify key players to look out for in the tournament.
Exciting pitch-side photographs show top players from around the world in action.
A great read for young international and England rugby fans alike as the nation prepares to host this prestigious tournament.
This book is part of a book series called Rugby Focus .
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Hachette Children's Group .
Sean Callery is a writer and primary-school teacher. He has written a number of
This book has the following chapters:
- 4: World Beater. Introduction to the Rugby World Cup;
- 6: Who runs the World Cup?;
- 8: Keen to host;
- 10: Where are we going?;
- 12: What happened in qualifying;
- 14: The finals;
- 16: Winning ways;
- 18: The British teams: England, Wales and Scotland;
- 20: Other European teams: Ireland, France, Italy, Romania, Georgia;
- 22: Teams from Oceania;
- 24: Teams from the Americas;
- 26: Asian and African teams;
- 28: What the World Cup funds;
- 30: Record breakers and fun World Cup facts
This book is in the following series:
Rugby Focus
This series covers all the areas of the modern game. It takes an in-depth look at the sport, the management, the rules and the international tournaments. It contains useful insights, advice on techniques, the international business of rugby and how the game is run. The books are aimed at all those interested in rugby - whether they play the game, are an avid fan or are new to the sport.
