The Rugby Core

The Rugby Core

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The Rugby Core

The Rugby Core

$7.50

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Some lessons from rugby take years to fully understand. When Clint Bowers was a young player at Alexandra High School in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, his coach Mr Johnny Crawford gave him three pieces of advice:

  • Rugby is a hard game.
  • Rugby is a heart game.
  • Rugby is a gentleman's game.

At the time, they sounded like rugby advice. Years later, they revealed themselves as lessons about life.

What you'll discover:

  • The values that turn fifteen individuals into a team
  • Why courage, commitment, and respect outlast any scoreline
  • How the lessons of rugby shape character long after the final whistle
  • A reflection that resonates whether you're lacing up boots today — or hung them up years ago

Who it's for:
The young player pulling on a jersey for the first time. The seasoned player who has already put his boots away. The coach, the parent, the supporter — anyone who has ever understood that sport's greatest lessons are only fully appreciated long after the game is over.

The Rugby Core is not a coaching manual. It is an exploration of what lies underneath the game.

Format: PDF ebook | Instant digital download — read on any device.

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Great to read true life stories on and off the rugby field, how a rugby coach can engage with a pupils. .And haveing a influence way after the rugby boots are hung up.

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John Crawford

Clint has written the book in a very easy to read style. It's interesting and moves along quickly, probably unlike some tight forwards!! I think that the idea of having "rugby insights" throughout the book is an excellent idea. They form a continuous summary.
Team sport is so valuable for a number of reasons; sharing triumphs and disasters, or loses, is an important life lesson, so are the necessities of working with a variety of people, which we do in the work place. In our work place we need to also focus on shared goals too, and realise that they don't materialise without commitment from everyone. Employers must understand that the most important people they have are their staff - the players in their own team. Coaches have a responsibility to build players and make them understand their value and develop their self-worth. Those things will last with their players for life. Bosses and managers have the same responsibility.

A short book is also very useful. It makes the whole theme easy to read, follow and apply the principles.

Thank you so much — this genuinely made my day! I love that you picked up on the 'rugby insights' thread running through the book; that was very deliberate, so it's great to know it landed well. And yes, I'll pass your regards on to the tight forwards 😄 Your point about team sport and the workplace is exactly the kind of connection I hoped readers would make — those lessons really do last a lifetime. Thanks again for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. It means a lot. — Clint

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Anonymous

Great to read true life stories on and off the rugby field, how a rugby coach can engage with a pupils. .And haveing a influence way after the rugby boots are hung up.

J
John Crawford

Clint has written the book in a very easy to read style. It's interesting and moves along quickly, probably unlike some tight forwards!! I think that the idea of having "rugby insights" throughout the book is an excellent idea. They form a continuous summary.
Team sport is so valuable for a number of reasons; sharing triumphs and disasters, or loses, is an important life lesson, so are the necessities of working with a variety of people, which we do in the work place. In our work place we need to also focus on shared goals too, and realise that they don't materialise without commitment from everyone. Employers must understand that the most important people they have are their staff - the players in their own team. Coaches have a responsibility to build players and make them understand their value and develop their self-worth. Those things will last with their players for life. Bosses and managers have the same responsibility.

A short book is also very useful. It makes the whole theme easy to read, follow and apply the principles.

Thank you so much — this genuinely made my day! I love that you picked up on the 'rugby insights' thread running through the book; that was very deliberate, so it's great to know it landed well. And yes, I'll pass your regards on to the tight forwards 😄 Your point about team sport and the workplace is exactly the kind of connection I hoped readers would make — those lessons really do last a lifetime. Thanks again for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. It means a lot. — Clint

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Anonymous

Great to read true life stories on and off the rugby field, how a rugby coach can engage with a pupils. .And haveing a influence way after the rugby boots are hung up.

J
John Crawford

Clint has written the book in a very easy to read style. It's interesting and moves along quickly, probably unlike some tight forwards!! I think that the idea of having "rugby insights" throughout the book is an excellent idea. They form a continuous summary.
Team sport is so valuable for a number of reasons; sharing triumphs and disasters, or loses, is an important life lesson, so are the necessities of working with a variety of people, which we do in the work place. In our work place we need to also focus on shared goals too, and realise that they don't materialise without commitment from everyone. Employers must understand that the most important people they have are their staff - the players in their own team. Coaches have a responsibility to build players and make them understand their value and develop their self-worth. Those things will last with their players for life. Bosses and managers have the same responsibility.

A short book is also very useful. It makes the whole theme easy to read, follow and apply the principles.

Thank you so much — this genuinely made my day! I love that you picked up on the 'rugby insights' thread running through the book; that was very deliberate, so it's great to know it landed well. And yes, I'll pass your regards on to the tight forwards 😄 Your point about team sport and the workplace is exactly the kind of connection I hoped readers would make — those lessons really do last a lifetime. Thanks again for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. It means a lot. — Clint