How to get your own copy of the laws of rugby

You can get your very own pocket-sized copy of USA Rugby's HANDBOOK and LAWS OF THE GAME for $7 (as of Aug. 94) simply by sending your money to

U.S.A.R.F.U.  National Office
3595 E. Fountain Blvd. 
Colorado Springs, Colorado  80910

phone: 719-637-1022
fax:   719-637-1315

It's also available from major rugby suppliers.

The laws contained in the handbook are those of the International Rugby Football Board (IRFB) with instructions and notes on the laws as framed by the IRFB along with Directives and Variations on the Laws for the USARFU. The handbook also contains information about amateurism and the USARFU itself.

This one is recommended.

The USARFU office also distributes The Laws in Plain English for $6. This is a very readable publication with illustrations. I would recommend it to beginning players as more useful for them than the lawbook.

For the complete novice, there is also a little pamphlet called Instant Rugby: a 5 minute guide to the laws for about $1. It's probably worthwhile for that friend you want to drag along to watch you play.