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James Haskell's Rugby Book is a Classic Stephen Jones
- The Sunday Times --Stephen Jones - The Sunday Times
James Haskell has drawn from his own experiences to write an
in-depth guide on how to get fit for rugby, while also shredding
the myth that gym bunnies automatically make good players. He
stresses that the priority for players at all levels is to focus
on improving their core skills - but that work needs to be
under-pinned by the right preparation, which is where this
detailed manual comes. Haskell has produced a comprehensive
package of fitness and tion advice specifically designed for
rugby players, with clear explanations of how each section can be
applied to the game. All you need to bring is the motivation.
Alex Lowe - Rugby Writer The Times --Alex Lowe - The Times
A meticulous and detailed approach to training like a pro, from
conditioning to tion this book is a must-read for aspiring
rugby players. Stuart MacLennan - Editor Scrum Magazine --Stuart
Maclennan - Scrum Magazine
About the Author
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James Haskell, 32, is one of the UK's better known
rugby's players. Having progressed through all levels of rugby,
Haskell is now one of The Premiership's top flankers, with the
ability to play in all three positions across the back-row, which
he has done regularly for both Club and Country. Born James
Andrew Welbon Haskell in Windsor, Berkshire, Haskell has
represented England at every level from U18s to seniors,
currently holding the record as the only player to appear in
every match for the U21 age group team in two successive seasons.
James has also played for the England rugby sevens team. Having
started playing rugby aged just 5 at Maidenhead Rugby Club,
Haskell joined London Wasps in 2002, becoming the youngest Wasp
to make his debut in the Premiership, beating Joe Worlsey's long
standing record by 196 days. Aged just 18, he played his first
professional season as the youngest member of the Wasps senior
squad helping them to win the Zurich Premiership. His swift
development in a Wasps squad, which went onto win the Zurich
Championship and Heineken Cup in the 2003/4 season and the Zurich
Championship the following season, lead to him being named
runner-up to fellow London Wasps back row Tom Rees for both the
2006- 07 Land Rover "Discovery of the Season" and 2007/8 Guinness
Premiership 'Young Player of the Year' awards. The first accolade
came at the close of a campaign during which James gained a
Heineken Cup winners' medal in only his fifth professional
season. He had appeared as a 50th minute replacement for
Dallaglio in the 25-9 Twickenham triumph over Leicester Tigers.
Haskell won 74 caps for Wasps before joining top French club
Stade Francais in 2009. After a successful two year stint in the
French capital. Prior to resigning for London Wasps, Haskell took
a sabbatical year in which following the 2011 World Cup in New
Zealand, he played a season for the Ricoh Black Rams in Tokyo and
in Super 15 for the Otago Highlanders. James made his
international debut aged just 21 in the 2007 Six Nations
championships against Wales. Having been in the inaugural
National Junior Academy under Brian Ashton, he progressed into
the Intermediate National Academy before being selected by Martin
Johnson for his 2008/09 Elite Player Squad. James now has over 78
senior international caps. A muscular ball carrier, Haskell
possesses a combination of pace, power and determination which
has made him a formidable asset to the England back row.