Rugby has always had a strong strength training culture (no pun intended!). Since the turn of professionalism in 1995, rugby has made huge advances in strength & conditioning. And I’m proud to say that in many respects rugby is leading the way in the s&c field. Yet, there are still some common misconceptions when it comes […]
If training is the key to building a strong rugby player, then nutrition is the keychain. Knowing what to eat pre and post-training makes an enormous difference to your results and what you get out of training. However, it’s rare to see athletes who have a proper knowledge of nutrition and understand the basic science […]
Rugby has rapidly evolved over the last 20 years. It doesn’t take much to notice the massive difference in the game today. Players are on average 2 stone heavier and 3 inches taller. The defense is far more structured. Tackles are harder. Penalties are kicked from the teams own half. Injuries are up by an […]
There is no doubt over the last 20 years that rugby players in every position have packed on more lean muscle, became faster and hit harder. The average player size is up by nearly 2 stone since the early 90s which is an incredible stat. This is down to a few key factors which are […]
Leg day doesn’t come around often for most but if you’re into your leg training you will understand the importance of leg day gear. Training legs usually consists of heavy squats, lunges, leg press and some other big lifts. These lifts put a lot of strain on your lower back, knees and the entire lower […]
Instagram for many of us is a source of motivation. You constantly see motivational quotes, people training, healthy meal preps and so on and so on. There does come a time when all of this becomes boring and your Instagram feed is full of the same old rubbish. If you’re a rugby fan you should […]
Here’s the problem. Rugby players or performance athletes need to add muscle, get leaner and still improve their performance at the same time in some cases. How is this possible? How can you possibly eat fewer calories than your body needs to function, add muscle mass and still perform at a high level? Well… soldiers […]
Joining your University rugby team could be the biggest decision you make as an aspiring rugby star. Firstly, developing as a rugby player at University can be extremely difficult. The flat parties, nights out, late night pizzas and dominoes 2 for 1 offers bombarding your letter box, it’s a tough task. Sacrifices must be made […]
Rugby players have near enough doubled in size over the last 30 years. The demand for bigger, faster and stronger players is evident in squad and academy choices. Rugby players as young as 15-16 are pushed into the gym to add size. Is this a problem? That’s a totally different article. Nevertheless, rugby players have impressive […]
When and how did you get started with rugby? I started playing rugby aged 9 at my local club Crediton RFC. My brother played there and my uncle coached so it was natural route for me. What keeps you motivated? I always want to get better; I’ve never come off a pitch feeling like I’ve […]