Improving your sprint speed is vital for on-field performance. It doesn’t matter if you’re a forward or a back, the faster you can move the better. Follow our steps below to improve yours. Squats We have recently spoken about the benefit of squats in our rugby training & fitness guide. Without a doubt, squatting will […]
A recent study posted in the Journal Of Strength and Conditioning Research aimed to find if there is a correlation between size and on field performance. It’s obvious that over the years rugby players have become bigger and bigger. Many top clubs now focus intensely on getting their players bigger and heavier to aid them […]
To all too many people, the boots that are worn during a rugby match are there simply to make sure that you aren’t barefoot. This is a pretty common misconception, as the boots that are worn during a match can seem deceptively unimportant, although that is clearly not the case as you dig a little […]
Creatine and Beta-Alanine have a lot of similarities, but there are also quite a few defining differences between the two. While both can be taken during a workout as something that is referred to as an “intra-workout”, beta-alanine can actually be taken during a rugby match with far more efficacy than creatine. We will review […]
Ever run into tackles and the ball just shoots out from your grip? Ever start running and due to weak ball control/grip you drop the ball and end a try scoring opportunity? If you are one of these players this article will be of great benefit to you.
While a lot of people are familiar with drinking something before a game and a lot of the time people will drink something special after a rugby match, drinking during it is all too often overlooked. This is a shame because it is by far the most important of the 3 listed here. It really […]