Scrum Body Position for Experienced Players: Minimizing Injury Risk

QuestionI have been requested to move back to the front row after many years away from the feared position.  I remember the basics, but due to age, we

College Rugby: Preparing for the Next Level - Advice for Aspiring Players

QuestionHi Nick. I am Myles and I will be attending school in Southern California this fall. There are a few things I would like to ask. In high school I p

Scrum Technique: Lifting Feet & Strength for Props

QuestionI am a 20 year old prop in England playing for the past 5 years or so playing at club level for a team with a very similar front 5 pretty much ever

Improving Rugby Scrum Half Skills: Passing & Ruck Involvement

QuestionHi I am 13 years old and I am having trouble with my right side passing, my left side is great. Also I am lazy around the rucks and so do you have

Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool B & C Standings - Point System Explained

Question M   Hi Nick, I am in Auckland watching the world rugby cup and a  England Australia supporter. Ysa are due to play Russia tonight. Good

Returning to Rugby: Strength & Fitness for Beginners

QuestionHey me and a friend are getting back into rugby for the first time in a few years were both twenty he is six two and thirteen stone who used to pla

How to Increase Your Chances of Making the Rugby Team

QuestionI keep getting snubbed for selection on my rugby team, what do I do? I am playing for a fairly competitive club (albeit by US standards) and have b

Which Rugby Position is Right for You? A Guide for Beginners

QuestionHi, I am 16 and I want to start playing rugby. I have a season ticket at gloucester rugby so i know all the rules. I am 59 and weigh around 9 sto

Rugby Hooker Technique: Improving Low Position & Scrum Performance

QuestionHello. I am a freshmen in college and playing rugby for the first time ever. Im about 57 and 190lbs, also I am starting hooker on my team for secon

Second Row Positioning: A Guide for Open Play

QuestionHi, I have been moved to play as second row, and am unsure where I should be on the pitch during defensive/offensive situations in open play. Can y

Varsity Rugby Tryout: Position & Forward Pack Opportunities

QuestionHi, My name is Samson Abbott. I am 15 years old and a sophomore at my high school. Normally kids my age and in my grade would be playing Junior Va

Scrum Technique: Optimizing Your Tighthead Bind for Strength and Stability

QuestionHey,    Im Leo and I play tighthead prop for my local team. Im  16 years old and play for our u17s side. Im approximately 61 t

Rugby Position Change: Advice for Returning Players

QuestionHello my Name is George and I am new to rugby in a weird way well when I was younger I played rugby then went to play football for a bit because I

Developing a Young Rugby Player: Tips for Aspiring Wings

Questionhello, i have never played rugby seriously before and only play for fun or touch for physical education classes at school, i am really keen to star

Rugby Flanker Training Program & Foundational Fitness

QuestionI am a 17 year old male looking for the gym programme for the flanker, number 7, in rugby...aswell as a simple fitness programme?? AnswerEarly in

Flanker vs. Halfback in Australian Rules Football: Position Comparison & Rules

Questionhey my name is ashley. last year i played flanker for the 13a team and got best and fairest but coming into 2012 i feel that oving to halfback wil

Loosehead Prop Play: Advice for Experienced Players

QuestionDear Nick, I was wondering if you could give me any advice on playing as a Loose head Prop? I have been playing the game for around 10 years and

Rugby for Beginners: Tips for Young Wingers - Strength, Tackling & Speed

QuestionHi Nick, I just started playing rugby for my college team and was put in the wing position. Im a female, 53 and 120 pounds. Im strong for my size

Finding Your Perfect Rugby Position: A Guide for Young Players

QuestionI am a fifteen year old girl from New Zealand who is looking to play rugby this upcoming winter. I am having trouble with which position I should p

Becoming a Great Rugby Outside Center: Speed & Skill Development

QuestionHello,Im am Louis Taljaard and Im 17 years old and 5feet*9.My weight is 66kg (about 145 pounds).I play  for the 2nd team wing, but my  co