Starting Rugby at 18: A Beginner's Guide for Collegiate Athletes

QuestionHowdy, Im 18 years old and goin to be starting with Rugby this fall playing for my university.  I have never played before but have always bee

Improve Your Left-Hand Passing in Scrum Half: Drills & Techniques

QuestionI play scrum-half and is there any drills I can do to get a greater distance off my left hand pass? AnswerAny drill that you would use to improve

Trial Preparation Advice for Aspiring Rugby Players

QuestionHello it抯 me again i posted a while back I抦 the 14  (soon to be 15)year old 6ft 1in 18stone prop haha. Well anyway Iv done well this past seas

Is 10 Half Stone & 6'1" Too Light for Rugby? Position-Specific Weight Guidelines

QuestionI have been playing rugby for 5 months i am age 27 10 half stone and 6ft 1 in am i too underweight for rugby? AnswerHi Darren, That is a very su

Improving Wing Play: Defending Inside Steps & Defensive Positioning

QuestionHey, im a wing from south africa. I play for my universitys third side but were the strongest in the league. I have a lot of confidence in my tackl

Rugby Rules: Tackling Above the Shoulders - Clarification & Regulations

QuestionNick, I am a fellow Expert under the American Football section.  I have a question concerning the rugby rule(s) governing contact or tackling

Flanker vs. Number 8: Position Basics & How to Excel (U15s)

QuestionHey Nick! Im 14, and im soon to move into the u15s for my towns team. Ive played as prop and second row in the past, but ive grown really fast late

Understanding Rugby Basics: A Guide to Fundamental Plays

QuestionCould you give me a clear definition of how ABCs occur in play? Could you tell me when it is used, the players primarily involved and details of th

Fitness & Tackling Tips for Young Football Players (14-170cm)

Questionim am 14, 50kg and 170cm. i am a winger and i was wondering if you could give me tips on how to build my figure. i have reasonably large shoulders

Defensive Strategies for U15 Wingers in Football

Questionhi im a winger in the u15s league in thw NE England. when attacking my OC is very fast so we are almost unstoppable. but when defending he trys to

Improving Your Tackling Skills: Expert Tips & Techniques

Questioni play at nom 8 for u 15 and i want to get better at tackling i am ok at tackling but i need some tips on the subject if you have any please tell m

Optimal Weight & Body Composition for Rugby Players: A Guide

Questionwell theres 3 weeks of pre-season left just weighed myself there tonight, 16st 5lbs, and im 6 foot 2. I play 2nd row for my school team. Im wonderi

Youth Rugby Teams in Western Massachusetts: Find Local Leagues & Contact Info

QuestionI resently became interested in rugby, and i was wondering if there was any youth rugby teams in western massachusetts. AnswerHi Juan, The guys

Flanker Development: Strength, Size & Skill for U14 Rugby

QuestionHi,i live in Singapore.I am 1.6m tall and 40kg.I play u14 rugby. I am 13. My season has just ended. I am now training for next year to be better as

Rugby Training for Second Row: Speed, Stamina & Fitness | Expert Advice

QuestionHello, i am 14 years old and i am training to play rugby. Can you recommend any web sites or a program for a second row? I am particularly interest

Rugby Position Assessment: Analyzing Skills & Potential

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Nick, I am a 510 190-lb. 22-year old with several years of experience playing rugby in Texas. I currently play for a team in a fairly

Tight-Head Prop Size Concerns: Is Your Player a Good Fit?

QuestionNick, Im looking for a second opinion. My sons school wants him to play at tight-head prop. Hes 63, 15 years old, 165 pounds. They want him to play

Mastering High Ball Catches: A Coach's Guide

QuestionIm a coach, busy with a presentation on catching a high ball.  Could you please help me with some information on this subject. AnswerHi Hendr

Rugby Position: Should You Switch Age Groups?

QuestionSorry my subject title doesnt make much sense-Itll take a while to explain. Im 15, have been playing various forms of rugby since 4, and I live in

Improve Weak Hand Passing in Rugby: Tips for Accuracy & Distance

QuestionHi There,  Im 15 years old and have just started senior rugby at my school after 4 years of junior rugby, but Im having trouble getting dista