Pre-Season Training for Scrum Halves: A Balanced Approach

Questionwhat kind o of pre season training should i be doing as a scrum half!all of the aspect such as cardio,weights?drills?scrum half drills?hill running

Improve Your Kicking Technique: Advice for Ball Distance and Accuracy

QuestionHi, I find it very difficult to kick the ball far, I am not sure what it is but it should be technique related. I also find it impossible to chip a

Becoming an Effective Rugby Fullback: Tips & Performance Boosts

QuestionHi.i started playing rugby this season and thanks to a few good coaches and players,ive become really good at playing at the wing.But the first tea

Blindside vs. Open Side Flank: Why Speed Matters in Rugby

Questioni have been wondering why most countries and teams prefer a quicker openside flank to a blindside flank. to me its obvious why blindside has to be

Flanker Training: Injury Recovery, Strength & Ball Winning Tips

QuestionHi, im a 16 year old flanker(openside) and have been playing it for a while but suffered from a bad back injury  about a year ago, since then

Choosing the Right Rugby Boots for Canadian Conditions

QuestionHi,I am a rugby player(I play prop) from Canada and it usually rains here so I use soft ground boots with big studs. But I am going on a tournament

Second Row/Lock Position: Weight & Size Concerns - Rugby Advice

QuestionHey, I have played rugby for 3 years now. I started up as full back and it was fine, the next year I moved to openside flanker due to my size. This

Developing as a Number 8: Improving Breakdown and Carrying

QuestionHi nick, Im currently moving on into chipstead u17s and have found myself to be aware of most assets necessary to being a good no.8, the only thing

Transitioning from American Football to Rugby Union: Best Position for Your Build

QuestionI played defensive tackle in american football in high school but I want to make that transition to rugby union what would be the ideal position ri

Customized Rugby Pre-Season Fitness Plan for Tighthead/Loosehead Props

QuestionHey, Im 22 years old from Ireland. Im 6 foot tall and 19 stone. I have been playing rugby since I was 14 years old and I have played in the tighthe

Mastering the Backhand Pass: Technique & Tips

QuestionI would like to know if there any special gripping method or tricks in having a spin pass to someone through my back? Thanks for your kindly help.

Improving Rugby Place Kicking Accuracy: A Guide for Fullbacks

QuestionHi, my name is Joey and I am a fullback [first season] for my high school rugby team and I have a problem with my place kicking. When I place the b

Returning to Rugby: Can Weight Affect Flanker Performance?

QuestionHello Nick, My name抯 Andy and Im a Rugby addict. However over the past year I抳e lived abroad and since haven抰 played the beloved game. Now that Im

Common Injuries and Muscles Used by Locks: A Research Guide

QuestionI am doing a research project in school and I was wondering if you could tell me the major muscles used and most common injuries for a lock. I cant

Coaching Fly-Halves: Tips for New Coaches

Questionim a new coach and have always played in the forwards however although i can teach the backs bsics iim struggiling a bit with the coaching the fly

Getting Started with Rugby: Positions, Fitness & Suitability

QuestionHey, I currently live in Auckland, New Zealand and I am interested in playing Rugby. But the problem is I dont know how to play, what are the posit

Improve Rugby Passing with Your Non-Dominant Hand: Tips for Scrum-Halves

QuestionHi, I play scrum half for my school team and I was wondering if you could give me a few tips on passing with my wrong hand. Thanks, Charlie. Answ

Improve Your Running & Tackling: Advice for Rugby Players

QuestionHello Nick, I play as no.8 for my club. im one of the biggest anf fastest guys on the field. I carry the ball alot and make a few yards but not as

Transitioning to Scrum Half: Advice for a New Player

QuestionWell, Im playing this game for a year now. Ive played as third row (flanker), and in the backs as center, wing as sometimes as fly half, as a repla

Finding Your Rugby Position: A Guide for Former Athletes

Questionim a fan of the sport rugby and im interested in playing it. i just dont know what position to play. I have expereance in foot ball and lacrosse. i