underweight for rugby

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

shepherding and inside breaks

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 Rule regarding tackling or contact above the shoulders

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 / No.8

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

ABCs

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

beefing up

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

defending

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

tackeling

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

Size and weight

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

western MA youth rugby teams

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

how to be a better flanker

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

Fitness and weight training

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

Determining Position

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

Front row size discrepancy

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

catching a high ball

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

Should I change position because Im playing with older players?

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

Weak Hand Passing

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

Mental side of tackling and crash balling

QuestionHi I play second row (and occasionaly back row) and have done for a bout 6 months (Im 15). Mostly my skills are all right but my tackliing is non-

rugby, loose head prop

Questionive only been playing rugby for a year, ive only ever played for my school team, we didnt do that well last season lol :S, i scored a total of 3 tr

place kicking

Questionhi,   in my spare time i go dwn the local field and practise my place kickin with my friend. i find it pretty easy, i can kick in betwee