Rugby Lock Position: Height Requirements & Player Suitability

QuestionHi Nick Im looking at returning to rugby this year in New Zealand after a few years of football and Im wondering if 179cm is too small to play loc

Custom Fitness Program for Flanker: Achieve Your Munster & Ireland Dreams

QuestionHey Tony, I am 16 years of age and play flaker for Tralee RFC in Ireland. I weight 12 stone and Im 5ft11inchs in height. Im curently going for tri

Best Rugby Position for a 6'3", 18 Stone Player?

QuestionHi, I am 18, 6ft 3 inches and 18 stone(250 lbs) what position would be best for me? Thanks in advance AnswerHi Kris based on the speed you mentio

Mouthguards for Braces & Rugby: Expert Advice

QuestionHey Tony! Thank you for volunteering to be an expert, I really enjoy reading your answers and youve been a great help! I was just wondering if y

Rugby Prop Position: A Beginner's Guide for Young Players

QuestionHi I am 17 years old and I have just started playing rugby in highschool for the first time. I live in Canada. I have been given the position of pr

Advanced Rugby Tactics: Legal Strategies for Ball Regain & Ruck/Maul Play

QuestionHi Im a second rower an i have been trying to find tricks that are legal in the game. These are how to regain the ball and also what Im allowed to

Scrum Hooking Tips for Hooker Players

QuestionHi. Just a line to see if you can help. I play hooker and was wondering if you have any tips. Im fine with line-outs and in the contact situation a

Rugby Advice for Young Players: Strength, Position & Development

QuestionHi my name is Dan. Im 14. I play number 8 for my school and for my club but lately I have been playing flanker for club. Im 5ft9/10 and weigh aroun

Scrum-Half Running Strategies: Gaining Yards in Rugby

Questioni am the starting scrum-half for a high school team. my backfeild has trouble getting the ball out to the wing so sometimes it is best for me to ru

Scrum Technique for Hooker: Getting Under the Opposition

Questionhey i recently have just played in the finals of our tournament, i normally play prop but was brought on from substitute to play hooker...this seam

Is 35 Too Old to Start Playing Rugby? Expert Advice

QuestionHello , I磎 35 years old , an I want to start too play rugby, am i too old ? AnswerNope. It does depend on your conditioning and the level of play

Scrum Hook Technique: Tips for Success

Questionso the scrummy is throwing in from the left, but you say attempt to hook with your right? i tried hooking with my right but by the time it gets ove

Rugby Position Change: From Second Row to Fullback - Advice & Insights

QuestionI have a question about switching positions. I have played rugby in my high school for about a year now and have just started playing club rugby. B

Fitness Training for Rugby Hooker Performance

QuestionHi Nick, I live in Christchurch, New Zealand and play hooker. I was hoping that you might have some tips for me on any fitness work that is good fo

Best Rugby Position for My Build? - Strength, Stamina & Skills

QuestionHi Im 18 years old 6.1 tall and weigh 82 to 87 kg(yes it does fluctuate quite a bit) I have good upper body strength, average legs(can squat a max

Lock Role in Modern Rugby: Responsibilities & Strategies for Young Players

QuestionMy son an ex triathlete age 16, height 6 4, weight 90kg plays lock. As he is big he has always been taught to stay back waiting for the ball to be

Rugby Winger Tackling Techniques: Advice for Young Players

QuestionHi.Im 11yrs old 1.63metres tall weigh 43kg and play winger for my rep rugby team. Im the fastest on my team. Ive been playing rugby for 6yrs and kn

Understanding Tighthead Scrums in Rugby: Definition & Implications

QuestionWhat exactly does it mean when a team has lost or been penalised a tighthead scrum? AnswerTo loose a tighthead scrum means you had the feed and yo

Rugby Kicking Tees: Types, Advantages & Disadvantages

QuestionJust a general question about kicking tees. I know you said you dont specialize in kicking, but do you know about kicking tees? I see so many diffe

Flanker Responsibilities: A Guide for New Players

QuestionHi, my name is Chris and i am playing flanker for my school team and i would appreciate it if you can help me with my basic duties as a flanker. I