Scrum Half Skills: Understanding 'Reading the Game' for Beginners

QuestionHi Nick, Im currently in Michigan and have been playing rugby for a while, namely at Wing, however recently ive wanted to switch to playing scrum h

Hamstring Injury Recovery & Strengthening for Young Athletes

Questionhi, my name is Callum Watts im 14 years old and i play on the left wing for my club and school and i am hoping to get into my county aswell.  

Returning to Rugby After a Break: A 27-Year-Old's Guide

QuestionHi, Im thinking of getting back into rugby to play for my local club in London. Problem is, its been 13 years - Im now 27, 6 and roughly 67 Kilos -

Rucking Technique for Young Rugby Players: A Simple Guide

QuestionIm 12 years old with a good knowledge of rugby, and can tackle, scrum and maul easily. My fitness is not great but not too bad. My question is, ho

Scrummaging Strategy: Defending Against a Maul After a Lineout

Questionhi. Ive got a big question.i need a way to stop a maul, formed after a line out, when my scrum is lighter and weaker then the opposite side, so is

Rugby Positioning for Beginners: A Guide for Young Forwards

QuestionHi. This is my first year playing rugby, and honestly, this is best thing Ive done in YEARS. I love it so much! My first question is about positio

Gym Work for 15-Year-Olds: Expert Advice & Safe Training

Questioni am 15 years old - and have been gyming it for almost 2 years, and i was wondering how much gym work a guy my age should be doing? AnswerHi Harry

Improving Agility for Rugby Number 8 Players

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Youth Rugby Coaching Opportunities in the USA - USA Rugby Resources

Questioni am 20 and from England and i am soon to be RFU lv 2 qualified coach and i am intrested in coming to America to coach youths at camps,i have 4 yea

Openside vs. Blindside Flanker: Understanding the Differences & Roles

QuestionI was able to try flanker (openside) at practice this thursday ( nov.1), and let me say, it was amazing. This is DEFINITELY where I want to be. The

England Rugby Season Schedules & Information - RFU

QuestionHow do I find a schedule for games played in England? When does the season begin and end? Thanks. AnswerIf you mean club rugby I would say look up

Becoming a Dominant Loosehead Prop: Techniques & Strategies

Questionhello nick im 14 yrs old and play loosehead for my school and local club im told i do the basics well hold up the tighthead protecting the view for

From Hook to Winger: A New Player's Experience & Tactical Shift

QuestionHey Im Johno and I live in England, I recently moved to a new club that wasnt doing so well.  Before now I played hooker for 5 years and had n

Switching from Winger to Flanker: Is It a Good Move?

QuestionHey, well Im around 510, and around 63 KG. I have a fast sprint, a good side step and have a good knowledge of the wing. Recently my coach put me i

Rugby Hooker: Playing Style & Tactical Advice for Beginners

QuestionHi Nick, looking for some good playing advice about playing as a hooker. Im 24 well built in upper body and legs i weigh about 13 stone just under

Scrum & Open Play Roles: Maximizing Your Impact in Rugby

QuestionHey Mate, Two Questions: 1.)  What are my main roles after either myself or my opposing hooker makes the strike?  I have been told to act

Flanker Position: Blindside vs. Openside & Player Preferences

QuestionHey. well I am playing in the position of a flanker (blindside). In the beginning our couch put me in the blinside. I wondered why he didnt put me

Prop Betting Weight & Training Advice for Young Athletes

QuestionHey Man i play prop in australia and im pretty good atleast i think i am, im about 6 foot 1 and 16 years old thing si am unsure of is the weight th

Finding Rugby Clubs: A Simple Search Strategy

QuestionThis may be a little off for you, but I am in the Army and have been playing for less than a year for a local club here in Germany.  I was won

Choosing the Right Rugby Position: A Guide for Young Players

QuestionQUESTION: Hey, I was just wondering what position should I play. Im 16 years old and Im going to play for a under 18 side (club). Im 169 pounds (7