Finding Your Ideal Rugby Position: A Guide for Players

QuestionI know the above is a weird question which you are thinking how on earth can I answer that without seeing him? but let me explain! I have been pla

Returning to Rugby After a Hiatus: Advice for a New Player

QuestionHi, Im planning on returning to the pitch after a 4 year hiatus. Problem is, I was 13 last time I played, now im 18 and going off to uni (in Englan

Becoming a Top Winger: Tips for Young Rugby Players

QuestionHi, im 14, 50kg and 165cm. Im moving to a the next age division next year and want to know how to be a really good winger, to get into the team. Im

Rugby Hooker Guide for Beginners: Exercises & Tips

Questionhello my name is alyssa and i thought it would be fun to try out for my high school rugby team, just to see what it was like. i ended up making the

Navigating the Fly-Half Position in Rugby: Decision-Making & Strategy

Questionhi im on a junior girls rugby team ive been playing wing and outside center for the next game, my coach wants me to play fly-half. ive seen what f

Rugby Coaching Opportunities in the USA: A Guide

QuestionQUESTION: I played rugby for a few years but because of injury i cannot play any more, i am on a coaching coarse at the moment and am assisting wit

Prop Position Suitability for a Large Rugby Player

QuestionI am 6 3 and 235lbs.  I am a freshman at a Texas college, playing rugby for my second year.  I was wondering if I should stay at prop or

Rugby Fullback Position: Skills, Strategies & Tips for Beginners

QuestionFirst, Im Brazilian, so sorry about the misspellings. Ive started playing rugby in about 2 months. I started learning about the rules and plays. No

Mastering the Scrum-Half Pass: Grip, Technique & Training

QuestionHi, i am a 17 y/o scrum-half and at the moment i am in the off season, i would really like to strengthen my pass and get that perfect spinning bull

Rugby for Beginners: Rules, Positions & Finding Your Fit

QuestionHi I have never played rugby before and this spring I am playing fro a local club. I want to know the rules of rugby, techniques, and what position

Blindside Flanker: Choosing Between Skill and Physicality

QuestionIve been playing blindside flank since we started full 8 scrummaging, but my partner at openside is bigger then me hight wise but im fitter, stonge

Becoming a Powerful Rugby Prop: Strength, Agility & Fitness Tips

Questionhi, just starting out playing Rugby, played before in school but not for the team. Im just curious if you have any tips to help me become a mean le

USA Rugby Season: Start Dates, Practices & Local Teams

Questionwhen is rugby season in the USA? when do teams start practicing? how would i find games or practices in my area...california? how would i find a lo

Rugby Size & Performance: Is Weight Crucial for Success?

QuestionQUESTION: Im 19 years old, 6ft 4, and 85kg. I play in the backs and look at the likes of Shane Horgan, Rougerie, and Loti Tuquiri and see them my h

Rugby: Forwards vs. Backs - Who's More Important?

Questionwho is more important as a collective group in a game of rugby? forwards or backs? and why is this? AnswerHi Hugo, This is an opinion type ques

Can a 36-Year-Old Start Playing Rugby? A Realistic Assessment

QuestionHi I turned 36 this summer as a result I am wondering if I am maybe to old to start at club rugby.  I played for a whooping two years about 5

Rugby Union vs. Rugby League: A Detailed Comparison

QuestionWhats better, Rugby Union or Rugby League? AnswerAlas, I love both codes. I have played union all my life, been picked for the county, as a junio

Finding Contact Information for Rugby Clubs in the North East

QuestionI want to email rugby clubs in the North East is there a way to get all the email addresses Thank you AnswerGday Kym I assume you mean the USA s

Hooking Technique & Stance for Rugby Scrums: A Guide

Questioni need help finding a proper way ho hook the ball and getting my stance right..can you help me? AnswerHi Andre, Youve asked my favourite kind of

Understanding the Rugby Kicking Technique: Angle and Accuracy

QuestionThe modern game stresses an oblique approach to the ball. The kicker places himself at an angle behind the ball of approximately four paces behind