Returning to Rugby at 22: Can You Still Play?

QuestionI am 22, 6ft 4, 15 stone and looking to get back into playing rugby, hopefully for a local club in london at a social/amatuer level. I played for m

Rugby Position Advice for a Returning Player - Height & Strength

QuestionI havent played rugby for a while, when I did I was full back.  Now I am considering university rugby but am unsure where I would be best suit

Thriving as a 3rd Prop: Skills, Strategies & Tips

QuestionHi, I play Hooker for my team. The way our team is set up is that there is me and then another player that both hook. My coach starts us in differe

Transitioning to Blindside Flanker: A Second Row Player's Perspective

Questionhi, my name is Josh. I am currently playing second row and i play this position to very high standard. Ive played for Leicester tigers academy, Mid

Can a 5'1" 100lb Person Play Rugby? Addressing Size Concerns

Questionhey, im from canada, i am five one and 100 pounds, i was previously on the wrestling team, but i broke my ankle, coach says that because of my size

Rugby for Larger Athletes: Can You Play at 6'3" and 300 lbs?

QuestionI was recently introduced to rugby and I was interested in playing.  I played football for 6 years and soccer for about the same when I was yo

Rugby Codes: Mastering Line-Out & Passing Signals

Questionhi its me again what i ment was at a line-out or before passing the ball of the ground u call out something like ( fat boxers 2 ) which means t

Lineout & Scrum Skill Drills: Enhance Team Performance

QuestionI was wondering if you could give me some drills to use for my team that will teach the basic skills used in both line outs and scrums. Not just pu

Neck and Shoulder Pain for Rugby Tightheads: Technique & Solutions

QuestionHi buddy. Ive been playing rugby for nearly two years now and I play at Tighthead at u18 level. Im about 58 and 185 lbs. Ive got two things Id like

Can I Play Rugby at SDSU with No Prior Experience? - Expert Advice

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, I am thinking about joining SDSU rugby team, but I am worried whether they are going to accept me or not because I never play rugby b

Second Row Conversion: Advice for a Winger?

QuestionI have always been a winger, but my coach wants me to play second row for a match on this Saturday because we are missing quite a lot of people. I

Rugby Tackling Tips for Wingers: Build Strength & Confidence

Questionive just started play rugby again after 2 year ive just started with a youth. I find the tempo easy but i strugle with the tackling. i am 5ft 5 an

Strength Training for Scrum Halves: Exercises & Weight Recommendations

QuestionHi Nick I currantly play on a scolarship for my University 1st XV as a scrum half, and have also represented my town and district, and have had var

Can Small Size Prevent You From Playing Rugby? Scrum Half Insights

Questioni am really small. i like playing rugby and i play scrum half. is it possible to be too small to play rugby? AnswerHi Sam, I dont know your age

Rugby for Beginners: Understanding the Flanker Position

Questionhi nick, i am very new to playing rugby, in fact i have just finished the 8th training session of my entire life. i have a rowing back ground and

Rugby Union Position Change: Lock vs. Prop - Seeking Advice

QuestionHey Nick, i just moved to rugby union from league where i was prop for 3 years and captain of my u 19s team and starting prop for seniors in sydne

Weightlifting and Growth: Impact on Height Development

Questionsay if you start weightlifting at 15 do you stop growing in heights?and what is and overlap?cheers AnswerMy opinion is  this: No weights unt

How to Get Started with Rugby in Southern California

QuestionHey, I stayed in England over the summer and really started liking rugby. However, I am back in Southern California and now I really want to get i

Essential Muscles & Scrumming Techniques for Tighthead Props

QuestionHi, I just wanted to ask what muscles are most important for being a prop? Im assuming legs and chest, as I want to know what groups I need to impr

Lock vs. Back Row: Should You Switch Positions?

QuestionIm 18, Im 64 so Ive been playing lock for my college club. The problem is Im only 170ish pounds. I lift weights alot and eat, but at this point in