Rugby Age Limits & Returning to the Game After 40

QuestionI am a 41 year old physiotherapist by profession. I look after myself reasonably well, have completed a few triathlons over the years. Recently, I

Scrum Half Responsibilities: Ruck & Maul Rules Explained

QuestionHi. I play scrum half for my local U14 team. In a ruck situation, can the opposition charge me as soon as the ball comes out?, as soon as I touch

Scrum Hooking Technique: Legality and Safety Concerns

QuestionAs a retired hooker I was confused in one of my sons games today with a penalty award.The hooker was penalised for competing for the ball (post str

Transitioning to Flanker in Rugby: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Hey Nick, Ive been playing rugby for about 5 years now for Newport (Salop) in England and Im getting bored of being a winger. Im thinking

Flanker Position: Skills & Strength Training for Young Players

QuestionMy coach said im going to openside flank my next matches and I need to know what I should focus on improving. I used to be an inside centre. Im 14

Rugby Positions for Beginners: Finding the Right Fit Based on Your Skills

QuestionHey, i want to play rugby and i found a team to play for in my town.I have to be a bit older before i can join but before i do i want to know which

Returning to Rugby: Planning Your Transition to US Teams

QuestionHi Nick,     Im a 22 year old player currently living in Japan after recently graduating from university in America.  Un

Fly Half Fundamentals: Mastering Game Control & Strategy

QuestionI would like to know the basics of how to play fly half. Some pointers on how to control the game, my alignment and positioning, improving vision,

Strength & Speed Training for Young Rugby Players: A Guide

Questionhi um well im 15 years old and playing openside fetch/flank in rugby....i want to start going to gym to increase my strength and speed....what exer

Path to Professional Rugby: Advice from an Experienced Forward

Questionhi, i am a 15 year old irish rugby lover. i am 6ft1 and just under 16 stone i play blind side flanker for my school and club. i love nothing more t

Becoming a Pack Leader in Rugby: Responsibilities & Leadership Skills

QuestionI play at under 16 level in Scotland as a backrow player. I have recently moved house and have started a playing with a new club. My new coach has

Improving Rugby Pass Power: Strength & Core Training

QuestionI have recently been asked to complete a 8 week development programme to improve my pass in rugby. Is there any evidence that shows that increasing

Strength & Weight for Second Row Players: A Young Player's Challenge

QuestionHi, my name is Ronan, i am 17, i live in London and i play second row for a local team. I am a second row and am 6 foot, four inches tall. My pro

Rugby Tackles and G-Force: An Analysis

QuestionAfter reading this: http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/sports/4212171.html I was wondering where the rugby tackle fell on the g-max scale.

Groin Guards in Rugby Union: Legality & Recommendations

QuestionHi Nick, May i know if the use of groin guards is legal in rugby union and whether its recommended to use them? Thank you very much :) Answer

Strength Training & Prop Development: Building Power as a Lighter Prop

QuestionIM 13,am about 5ft 6 and weigh 8stone 10lbs (55kg)i am currently playing loose-head prop for my club but most other props are much shorter and wide

Developing Forward Skills for Rugby Success: A Guide for Young Players

QuestionIm a 15 year old starting prop currently playing in Year 10 A at my schools comp in Australia. We won a premiership last year, but fell short in 09

Forwards vs. Backs in Rugby: A Player's Perspective

Questionhi nick, I am 17 and i have been playing rugby for about six years in my school in Argentina, always on the front row, this year i had the privile

Rugby Prop Transition: Gym & Training Advice for New Players

QuestionI have recently converted from hooker to prop in rugby union, have u got any handy gym tricks that can help my body adapt quickly to the change. th

Rugby Position Change After Weight Loss: Finding Your Fit

QuestionHey, So I played rugby in highschool. I was overweight and got put at the prop position and loved it(I always love the physical game). I was 510 26