Essential Muscle Groups for Football Players: A Returning Player's Guide

QuestionIm a former player who is getting back into the sport in at the end of the summer and want to know what muscles I should be working on. My fitnes

Safe and Legal Tackling Techniques in Football

QuestionI am from england And I was wondering  where is the best place to tackle someone to hurt them is it for example a dump tackle or a spear? An

Rugby Season Dates by Country: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionI am trying to figure out how the RWC has coincided with rugby season in each of the countries that have hosted it, but have been a little bit conf

Rugby Kicking Tee Angle: Why the Difference from American Football?

QuestionWhy do rugby kickers put the ball on the tee the opposite way from american football kickers? It seems to be put on the tee with the top point lea

Find Rugby Clubs in Australia & New Zealand - Official Listings

Questionwhere can I find a list of every rugby club in Australia/ NZ this is large and small clubs . AnswerHi Brian, This is Australia http://www.rug

Best Position for a Strong, Less Agile Player (6'2", 280lbs)

QuestionIn what position would you recommend to put someone who is 62 280lbs and is not very fast but can hit hard(strength being their best attribute)? Ca

Ruck Technique: Mastering the Fundamentals for Effective Play

QuestionHey there its me again. I m having trouble ruckin. Keep getting of my feet. Can you please give me tips AnswerHi, Matt The ruck The first forwa

Chilean Rugby Player: Prospects of Joining the English Premiership

QuestionHello Joshua. I,am a nineteen year old Chilean, who actually plays on the first league of the country . Im 1.78 mts tall , and i play as inside-ce

Rugby Gap Year Programs in the USA for International Players

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Nick, my name is Roan and I am 17 years old, originally from the British Virgin Islands but Ive been at boarding school in England for

Improving Backline Organization for Inside Centers & Flyhalves

Questionhey mate,im an inside centre/flyhalf and i have a problem with organising the backline.Im the captain of my school team and we cant get enough ball

Improve Your Rugby Flanker Skills: A Guide for Young Players

QuestionI am a 16 year old playing high school rugby in the U.S. I play flanker on my high school team. I am 5 feet 8 inches and 158 pounds. I want to know

Rugby Scrum & Tackle Technique for Young Props - Improve Your Game

QuestionHi, Well I am a 16 year old player on my schools rugby team, i have been playing for a year and rarely get hurt, but would like to fine tune my gam

Flanker Skills & Training: A Guide for High School Rugby Players

QuestionI am a 16 year old playing high school rugby in the U.S. I play flanker on my high school team. I am 5 feet 8 inches and 158 pounds. I want to know

Hamstring Tightness & Athletic Performance: Impact & Solutions

QuestionHi there, Im 15 years old, Im 6ft 4 and weigh 95kg. Despite this I play winger for my school and club - I am supposedly very fast. I have never be

Hamstring Injury Recovery & the Pose Running Method - Expert Advice

QuestionHello, Mr. Vuhnovich. I read your answer about the best way to take care of an injury. I pulled my hamstring early in the spring season and then ga

Rugby Player Training Schedule: A Second Row Example

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, i was wondering if you could give me a typically training time table for a professional  rugby player, for example a second row

Fullback Position: Positioning, Skills & Confidence for Young Players

QuestionIm 17 years old, 1.92m tall and weigh about 92kq. i played wing all my life. I was put on fullback last year (2008) and made the provincial team. t

Building Muscle for U17 Football: Winger/Fullback Strength Training

Questionhey josh, the start of next season is approaching for the club i play for, next season is under 17s. Im 6ft and Im pretty light weighing just under

Overcoming Fear of Tackling in Rugby: A Player's Dilemma

QuestionHi Josh,       I may sound pathetic saying this but I have a real fear of tackling! Over the past 4 years of playin

Understanding Scrum Infringements in Rugby: A Fan's Guide

QuestionGreetings Nick.  I live on the West coast (Portland OR).  I played rugby many years ago as a schoolboy.  The games changed a lot sin