American Football vs. Rugby Union: A UK Athlete's Transition

QuestionHi Nick. I am from England and I have played sport all my life (soccer, Thai boxing, track are a few of the sports), but I want a change of directi

Rugby Position Recommendation for Former American Football Player

QuestionI am new to the sport of rugby, but I have played American Football for about 4 years, Im 15 55 and 123 pounds, I am pretty fast but I have always

Rugby Union vs. Rugby League: A Comprehensive Comparison

QuestionI would love to become more familiar with Rugby and how the organization of the sport actually works. For example, what is the difference between t

Optimizing Tight & Loose Head Prop Technique for Junior Rugby

QuestionHi - My question relates to my twins sons who are 13 and play at tight and loose head props in junior rugby union in the UK.  They have recent

Scrum Hooking & Lineout Throwing Technique for Props

Questioni am the starting LH prop on my team when we have our normal front row in place but lately our hooker has been getting injured a lot and not playin

Rugby Skills & Professional Development for Wing Players

QuestionI have just turned 17 and have been playing rugby occasionally but not as much as I did a few years back but want to join a club again in the next

Rugby Position Dilemma: Lock Stepping Up to Number 8 or Outside Centre

QuestionHi Nick I currently play Lock for my school rugby team, I am 14 and 6 ft 2 and roughly 14 stone, I love playing lock and since i started playing tw

Blindside Flanker Rules & Scrum Technique: A Player's Guide

QuestionHi I currently play blindside flanker having been moved there from second row at the start of this season and find my knowledge on a few of the r

Navigating the Inside Center Position in Rugby: Tips for New Players

QuestionHi I just started playing rugby on my college club team in September, and have bounced around the back line.  Ive been told that I will an in

Transitioning from Prop to 8th Man: A Player's Guide

QuestionI am 16 years old and for 4 years i have been playing prop but over the pass few years now i have lost alot of weight and i have picked up alot of

Scrum Improvement: Tips & Techniques for Rugby Players

Questioni fell i carry our pack in the scrum i play 8 but out tight 5 are terible,our coach doesnt do anything with the tight 5 .do you have any tips on go

8th Man Role in Rugby: Defensive Strategies & Breakdown Positioning

Questionhi I play 8th man and would like to know if u have any diagram on defence running and support running lines of an 8th man. espesily from set peace

1979 Welsh Rugby Team: The England Victory - Players & Details

QuestionHi Want to know the welsh team that beat england 27-3 in 1979 AnswerJ.P.R. Williams, Gerald Davies, Barry John,Mervyn Davies,Gerald Davies,John Ta

Scrum Technique for a 189cm, 98kg Prop: Seeking Expert Advice

QuestionHi there, Im sorry to be sending yet another tight head prop question your way, but Im pretty sure that Ive gone through all your previous answers

Effective Rugby Tackle Techniques for Second Row Players

Questionok so i play second row for my school rugby team but i always go high when there running whats the best and most effective way to tackle an opposi

Lineout Tactics: Coaching Your No. 4 to Outmaneuver Opponents

Questionhow do I coach my No.4 jumper to outmanoever his opponent in a full lineout? AnswerHi Matt, This is a difficult thing to tech because your tryin

Effective Defence Line Coaching: Building Buy-in & Drills

QuestionIn coaching a defence line to players , what is the best way that all players in the squad will buy into it. Break down obviously is critical , com

Calf Injury Assessment & Advice for Rugby Players

QuestionHi Nick, I am a South African.  I play nr. 8 and I am also the place kicker for my club.  This injyry started about 3 weeks ago and it ge

Flanker Rugby Strategy: Eye Placement & Headgear Advice

QuestionHi Im 17 playing flanker. Is it better to close or open your eyes while atemping to steal the ball. I also get shifted to second row sometimes. Is

Improving Scrumhalf Passing for Young Rugby Players

Questionmy boy is playing for the under 11 rugby team in his school,he start at scrumhalf from under 9 and under 10 this year his playing wing or flank,bec