Rugby

Rugby players are often described as having an unparalleled level of fitness. It’s not just about running for 80 minutes; it’s about...

You've seen them in the gym: the lifters who can move serious weight on a deadlift or a bench press. But how does that translate to the...

The game of rugby has changed. It's faster, more dynamic, and more demanding than ever before. If you want to succeed in this new era,...

Getting stronger is one thing. Being at your strongest when it matters most is another. This is where rugby periodisation comes in. It’s...

The modern game of rugby is faster than ever. The days of a slower, more attritional game have been replaced by one of continuous,...

Why One-Size Conditioning Fails in Rugby Rugby is a game of many demands. Your conditioning needs depend heavily on your position and how...

Speed Isn’t Just for Backs Anymore The game’s evolving fast. Forwards aren’t just about brute strength—they need speed, too. Think about...

Rest Isn’t Doing Nothing—It’s Doing the Right Things In rugby, your body is constantly under stress—scrums, tackles, sprints,...

Why Repeated Sprint Ability Beats Long Runs If your rugby conditioning plan still includes 5k road runs, we’ve got news for you: you’re...

Why The Final 20 Minutes Define Matches Rugby games are won and lost in the last 20 minutes.Fatigue sets in. Decision-making slows....

The Most Common Contact Injuries—and Why They Happen Rugby players don’t need telling—shoulders take a beating.Tackles. Rucks. Mauls....

What Props and Hookers Really Need in the Gym Front row rugby is different. It’s not just about power—it’s about repeat collisions, tight...

How to Peak Without Peaking Too Early Pre-season is where players win starting shirts—or lose entire seasons to early burnout. Too many...

In elite sport, personalised training isn't a luxury—it's the edge. But for years, access to world-class Strength and Conditioning (S&C)...

What Touring Does to Your Recovery Clock Long-haul flights. Hotel gyms. Jet lag. Tight turnarounds. Touring sounds elite—but it wrecks...

Tackle bags look good on social, but they don’t build true contact fitness. Game-day collisions are messy—fatigue hits fast, and it’s not...

Neck strength is non-negotiable in rugby. It reduces concussion risk, improves tackle resilience, and helps you hold your shape in...

Eat too little and you’ll gas out early. Eat too much, too late—and you’ll feel it in the warm-up. Getting match day nutrition right...

Nordics get all the attention—and for good reason. They're proven to reduce hamstring injury risk by up to 51%, according to a 2021...

It’s one of the most common injuries in rugby—and one of the most rushed. AC joint damage usually comes from direct impact (think...