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Posted 759 days ago
Boxing is a fantastic conditioning tool, writes Roy Headey, the RFU’s Head of Sports Science.
It’s physically demanding but because guys love doing it they don’t realise just how hard they’re working, and it can get their heart-rates high for sustained periods.
Like tackling in rugby, boxing is all about getting your feet in the right place to punch. It also requires…
Posted 766 days ago
Sevens is a great way to stay rugby-fit over the summer, writes Brett Davison, England Sevens physio and strength & conditioning coach. A more specialised sort of fitness is required to play this version of the game, but it’s different, great fun to play with your friends, and will keep you in peak condition.
After the end of the 15s season,…
Posted 768 days ago
Leicester and England centre Dan Hipkiss reveals how to leave the opposition behind…
To maintain your speed throughout the season, you need to work on your leg strength as well as doing speed and sprinting drills.
In the early part of the week once you’ve had a day or two to recover, do a session lifting very heavy weights for just two-three…
Posted 779 days ago
On a trip to Toulon, we decided to pick the brains of some of the French team’s star names on ways that you could improve your game. We asked Tom May for his top fitness tip, one that could be used by players at any level of the game. And here it is…
