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Nathan Hines – Leinster and Scotland
RUGBY WORLD: What are your nicknames? NATHAN HINES: Wagga, Hinesy and Simon Taylor likes to call me Charles, but that hasn’t caught on. He has a history of making up…
Jean de Villiers – Stormers and South Africa
Just before the 2007 Lions tour kicked off Rugby World caught up with the Boks’ centre, chatting about embarrassing moments, his amazing party trick, and being scared of thunder and…
Max Evans – Glasgow and Scotland
Before Max had to deal with the idea of his brother never returning to contact sport, he took some time out to chat to Rugby World about golfing forfeits, learning…
Joe Worsley – Wasps and England
He’s been capped over 300 times for Wasps and made over 70 appearances for England, so its safe to say that Joe’s one of the most reliable players the game…
Tommy Bowe – Ospreys and Ireland
Ireland wing and all-round funnyman , took some time out to chat with Rugby World about nicknames, old school cars, practical jokes and party tricks. He also proves that he’s…
Care to Prepare
The day before a game I set the alarm for 9am, so I get a bit of a lie-in. For breakfast I’ll have porridge with fruit, and maybe some yoghurt,…
Gym Rules Part I
My Gym, My Rules! Follow these simple gym rules to be a better player 1. Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance – Making sure you are adequately fuelled and hydrated should…
The optimum recovery
Wasps and England scrum-half Joe Simpson talks us through his post-match fitness routine… As soon as I come off the pitch, I have a recovery shake to replace fluids and…
Seeing is believing if you want to succeed
How to program your mind for mental fitness to make your dreams come true A LEADING brain training coach has explained how the power of the mind inspired hero Ronan…