In this follow-on from Charlie Pozniak’s diary of a typical week as a Manchester Grammar School pupil and a Sale Sharks U18 player, Mark Bennett – head of performance at…
Fitness
A week in the life of a Sale Sharks academy player, Part One
Sunday Outmuscled, outplayed, outclassed. We’ve just lost to Leicester, and playing against a Tuilagi and an Umaga is little consolation to the grim reality that Academy Finals Day at Allianz…
Study in France reveals findings on frequency of rugby injuries by position
So now it’s official, at least in France. The most dangerous position on a rugby field is hooker. The results were released last week of a three-year medical study commissioned…
Rugby World tours Clermont Auvergne’s cutting-edge training facility
After a quick bout of wrestling with team-mate Jamie Cudmore, just before he grabs his gear and heads home, Clermont Auvergne legend Aurelien Rougerie wanders up to Rugby World for…
How to get strong for rugby – fast!
This article outlines a fool-proof way for any rugby player to attain that base-level strength quicker than ever before… Strength is not the Holy Grail for optimising performance but it…
Rugby World Fitness: carry in heavy traffic like Sean O’Brien
The World Cup is over, and while things did not go entirely to plan for Ireland, there were a few bright spots – one of which was the ball carrying…
Nutrition: How players should eat for World Cup matches
All together 20 nations across the globe play in the Rugby World Cup, with each country taking 31 players to the tournament. We will see 620 international professional rugby players…