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…
Taking Part
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…
Mini rugby video: How to box-kick
Saracens and England scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth is a master box-kicker and practises his technique after every rugby session. He believes box-kicking has become more common in recent seasons because “teams…
Mini rugby video: How to grip the ball
A video showing mini rugby players how to grip the ball – and test that grip
Mini rugby video: How to clear out
Mini rugby players can learn how to clear out at the breakdown with this video
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…