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Get fit to play rugby not get fit playing rugby
Conditoning is important for all players to minimise injuries and maximise enjoyment.
We have content to condition players in all positions and age groups, from some of the best S&C trainers.
Plus we have categorised them by playing level to make it easier for you to find:
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- HS – high school
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Why a scrum-half has to be the fittest man on the teamThe modern scrum-half not only has to be the fittest man on the paddock in terms of aerobic endurance, he also has to be able to use his judgement. as evidenced in Nick Bishop’s analysis.
Fritz mistreatment, who is responsible?Following a horrific head injury to Toulouse player Fritz against Racing Metro, read Graham Jenkins’ reaction to the clearly concussed player being allowed to return to play.
Coming soon - Eric Rush: 7s Conditioning7s legend, Eric Rush takes a 30min conditioning session which will make sure you hurt on the grass and not the scoreboard
It can be a matter of life and deathWe should be reminded that although sport is big business these days, there are more important things, such as life itself.
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ConcussionOn rugby pitches around the world the IRB recommendation is regularly ignored.
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Players will need time off from the Super 15 war zoneCoach John Plumtree should have a look in the Chiefs post match shed before he starts calling other conferences soft.
How I beat the pain to play in the World Cup finalRichie McCaw talks about the injury he picked up in World Cup year and shares his inside thoughts on how best to manage the recovery period.
Please, please read the IRB’s guide to concussion - it could save your lifeMark Reason says that the IRB has its head in the right place as it launches a new initiative to tackle concussion
FitnessIt took me a couple of days to recover after our win over Australia at Eden Park. It was a hard physical test match – what you would literally call a bruising encounter – and without a high fitness level it would have taken me much longer to recover from the knocks…
