Serious aerobic work will help you get your cardio fitness back, says Darren Grewcock Treadmill Intervals Alternating between inclines on a treadmill is less punishing on your joints than road…
Taking Part
Be the best 10 you can be – tips from our Kicking Coach
No matter what level you play at, there’s a range of kicks that every team should have in its locker. Dan Cottrell of betterrugbycoaching.com explains what they are and when…
Shape up for Sevens Rugby
The new-look HSBC Sevens World Series kicks off in Australia on 25-26 November. Sevens players are placed under intense physical stress over the two days, and preparation is the key…
Jamie Heaslip’s charity work
JAMIE HEASLIP is best known for his feats on the rugby field for Leinster and Ireland. After all, he has starred on the world stage with strong performances from No…
Learn how to maintain your Lean Mass
Four- to six-week dedicated spells will help you stay lean up top, writes Darren Grewcock Bench Press The daddy of upper-body exercises, this is a good test of where you’re…
How to train hard without too much strain on your body
Cardio combinations and circuits have a minimal impact on the body, says Darren Grewcock Cross-trainer & Press-ups Combining sets of 30-second reps on the cross-trainer – sprint-steady-sprint-steady – with press-ups…
Having asthma as a player won’t hold you back
Having asthma doesn’t mean you can’t be as fit as the next athlete. Ireland team doctor Eanna Falvey gives you the low-down Baseline asthma can be related to an allergy…
Join England and use Wrestling to improve your skills
England have introduced a new training method during pre-season in a bid to get in tip-top condition for the World Cup, writes Bea Asprey. The 45-man squad has been taking…
Hydration is key to success
Hydration is important for all rugby players and one of the key things to remember is that we might be dehydrated and not even know it, writes Dr Stavros Kavouras…
Goldie Lookin’ Chain take On Wales Rugby Squad – Video
Rhys and Eggsy from Goldie Lookin’ Chain decided to take a drive around town and accidentally ended up at the Wales training base just outside Cardiff. They stumbled upon Sam…