Rugby Player Guide

Rugby is still a growing sport in the U.S. and the latest training tips are hard to come by for most players.  And so Rugby Rugby has the Player's Guide to help fill the void and provide some insights on training tips.

  • Wednesday, 1. May, 2013

    The Physical Demands of Rugby Union

    In order to design physical conditioning and training programs that are specific to the sport, it’s important to start first with an understanding of the demands of the game. Former USA International Sevens and All American Wing Alex Ross looks at the physical demands of Rugby Union.

  • Wednesday, 1. May, 2013

    Nike Elite Rugby Camps Secure Coaching Staff for Nationwide Network of Rugby Camps

    Nike Elite Rugby Camps has secured ten current or former Team USA players to coach young rugby players this summer. Elite’s coaching staff will be headlined by current Team USA star player Colin Hawley. Hawley played for the USA Eagles National Team in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

  • Monday, 29. April, 2013

    Empire GU to Hold Men's D2 / D3 Final Four

    Empire GU will hold its Final Four weekend for Men’s D2 and D3 on Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5. The event will be hosted by Princeton Athletic Club at PAC Rugby Field in Monmouth Junction, NJ.

  • Monday, 18. March, 2013

    US Sports Camps and Evolution Rugby Now Offer Summer Rugby Camps in SC and IL

    Evolution Rugby Camps have joined forces with US Sports Camps to launch a nationwide network of rugby camps for high school boys. This summer the Evolution Rugby Camp network will establish the first two camps in Clemson and Chicago. The camps will be directed by the co-founders of Evolution Rugby, Head Coach of the Clemson Tiger Rugby Program, Justin Hickey and 2012 Team USA U20 Coach Scott Lawrence.

  • Tuesday, 7. August, 2012

    Chapter 1: Being a Rugby Coach

    The role of a rugby coach has different meanings depending on your players, team and goals. The Rugby Coaching Manual is an attempt to demystify the essentials of the game of rugby and present them in relatively simple language for rugby coaches of all levels.

  • Monday, 6. August, 2012

    Chapter 2: Rugby Pre Season Training

    It is a good idea to plan the shape of your sessions before you ever start and the Rugby Coaching Manual looks at how to plan your pre-season.

  • Sunday, 5. August, 2012

    Chapter 3: Cutting the Ball

    Cutting the ball back is one of the most important plays in rugby but it is not the most natural or first thought for many players. The Rugby Coaching Manual looks at how to train for cutting the ball back.

  • Saturday, 4. August, 2012

    Chapter 4: Using Martial Arts' Techniques in Rugby

    There are also various ways in which you can condition your players in the pre-season phase without using a ball and these techniques can easily be carried on through the season. The Rugby Coaching Manual looks at martial arts techniques to use in rugby training.

  • Friday, 3. August, 2012

    Chapter 5: Passing Out of Contact

    Passing out of contact is one of the game’s most important skills that can so easily alter things very quickly. The Rugby Coaching Manual explains how best to pass out of contact.

  • Thursday, 2. August, 2012

    Chapter 6: Aspects of the Game to Consider Before the Match

    Far too often a rugby coach encounters tactical issues during a match and many times these could be considered before the first kick. The Rugby Coaching Manual looks at some practices you can take to avoid this problem.

  • Wednesday, 1. August, 2012

    Chapter 7: Kicking Policy

    The Rugby Manual looks at how to get out of trouble with a kicking policy and how to attack with kicks.

  • Tuesday, 31. July, 2012

    Chapter 8: The Rugby Lineout

    The lineout has changed over the years and The Rugby Coaching Manual looks at this phase of the game and how to make it productive for your team.

  • Sunday, 29. July, 2012

    Chapter 9: The Rugby Scrum

    The rugby scrum is one of the most difficult rugby techniques to practice at training sessions but one that shows great rewards when done correctly. The Rugby Coaching Manual looks at some rugby scrum training techniques.

  • Saturday, 28. July, 2012

    Chapter 10: Rugby Re-Starts

    The rugby re-start is the kiss of death on any session and the sooner you accept this the better and The Rugby Coaching Manual looks at some training techniques.

  • Tuesday, 6. March, 2012

    The Attacking Philosophy of 15 v 7

    Balance is the key to successful rugby. There are times in every game where it is important to speed it up and slow it down and Rugby Rugby’s Richard Anderson looks at the 15 vs 7 attacking philosophy to dictate how a team plays. Improve how your team plays with this kind of balance.