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  • greggsyv
    greggsyv Posts: 11 Member
    it depends on what position you will play.......front row you need specific muscular strength......on the wing you need something to occupy your mind while the forwards are hogging the ball. But you need basic interval training fitness with all the stop starting and good recuperative powers.
  • emblu
    emblu Posts: 272 Member
    Pixieofdoom do it, do it,do it :)
    It was the best decision i ever made and womens rugby is screaming out for new players :)
    Get on the rfu website and search for a team and go along and try a training session, you'll love it
  • Hawksfan1029
    Hawksfan1029 Posts: 4 Member
    Love to see all this enthusiasm for Rugby, living in Chicago is great totally surrounded by Rugby!
    teams i support (well all but i guess if i have to choose)
    INTERNATIONAL UNIONS
    New Zealand (of course
    6 NATIONS
    Wales
    HEINEKEN CUP
    Munster (since there always in it)
    RABO DIRECT PRO 12
    Munster
    Leinster
    AVIVA PREMIERSHIP
    Leicester Tigers
    London Wasps
    SUPER RUGBY (SUPE RUGBY)
    Canterbury Crusaders
    LOCAL CLUBS
    Chicago Lions!
    Chicago Blaze
    Chicago Riot
    Fox Valley Maoris
    South Side Irish
    Rockford Ravens

    I have more for collegiate and 7's but i figure the list is long enough! haha!
  • jody75
    jody75 Posts: 37 Member
    Hi all! I played loosehead prop and second row when I was still at it. Our women's team in Springfield, MO folded after a car accident and rash of pregnancies (unrelated incidents). I played in Fayetteville, Arkansas for a bit also. I support our local men's club. They have a brother team in Wales, the Pill Harriers, so I end up following Wales a lot too. I would love to get in shape and play again but it's probably not in the cards for me.
  • novarugger10
    novarugger10 Posts: 62 Member
    Hey I'm Cat. I currently play for NOVAWRC as a flyhalf though in college I played everywhere in the backline and even flanker for a while.

    If anyone has any ideas for backs skills/drills or fitness plans, let me know! We can trade :)

    Go Ireland!
  • mrdjmo
    mrdjmo Posts: 79 Member
    My Names Dan,

    Play Second Row and Back Row.

    Support Scarlets and Wales.

    Train full body workout 3 times a week when I have a game and 6 times a week when I don't have a game works for me :-)
  • woodyhu
    woodyhu Posts: 1
    Hey, I 'm Woody. Played 20 years or so from college to D1 Men's in the US (Scioto Valley Old Bombay Lepers). Love the US and France--played at University of Paris while studying abroad for a year. Science Po to be exact. Played everything in the tight 5 and all the way out to 8. Once I broke a couple of ribs and got moved to scrumhalf since we only had 15 guys. Played with the Mighty SVELTS a mostly props 7 side I helped start back in "92. Put on a lot of weight after back surgery 5 years ago and never took it off. HELP! :smile:
  • fatmanonadiet
    fatmanonadiet Posts: 11 Member
    Hello to all.


    Im Alex, i did use to play prop/lock for Whitley Bay Rockcliff (availability of people dependant) until my daughter was born in 2011. Really want to get back into it, but need to get my weight down and fitness up before pre-season!

    I am a season ticket holder for the Newcastle Falcons and avid England supporter.

    Swing Low!
  • devariojay
    devariojay Posts: 87 Member
    Good luck on your games everyone.

    Former Junior national level player from the Bahamas here. I currently play D2 for the Bayonne Bombers in Bayonne, New Jersey.

    Focusing on losing weight to play sevens and have a productive season in 15's with this team. Im coming back after not playing Rugby since 2007.
  • Theprairiepinup
    Theprairiepinup Posts: 20 Member
    Hey guys!

    I'm Raven and this will be my third season coming up! Playing in my first Ultra 7'a tournament in June in Canada!

    Feel free to give me a friend invite!!
  • gym_king_carlie
    gym_king_carlie Posts: 528 Member
    Im Carl or Carlie, Im a rugby Leaguer, Ive been a Hull FC supporter all my life, OLD FAITHFUL, IN ANY KIND OF WEATHER :-)

    I did play myself, and did make it to the high level, played for Castleford and Wakefield in a few games.
  • lhprop1
    lhprop1 Posts: 14 Member
    Loosehead checking in. I started playing in 1996 and retired last spring after nationals. I still lace up my boots for our D3 side every now and then, but for the most part, I'm retired.
  • Elucidate_my_life
    Elucidate_my_life Posts: 7
    Hi everyone

    new to MFP

    Ex rugby union and league player. Played for 2 pro clubs (reserves-never quite got that full contract) in UK, in Australia and University 1st. Had to retire at 26!! Never thought that would be the case-my body just wont allow it (after car accident)! Anyway, there are always players out there with more experience and skills but thought id mention mine, as id love to help others who can still play and to give advice, so please feel free to ask questions - would love to help!
  • GodoftheArena
    GodoftheArena Posts: 2
    Hi new to MFP

    Love rugby, support england, leicester tigers (schooled in East Midlands).


    Had county trails not long ago but got a groin injury followed by a hamstring injury, got depressed took to partying to much and not doing any exercise now looking to get back into my prime.
    Play 7 flanker.

    Add me if you want.

    Also all hail king wilko.
  • simonkurth
    simonkurth Posts: 395 Member
    Hello everyone,

    I'm a New Zealander living in California now. I've played rugby since I was little pup. Finally called it quits in my early 30's after a couple of ACL surgeries.

    I played for various representative teams in New Zealand (NPC (Taranaki), Hurricane Colts, New Zealand Maori Colts and Canterbury Colts) before moving to the United States to be with my love. I played for Belmont Shore for two years when the Super League was still in existence.

    I was a tight head and lose head prop. Gained a ton of weight, but I've finally got it under control with the help of P90X and this website.

    Great to find this group
    Simon
  • thescrumisfun
    thescrumisfun Posts: 355
    Hey everyone! Been a member of the group for a while, just haven't posted here. I prop for my D2 university team :) This will be my third year playing!
  • jimbo2180
    jimbo2180 Posts: 66 Member
    I've literally just stumbled upon this group!. as of late i've been reduced to a armchair Sale Sharks fan. No free time in-between work and university has pulled me away from the world of premiership rugby but i still Hook for my University and occasionally my local side :)

    I'll be checking in here often!
  • BigPhilOrk
    BigPhilOrk Posts: 6
    Hi I am Phil from Wales who now lives in Scotland.

    Support Wales, Cardiff blues and Orkney.
  • bigscottyuk
    bigscottyuk Posts: 5 Member
    Hello,
    I'm Scotty, play second/back row.

    Support Saracens, England & Cyprus (ela Kypros!).
  • CubicalF13
    CubicalF13 Posts: 263 Member
    Hi everybody,
    Im joe from australia. I support a variety of teams manly my local clubs the QLD Reds, Wallabies and the Auckland Blues over in the NZ. Internationally however i enjoy supporting fiji in the rugby sevens being part fijian myself and RC Toulon up in the northern hemisphere.

    Retired from rugby at 27 with knee problems but i am slowly growing back some confidence in the knees thanks to some herbal remedies that appear to be alleviating alot of the pain and stress that was initially associated with my injuries.
  • TJ_Rugger
    TJ_Rugger Posts: 166 Member
    Hey y'all.... I'm Brooks in Richmond, VA..... the season is back in full swing and just seeing who is around.
  • CubicalF13
    CubicalF13 Posts: 263 Member
    Hey mate, im new here to the group however i have been logging regularly. Add me if u wish and anyone else ;)
  • twilightlvr79
    twilightlvr79 Posts: 130 Member
    Hello Everyone! My name is Linda and I play for the Molly Pitcher's Rugby Club. We are small group out of Johnson City, TN. I have only been playing since August and I fell in love with the sport from the very first day I played. I have played in two games and one tournament since I started and I just can't get enough. If anyone would like to add me, please feel free to do so. I would love to have friends that can give me pointers to help me improve my game.
  • damienkstanton
    damienkstanton Posts: 4
    Hi All,

    I am writing from Washington, D.C. USA. I am training now for the Spring 2014 MARFU season, and will be trying out for the PAC Rugby Club here in the district.

    I played US football throughout my youth up until college, but am new to rugby. I am an experienced long distance runner and have some martial arts experience. I am hoping this blend of skills will be useful on the pitch!

    If anyone has training tips, routines, nutritional guidelines etc. for someone likely to end up in the back field, I would appreciate it.

    Cheers,
    Damien
  • BigPhilOrk
    BigPhilOrk Posts: 6
    Played my first game of rugby last week in 4 years, it was brutal. Great fun tho. Second game today. Glad to be back playing.
  • ruggerbabe
    ruggerbabe Posts: 1
    Hey all - glad to see so many ruggers and rugby fans on MFP! I'm predominantly a winger, although I sometimes get put in the terrifying position of fullback :s

    I play union but still love me a league game :)
  • CatseyeHardcast
    CatseyeHardcast Posts: 224 Member
    I love seeing how many female Rugby fans there are in the USA and Canada. A great game. I have twin boy and girl who both play and love it. Pre-season about to start down here in Australia
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