Hi everyone :smile: First post in this group for a while!! I have been an MFP member for several years but have recently restarted my journey and have lost 11lb so far, but still have a long way to go. I started playing rugby 8 months ago at the grand old age of 34 and absolutely love it, having never enjoyed sport or…
This morning the 35 man squad for this year's Six Nations and the EPS squad have been announced. There doesn't seem to have been that much activity though. Here's the 6N squad: Forwards (18) David Attwood, Dan Cole, Dylan Hartley, Matt Kvesic, Tom Johnson, Joe Launchbury, Courtney Lawes, Joe Marler, Ben Morgan, Matt…
Hey everyone! My teammate is a dedicated athlete and a passionate athletic training major. She would love to attend the 5th Annual USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium in Las Vegas (January 23 - 24, 2014), but is a college student on a tight budget. With your help, she could attend the symposium! If you'd like, donate here:…
So who does everyone support? I'm Fiona, and I'm a union fan. I support Ireland in the World Cup/Six Nations etc. Munster and London Irish (because I used to live in Reading)
What position do you play and what exercises do you use to increase strength* So I'll start I play rugby union for an amateur rugby club I am a 2nd row Lock and can also play no. 8 I have been playing for approx 6 months (since mid season last year) and have loved it ever since I joined! I am still learning all the…
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Hello everyone, my name is Linda. I just picked up Rugby last week. I am so new that I haven't got a clue what is going on just yet but I am still playing in my first tournament in two days. No better way to learn the rules then getting in there. I decided to pick up Rugby because I play roller derby and I struggle with my…
Yo ruggas. So, I got kinda serious about lifting this summer, and have kind of abandoned my coach's cardio plan. I NEED to be in rugby shape (cardio wise). Does anyone have anything they do for cardio fitness, especially other packies (I'm a prop)? Thanks! I have 46 days before my first outdoor practice with the club.
Hey guys ! Since fall season is so far away and 7's starting in about 6 weeks or so here in Canada, what are good exercises for props? Looking to get in shape because i'm not a very big prop so i need all the extra muscle and cardio possible ! Thanks :)
Hey guys - I'm now entering off-season conditioning (dun dun duuun). I've started StrongLifts 5x5, but I also want to develop some power. What are some good plyometric exercises I can do (especially for forwards?) While it's my DREAM to learn how to do Olympic weightlifting, I just don't have the access to a club right…
