Tag Archives: rugby fitness
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Mental vs Physical – which is more important

I’m sure this topic could create some huge debate…   A lot of people, especially younger guys are only concerned with getting in physical shape. Yes, it’s great to have a ripped body and look great when you walk on the beach, but will that help you on the sports field?   I don’t believe [...]

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Pre-Game Motivational Speech

Pre-Game Motivational Speech

Hey there,   Hope you are well…   At least the weather is not that cold in Joburg today!  Been working on some ideas for the blog and came across the following:     This speech mimics the one Al Pacino did in the NFL Blockbuster Movie – Any Given Sunday, but was just changed [...]

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Week 15 Fixtures

Super 15 Week 15

We are now in the business end of the season! Things are starting to hot up (only in the rugby not here at home as it’s FREEZING cold in Joburg) Here is the current log: It’s good to see the stormers team still up there, but they will need to pull up their socks if [...]

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Teaching a skill the Rugby Specific Way

Everyone has their own views on what SAQ (Speed, Agility and Quickness) training is and how to improve it, but unfortunately this is one of the most important coaching skills coaches lack

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