Once a player or coach has a general idea of the fitness levels required, and the areas which need work, a program must be developed to achieve these goals. This

Coming from shin splints and contusions to fractured bone fragments and torn suspensor ligaments, in sports, accidental injuries are expected. The primary objective of an athlete will be to know

Props and Hookers Good maximum strength in legs, lower back, neck and shoulders for holding initial thrust by opposition in scrum, and overcoming that resistance. Power In legs, gluteals (butt) and hips

Strength can be defined as the ability to exert force in one maximum effort on a resistance in order to overcome that resistance. Ideally in Rugby, we want to be