SOME BASIC SCIENCE BEHIND RUGBY UNION Rugby union is a full-contact sport that is played with an oval-shaped ball and involves two teams of 15 players each. There are many scientific aspects to rugby union, including the physiology of the players, the biomechanics of the movements, and the physics of the ball and collisions. Physiologically, …
Monthly Archives: February 2023
2023 GAME GUIDELINES
2023 GAME MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES Today we review the updated changes for Rugby Union within Australia as presented in the latest Game Management Guidelines. (All additional changes are in bold italic) SET PIECE SCRUM Safety at the scrum is paramount. An explanation of the requirements for players at each stage of the engagement is covered in both …
PRE SEASON TRAINING
PRE SEASON TRAINING Get Ready to Tackle the Season Ahead! As the rugby union off-season draws to a close, it’s time for players and teams to gear up for the upcoming season. Pre-season training is crucial for players to get back into game shape, fine-tune their skills, and build team cohesion. It’s a time for …
THE ROLE OF A LOOSE HEAD PROP
THE BASIC ROLE OF A LOOSE HEAD PROP A loosehead prop in rugby union is a player who plays in the front row of the scrum, also known as the “front 3 or the engine room” and is positioned on the side opposite to the tighthead prop. The loosehead props main role is to support …
USA Y&HS Deal Signed
USA Y&HS Deal Signed ANNOUNCEMENT FROM USAY&HS RUGBY: 26th January 2023, We are thrilled to partner with Six Degree Sports to provide a core coaching curriculum to USA Y&HSR Coaches.The partnership will provide online access to a wide range of skills, drills, game zone videos, and age-appropriate lesson plans that span an entire season and accesses …
HOW TO PUNT KICK
THE BASICS BEHIND A GOOD PUNT KICK To punt a rugby ball, follow these steps: Hold the ball securely with both hands Step forward with your non-kicking foot while holding the ball in front of your kicking foot. Swing your kicking foot back, drop the ball onto your kicking foot in front of your body …