We spend countless hours as parents trying to make sure our kids are behaving, eating their dinner, and doing their homework. But how often do we take the time to focus on building their self-confidence? Here are 10 simple ways to do just that. “Let me help you,” I said to my son, as I...Read More
Learning From Rugby Nutritionists Nutrition is a key part of any sport, and rugby is no exception. Known for its raw physicality and high-impact tackles, rugby places huge demands on its athletes. Along with training, nutrition is important for supporting training goals. A nutritionist’s job is to act as a consultant for a player or team,...Read More
If you’re looking to get stronger for game day, this simple workout plan could be exactly what you need as a rugby player… The first time you do StrongLifts 5×5 you start with workout A. Two days later you do workout B. So first week is A/B/A, second week B/A/B, third week A/B/A, and so...Read More
THE HEALTH, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL BENEFITS OF LEARNING RUGBY-BASED GAMES AT A YOUNG AGE. The news is full of expert advice stating that children should be participating in more exercise, both in and outside of school. But how can you be sure that your kids are benefiting from their sporting activities? A great activity is...Read More
When parents run through the list of sports their kids might play in elementary and middle school, rugby rarely comes to mind. But rugby boosters like Alex Goff are out to change all that, arguing, for one, that rugby is very safe. No tackling is involved until high school and, says Goff, as concussion concerns have brought...Read More
The Rugby World Cup starts tonight and so we thought what better way to celebrate its arrival than a countdown of just why exactly rugby is so good for you. From physical benefits to psychological and social ones, rugby can offer many benefits to those who play for both on and off the pitch. 7. Rugby...Read More
American “gridiron” football roots are from rugby. Rugby season begins as football season wraps up. Rugby’s winter season runs from November through April; and summer 7s rugby (Olympic rugby) runs from June-July. Youth Rugby is a great way to stay fit during the off-season. Rugby is played continuously for 80 minutes with few stoppages. Continuous...Read More
Three years ago, after a 14-year soccer career, I switched my focus to college rugby for numerous reasons — I could be more physical, it was a club sport, it was less time-consuming, etc. Switching sports was the best decision I could have made, as I cannot imagine my life without rugby. Sure, I loved...Read More
I know you guys across the Pond will be furious—but here in Europe we have a ball game which leaves your so-called ”football” for dead. If you Yanks hadn’t disappeared from the real world into the Bushes (by George, what a clever play on words), you would realise that FOOTBALL is actually the game the...Read More
I’ll preface this article by saying that I haven’t played American Football. Not at high-school or College, not even pickup. I’ve watched the game enthusiastically for the past few years though. I even placed as high as 12th in a 16 team Fantasy league, so I clearly have the credentials to comment. This article is not...Read More
Leanne Riley, England Rugby International and Harlequins Ladies scrum-half, gives her top 10 benefits. There are a multitude of benefits from team sports; confidence, friendship, leadership, respect – the list goes on. What makes rugby unique is that there is room for everyone. Leanne Riley, England Rugby International and Harlequins Ladies scrum-half, gives her top 10 benefits of playing rugby...Read More
Caffeine is a popular work-enhancing supplement that has been widely researched in the sport and exercise environment. Caffeine is an adenosine antagonist, meaning it blocks the action of adenosine in the central nervous system (CNS). Adenosine has the impact of increasing pain perception and inducing sedation and relaxation which are generally counter-productive to exercise performance....Read More
Playing rugby offers numerous opportunities to a healthy, fun, and committed lifestyle. It can also lead to new challenges, experiences, and travels around the world! Good Health, Social Development, Rugby Family… Playing rugby offers numerous opportunities to a healthy, fun, and committed lifestyle! GOOD HEALTH Rugby is an exciting and energetic sport that involves physical...Read More
Rugby is a sport for many different shapes, sizes, qualities, skill sets and mindsets. Made up of 15 positions just on the field, body shapes and compositions are inevitably going to be vastly different. As a result, so too can be the nutritional requirements required for each position. However, there are certain evergreen foods that...Read More
Can rugby tacklers teach NFL players how to improve their behavior? In high school, I played football and wore pads and a helmet. During that time, I endured two shoulder separations, a dislocated kneecap and several snapped tendons in my hand. In college, I played rugby and wore heavy cotton shorts and a stiff jersey,...Read More
It’s time to start your own rugby adventure. 1. The Passion 2. Everyone is Useful Somewhere You don’t have to be a 6-foot beast to play – there is a position for everyone. It’s your speed, skill, strength and attitude that will determine where you’ll play on the pitch. 3. Respect You’ll make friends with...Read More
The first game I ever played in rugby, after two minutes, I was begging the coach to take me out. – Leonard Peters, former NFL player I’ve been living in the UK for a long time now, and just last month I realised that rugby isn’t such a boring sport. The thought hit me while...Read More
Winter time Saturday mornings in Sydney have always meant one thing for this family- rugby. Our very dedicated Mr8, aka Rusty Rocket, has a match on Saturday and if the team wins, they’re through to the Grand Finals. He’s an absolutely passionate rugby league player and he’s excited, yet devastated to have the end of...Read More
Getting kids off the sofa and onto the rugby pitch brings a wide variety of physical, mental and social skills which will bode well for them as they reach adulthood and beyond. And obviously, we would say that. But in order to prove our point, we’ve compiled no less than 15 reasons why kids need to...Read More
It’s time to start your own rugby adventure. 1. Rugby training is a test of physical fitness, strength, coordination and stamina, it’ll be the best work out of your life. Better than any gym workout. Trust us. A photo posted by DIME Performance (@dimeperformance) on Nov 9, 2015 at 12:34pm PST 2. There is something...Read More
Sheamus is a four-time WWE champion, a former King of the Ring, a Royal Rumble AND a Money in the Bank winner. His credentials are impeccable and given his size and strength, it is reasonable to assume that Sheamus could have been a good blindside flanker if he pursued a career in rugby. As it turns...Read More
“I would never let my daughter play rugby.” Those are the eight words that inspired this. I’ll stick to my promise of not publicly sharing who said it, but here’s a little context for you. I was talking to someone about my recent rugby injury, a bad concussion. It was really pretty rough when it...Read More
Everyone’s heard of rugby, yet no one really knows anything about it. Most guys have seen commercials on Fox Sports or seen some reference to rugby in movies like Tommy Boy and more recently Invictus. Rugby is a sport about intensity, determination, and drive. Every guy playing is tired and hurting five minutes into the...Read More
more and more girls around the country are now strapping on their rugby boots to take part in what was once considered to be a male dominated sport. With the stigma surrounding female rugby players well and truly dismantled and participation firmly on the increase, just one question remains. Why haven’t you started playing? If you’re...Read More
