Why You're Not Getting Stronger on the Rugby Pitch (Fix This!)

Why You're Not Getting Stronger on the Rugby Pitch (Fix This!)

October 28, 2025 · 13 min · Season 10 · Episode 37

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The episode discusses common mistakes in rugby strength training and offers proven approaches to improve performance on the field.

In this episode, I break down one of the biggest problems I see in rugby strength training players who lift hard in the gym but don’t actually get stronger where it matters: on the field. After 15+ years coaching rugby athletes, I’ve seen it over and over again, guys following bodybuilding or powerlifting programs that don’t translate to real rugby performance. So today, I explain two proven approaches I use with my athletes. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:49 Common Mistakes in Rugb...

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