Rugby, the sport of champs, Mate.

[hardknuckle]

I never even noticed this forum, unless it's new. I would like to start a Rugby thread, for my fellow palyers to exchange training and match eperiences. Feel free to share position specific tips, and favourite SUPER 12 club :)

[crowie]

i have a tip for tackling. i put up a log in my back yard and i tackle it. i dont run into it and smash it like the bags i just practice getting down low, hitting it in the correct spot mak sure my head is in the right spot. now i smash everyone and anyone no matter how big they are. my shoulders are hard as rock now. it feels good when i put th biggest hits on.

[ozcoltsfan]

yeah i didnt notice this was here either
rugby league is the best, mate, not rugby

[Big S]

Rugby is awsome! I just played my first game a couple days ago and I love it.

[Flanker769]

If you are looking for a rugby specific weight training program
Check out http://www.bocaratonrugby.com/fitness.html
There is a really good 6-Day and 3-Day weight program.
Go Highlanders Go!
Ruck on!

[canadianguy2001]

hi,
this is my first year playing, i was wondering what the proper techinique for tackling is.
I've been told that you wait until the guy running towards you is almost past you, and then stick your head at his waste and wrap at the knees.
is this correct??
thanks

[hardknuckle]

If you're saying what I think you're saying, that's right. Do not go for high tackles or close lines or you will be banned from every league in the country. I heard from a coach they are not the wisest of choices.

[vezpolo]

as far as tackling, you head should be on the out side of his body to avoid any type of neck injust. In american football you have a extra advantage with the helmet so you can lead with your head, dont try it in rugby or you will only play for a little while. oh and always go for the hips when tackling. also what it sounds like you are saying is sorta wrong about letting them get past you then wrap them up, you oughta let them come into you and either hit them back or if your smaller aborb his blow and use his drive to roll him back. this move is called a back heel tackle, very effective when the opponent is starting a maul. maul is something if you dont know you will soon find out. i am not truing to show off or anything when i am giveing advise just returning the favor of the old boys who showed me the way.

have fun and never leave your support.

vez

[crowie]

if i do a rugby training program
will i be able to still be putting on mass

[vezpolo]

several different questions first! what kind of rugby program, what position do you play and how old are you? usually most teams practice twice a week with games on saturdays. which leave little time for a recovery from a big work out. depending on the position there could be alot of running involved, so depending on how good of shape you are in and how old you are depends on how fast you will recovewr from a rigorus training. me for exaple I am a tight head prop. I dont have to do much running in games and practice but i do them anyways, my legs are always killing me so i have to be very careful when i train with weights not to overtrain or injure my self. i am 23 and i do mostly lower body stuff like squats and deadlifts with an occaisional upper body work out. be prepared to put on some mass in you legs it is very possible as long as you dont put in a ton of road work outside of practice. email me for more info about any thing you want about rugby, if i cant answer the question for you i can find someone who can real quick.


vez

[hardknuckle]

Stick with two full body sessions a week.
eg. bench
rows
military press
direct arm work

day2 squats
deadlifts
good mornings
calf work

[ex_banana-eater]

Originally posted by canadianguy2001
hi,
this is my first year playing, i was wondering what the proper techinique for tackling is.
I've been told that you wait until the guy running towards you is almost past you, and then stick your head at his waste and wrap at the knees.
is this correct??
thanks

no, dont wait for the guy to come to you, that is a horrible mistake. they gain yards that way. run toward him as fast as you can, drive your shoulder into his hip /lower body area,
(but not higher than the belly button, not lower than 5 inches above the knees) and while your driving that shoulder into him, you should have your head on one side of his body, and try rapping your arms around his legs and squeezing them together

[Fresch]

GO THE BRUMBIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Foundation menber #13!

[str8flexed]

Originally posted by ex_banana-eater


no, dont wait for the guy to come to you, that is a horrible mistake. they gain yards that way. run toward him as fast as you can, drive your shoulder into his hip /lower body area,
(but not higher than the belly button, not lower than 5 inches above the knees) and while your driving that shoulder into him, you should have your head on one side of his body, and try rapping your arms around his legs and squeezing them together

Not nessecarily. Rugby is not a game of inches like football is. In football you have to drive someone back when you hit them as mere inches may mean the difference between a 4th down and a 1st down. In rugby when you tackle a ruck will form and then you will have an oppertunity to get the ball if it is available. It is better to make the tackle than to try and be a show off and make a big hit, commit too early, and miss the tackle. However let me make myself clear when saying you should never wait for someone to come to you and be on your heals, you should always been on your toes, if they pull a move on you and you are on your heals...then you might as well not even try to tackle them because they will either fake you out or run over you.
Peace

[ex_banana-eater]

are you still playing rugby str8?

[str8flexed]

not right now, my season is over

[THE LOCUST]

Originally posted by str8flexed


Not nessecarily. Rugby is not a game of inches like football is. In football you have to drive someone back when you hit them as mere inches may mean the difference between a 4th down and a 1st down. In rugby when you tackle a ruck will form and then you will have an oppertunity to get the ball if it is available. It is better to make the tackle than to try and be a show off and make a big hit, commit too early, and miss the tackle. However let me make myself clear when saying you should never wait for someone to come to you and be on your heals, you should always been on your toes, if they pull a move on you and you are on your heals...then you might as well not even try to tackle them because they will either fake you out or run over you.
Peace


Bump to Str8flexed, just like Boxing stay on ya toes, dont get caught flat-footed....Peace.