I am a member of the Wider Training Group for the SA Black Falcons team, and I'd just like to say thanks for your support! The NRC is very important in growing rugby in South Australia. At present, any talented young Rugby players are whisked away (usually to QLD for some reason) around the age of 16, and we never see them again. Liam Gill, Alex Rokobaro, James Hilterbrand, and UJ Seuteni are the most recent examples of that. If we did get an NRC team I imagine there would be a lot of new faces, and I would almost certainly not find myself in the team for a few more years yet, but I think that for the big picture of Australian Rugby it would be a good move to put an NRC team in SA.
Thanks again for your support!
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01-13-2014, 06:07 PM #482
Hello mates. I'm starting rugby next Tuesday. Any tips to help learn the game or position? Or other useful info.
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01-13-2014, 06:15 PM #484550/385/655, 285 overhead press, 330 push jerk, 250 weighted dip, 190 weighted pull-up, 413.8 max weighted pull-up, 450 front squat, 365 RFESS, 305 x 2 log press, 400 (per arm) farmer's carry, 370 atlas stone, 31 pull-ups at 247.
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01-13-2014, 06:22 PM #486
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Firstly, don't forget the advice you received earlier on this thread.
I'm not sure where you'll end up on the field, but as I said before, I'd put you at flanker to learn the game. Other coaches would put you on the wing. Wherever you are, though, remember, it is better to get in and have a go rather than waiting for the game to come to you (unless the gameplan calls for it).
Just enjoy it. Your team and coach will teach you to play where and how they want to. We'll be happy to provide specific advice as you find out more about the game.
Welcome to the game and I hope you have a long career and that you enjoy it as much as I have.
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01-13-2014, 07:35 PM #487
Thanks for replying guys. Yeah, not sure where I'll be playing yet but I'd like to play a back position (preferably wing) as I want to run the ball. Though I wouldn't be surprised if they wanted me to play a forward. I'm an athlete, and I think I can play almost anywhere, so we'll see where I end up. My fitness isn't the greatest, but it has been improving lately.
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01-13-2014, 08:27 PM #488
Depends on the team and their playing style. Some teams like to keep the ball amongst the pack players. Then you get numerous opportunities to truck people.
550/385/655, 285 overhead press, 330 push jerk, 250 weighted dip, 190 weighted pull-up, 413.8 max weighted pull-up, 450 front squat, 365 RFESS, 305 x 2 log press, 400 (per arm) farmer's carry, 370 atlas stone, 31 pull-ups at 247.
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01-13-2014, 09:40 PM #489
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As others have already mentioned it will depend on the system your team has in place and the style they like to play. I get to do a lot of running/crashing at inside center (Nothing better). You may have a preference for a position once you understand the game a bit more but you will also find that you may excel in a different position.
I started playing Rugby at 10. I have played as a hooker, fly half, full back, flanker till eventually my true position became clear as a center. Its good to get around as you get to understand the game from different positions. Most importantly have funStay hungry, stay healthy, be a gentleman, believe strongly in yourself and go beyond limitations. - Arnold Schwarzenegger
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http://www.lovell-rugby.co.uk/Rugby-...r-White-or-Red
Are probably the best loose forward boots I've ever played in for hard pitches. They aren't particularly light though if you compare them to a synthetic material boot.
I also hear good things about the adidas FF80 but I've never tried them
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01-14-2014, 11:36 AM #496
Thanks guys. I'll go wherever they want me. Also turns out I can start a week early so first practice is today in 3 hours! I'll report back with results.
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01-17-2014, 02:05 AM #505
Forgot to update. Practice was alright. It lasted over 3 hours with conditioning at the end. The game is very complex and confusing to me, especially the different plays they run (I didn't know rugby had plays lol). I went with the backs but we didn't do any position specific things so not sure where I'd be placed exactly. Not sure if I'll continue with it as their first game is already on Saturday and I don't know what the hell I'm doing out there. Haha. It was a good workout though.
Yeah, passing is a lot more difficult than I had assumed. I was pulled aside to work with a guy on passing and was able to do it fairly well at the end so that's good.-THE PACK BARBELL CLUB-
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"My heart and my soul will be the fuel to carry my body when my limbs are to weary. I will never falter, I will never lose focus as long as there is hope in my mind and my heart still beats. I will never give in to the evil that is weakness and I will fight that evil with my dying breath."
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01-17-2014, 03:14 AM #506
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Generally, the plays only really happen off the set piece and in certain parts of the field. The rest of the time, you'll have a basic structure and desired running and defensive channels. It ends up easier than you first think.
Sounds like an excuse to me..... Turn up, sit on the bench, watch and learn. When you go on, concentrate on one aspect of the game and rely on your outside centre to help you out in defence. Concentrate on one aspect of your game and have fun, rather than being worried that you don't know what you're doing.
Passing, tackling and rucking are the key skills. If you practiced 24/7 for 25 years, you'd still have room for improvement. You'll get there. Stay with it.
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The quickest way to learn is to be thrown in at the deep end. It does appear to be very complicated to someone who is entirely new to the sport but you will soon realize its really quite simple. That plus your team mates breathing down your neck also makes you a pretty quick learner lol
If you do find yourself playing and your not sure what to do the one thing that i would suggest is to ensure you secure the ball and do not get isolated, if anything run closer to one of your team mates who will thus give you the support you need in keeping the ball.Stay hungry, stay healthy, be a gentleman, believe strongly in yourself and go beyond limitations. - Arnold Schwarzenegger
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