Fitness & Conditioning

Fitter teams win more games – it’s as simple as that. Of course, we know that most clubs will not have a fitness trainer or a well-equipped gym. But there is a lot you can do yourself.

Whether you are a player or a coach we have lots of exercises designed specifically to improve your training and get you rugby fit. The fitness and conditioning drills in this section look at how you can help your players to get fit, stay fit, avoid injury and recover more quickly, take a look to see the impact it can have on your training. 

How many times have you seen a close game decided in the last 10 minutes because one team is fit and the other is running out of energy? Don't be a part of that losing team! Working on fitness is something every rugby player can do to improve results for their team.

Rugby Training Drills for Players

• Sprinting tips for rugby players
• Sprint start rugby training drill
• Rugby fitness drills to improve leg power
• Rugby fitness drills to build body weight

Rugby Training for Coaches

• Drills to condition players and improve core skills
• Rugby training solutions for limited space
• Strength training drills for young rugby players
• Pre-season rugby training plan

Want more information on training for rugby fitness? Take a look at our complete guide to rugby workouts and nutrition Rocket Rugby - you'll get it in the book library if you have a Premium membership.