Strength & Power

The stereotypical physical attributes of a rugby player in the modern era are that of a 6 foot +, 16 stone powerhouse. This may generally be the case with rugby players participating at the highest levels of the Guinness Premiership and National One, where they are conditioned and and catered for by professionals, and are training on a full time basis. However, at the young ages of 16 - 20, the body has not yet fully developed and the physical attributes of a player at this age are usually reliant on their genetics and natural physique. To make a positive and powerful impact on senior rugby, it is suggested that your natural strength and power should be adapted and increased in order to sufficiently equip yourself for the progression into playing against larger and stronger opposition.

Naturally, we develop into all shapes and sizes as we progress throughout our teenage years and this ultimately defines the positions we play on the pitch (albeit a stereotypical process e.g. putting a short, quick player at scrum half, or, a tall, slim player at second row). However, as we reach the stages of senior rugby and the competition and skill levels increase, the gap between strength, power and size decreases; backs and forwards alike need to be able to breakthrough defensive lines and ruck opposition off the ball.

Someone like Jonny Wilkinson is a prime example of someone who has bridged the gap between the power and strength between backs and forwards as well as progressing to higher senior levels e.g. playing club rugby at Newcastle Falcons to International level with England.

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