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Reesy · 05-05-2008, 09:16 PM

Ok i assumed it was union. League requires more speed and power than union so i guess its slightly different, but the basics remain the same.

The step up from under 16's and colts rugby to the first team is HUGE when playing and training with the big boys. I did that a couple of years ago and was being pounded week in week out by 18 stone+ 35 year olds. It definitely shows that you need a lot more strength, power and weight to play with them.

Saying that, i'd train as much as possible with the older group, and even play matches in the 3rd or 2nds if possible. My strength and approach to the game improved drastically after a year or two with older, stronger players.

Build a good base to work on, but keep the agility and speed you have. They may be bigger than you but if you can run around them it aint gonna make a difference.

05-05-2008, 09:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
Reesy Newbie Trainer Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 36	Re: 4 days weight training Ok i assumed it was union. League requires more speed and power than union so i guess its slightly different, but the basics remain the same. The step up from under 16's and colts rugby to the first team is HUGE when playing and training with the big boys. I did that a couple of years ago and was being pounded week in week out by 18 stone+ 35 year olds. It definitely shows that you need a lot more strength, power and weight to play with them. Saying that, i'd train as much as possible with the older group, and even play matches in the 3rd or 2nds if possible. My strength and approach to the game improved drastically after a year or two with older, stronger players. Build a good base to work on, but keep the agility and speed you have. They may be bigger than you but if you can run around them it aint gonna make a difference.