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| Rugby Fitness | 12/23/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: My son (14) has just broken his arm playing rugby and will not now return to play until next ...
A: You will need to consult the doctor who set the arm. He will probably go on the side of over ...
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| how to kick properly at fullback? | 12/23/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: my name josh and i have been playing rugby 4 3 and a half years now and brilliant at tackling, ...
A: For technical kicking skills I can't be of much help so I suggest getting with your coach and / or a ...
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| Pain in bicep | 12/22/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I was playing rugby when i got tackled i landed on my right shoulder my biceps started hurting but ...
A: GO TO A DOCTOR! What youdescribe could be anything from a muscle strain to a broken coller bone or ...
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| Full Back | 12/18/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: Nick, I have seen some of your previous advice and I sincerely hope you can give me some pointers ...
A: it sounds like you have everything except actual muscle bulk. I would focus on eating well, getting ...
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| changing positions | 12/16/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I'm a fourteen year old tight-head prop. I'm reasonably tall and I'm 70 kg. I've been unlucky with a ...
A: It is really hard to say mate. I would take the time to have a schedule chat with your coach to go ...
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| USA Divisions and Leagues distinctions | 12/15/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: How do the divisions work in USA Rugby? For example, if Belmont Shore shows they field: ...
A: not something I really have paid a lot of attention to sorry. I think your basic points are correct ...
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| Protective Gear | 12/15/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I think I was concentrating on where my head should go too much... what you said seems more ...
A: No worries - go ahead and wear head gear. Any of the ones on a good rugby on-line store will do. I ...
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| rugby | 12/15/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: i have played rugby for serval years and at one of the highest levels at my age group am wondering ...
A: Working out properly will be the only way to add muscle. Make sure to use a proper trainer/gym and ...
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| Coping with older, stronger players | 12/9/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I asked you a while ago (in September I think) about playing 7 at school despite being a lock. Well ...
A: With regards to ruck do your best to come in from directly behind the ball and push from there. If ...
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| 8 man | 12/8/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: greetings mate, last year was my first year playing rugby at age 15, 6'1.5 tall weighing 245 ...
A: I suggest getting with a professional trainer or a gym to get a custom work out based on your ...
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| us rugby | 12/7/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: Hey I’m from Australia, I’m 18. And have played rugby, rugby league most of my life. Have made ...
A: G'day Repia If you mean a paying carreer then I would focus on UK and Europe or Japan for the cash ...
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| prop, second row and number 8 | 12/6/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: hey there, Last year i started to play rugby for my school and i'm now really getting into it. i ...
A: The key thing is to be a play maker and line breaker. Your work rate is one of the highest on the ...
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| Job in usa | 12/6/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I'm going to the US(Indiana) for continuing my education in PHD level. I have a boyfriend to whom I ...
A: Sorry to take so long to get back to you. Congratulations on getting married and also the PHD ...
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| Position Dilemma | 12/5/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I'm a 5'6,170lb 18 year old with 6 years of experience playing at school level. I'm currently ...
A: Sorry for taking so long to get back to you. Honestly without being able to evaluate your game in ...
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| Tackling - Head to which side? | 12/4/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I am old boy starting to play again and have a question about tackling. It has to do with which ...
A: sorry for taking so long to get back to you. You head should go to the side that is "out of the ...
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| diet for lock | 11/22/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: You alright? i am 14 almost 15 6'4 and im between 224 and 238lbs, i've been playing lock for my ...
A: Right thanks mate. You sound like a big fellow for a 15 year old. I am personally against "dieting". ...
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| Agressive Rucking | 11/18/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I asked a previous question on the scrum and since implementing some of the information from your ...
A: It takes a lot of drills during traing to get rucking right. It takes a lot of practice. We get ...
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| Should i play rugby? | 11/16/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: You probably get this question all the time but i'm not sure if i have the size to be effective. I'm ...
A: Mate, you sound perfect for rugby a 6 foot 185 pound guy can play in the backs, the flank or even ...
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| Representative teams | 11/15/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I am 18,from Pretoria-South Africa,I have played for my School's 1st team for 2 years,am 92kg,play ...
A: G'day Jason, I am assuming you have a scholarship at Highschool level? If so I would look to the ...
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| Recruitment/Rebuilding | 11/13/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: We are looking to recruit and rebuild our team at COAST. What are some ideas or opinions you might ...
A: G'day Lynnie Give my best to the girls. I used to come out a few years ago to assist Chris with the ...
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| Position shift - prop to hooker | 11/13/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I asked you a question a year or so back about tighthead prop while i was playing u18s. I've now ...
A: G'day Jim, Moving to hooker is fine if you enjoy it and you get game time. As long as you are ...
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| prop to centre | 11/11/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: hey i am 14 and have always been big and not very quick. i have always had good handling skills. i ...
A: There is a lot to know about center. Keep things simple and make sure you are very deep on attact to ...
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| 1st centre 2 flanker | 11/10/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: i have played rugby in ireland for 7 years i have always played centre,outhalf or fullback for my ...
A: there is a lot to learn and experience is the best teacher. Get with your coach prior to each game ...
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| Rugby Tatics | 11/4/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: my name is Jacob and I am a captain, coach on an America high school rugby team. We have some backs ...
A: below is a past question that fits what you asked for. The first part is about captancy and after ...
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| Rugby | 11/3/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: my right hand side is my stronger passing hand. I can spin the ball off of my left hand side but the ...
A: Read through my old answered questions as there are a few questions like yours. I will paste one ...
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| Bull Running? | 11/3/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I am on the small side for a rugby player, but I am able to make most of the important tackles and I ...
A: Each refery will have their wn interperatation during a game but basically what you describe is not ...
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| rucking | 11/2/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: how should you prepare yourself for a breakdown then execute it correctly?
A: The key thing is to practive getting your body facing the right direction when you go down. Your ...
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| Blindside flanker | 11/1/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: Ok, so im a blindside flanker and i have to disrupt opposition play and support my guys when we have ...
A: Communication is critical in any position. The #8, Flankers and #9 are a sub team in themselves on ...
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| what position should i play? | 10/30/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: i have been playing rugby for about 4 years all together and i have recently switched from league to ...
A: I don't expect you to understand but I really can't make the call here. I always suggest playing the ...
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| Rugby participation in the UK | 10/29/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I am currently researching rugby for coursework, and i need to work out thisWith reference to two ...
A: That is a tough one. In the UK clubs are actually very "rich" via private / corporate funding and ...
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| What Drills can I do if I want to be a flanker? | 10/27/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I'm thinking of being a flanker, I am running around a field and doing press ups. But i know ...
A: I shy away from prescribing work out regimes for individuals as it is a hard thing to get right in ...
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| amatuer rugby in scotland. | 10/27/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: ive just recently became intrested in trying rugby out as a hobby and im having trouble in finding a ...
A: G'day John, I am not familiar with the Scottish program. I would start by asking around the people ...
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| rugby in the usa | 10/24/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I am a 17 year old from England, i have played age grade county level rugby and have under 19's caps ...
A: The clubs in Japan are generally Corporations: Mitsubishi, Toyota, Yamaha etc. I would try searching ...
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| rugby in the usa | 10/22/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I am a 17 year old from England, i have played age grade county level rugby and have under 19's caps ...
A: I am not going to say it can't be done but it is highly unlikely. You actually have a better chance ...
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| Scrum | 10/21/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I'am the captain of a schools 1st XV in the Midlands. We have a decent pack of forwards who have a ...
A: Yes calls are important. Read the first three links I have given below and print them out for you ...
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| Height problem | 10/18/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I'm 16 years old and my current height is 165cm , I used to play outside centre and wing since grade ...
A: I think you have syched yourself out here. Height is not an issue at scrum half. In fact scrum ...
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| tackling and nerves | 10/17/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: i am 14 and i usually play centre but i was moved in to full back for a while. i don't no what to ...
A: Below I have put previous questions with the answers that are similar to yours. Rather than repeat ...
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| Number eight | 10/15/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I'm a new player of a small team in Brazil. Here the rugby sport is not common, and we are doing our ...
A: A number 8's key goal on attack is to be a game breaking ball carrier. From the side of the scrum ...
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| YOUTH RUGBY IN UTAH | 10/14/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: Who do I contact about youth rugby programs in Salt Lake City, Utah?
A: G'day Michael, Just approach local clubs via a phone call or go to their website to see when and ...
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| progressing my rugby. | 10/12/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: i am 16 and have been playing rugby for 9 years now, rugby has always been such a big passion to ...
A: G'day Nick, I would be keeping in contact with your current and past selectors and coaches. Ask ...
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