AboutNick Vujnovich Expertise I can answer most questions in detail but I am best used for "Forward" positions especially the "tight 5" and the scrum. I am a front row guy myself. I have good knowledge of game strategy and tactics. I cannot give detailed help with kicking myself but I can suggest general training applications and point you towards good resources. I am a New Zealander living in Southern California, USA.
With regard to fitness or weight training: please understand that you are best going to a gym and getting first hand consultation from a qualified trainer. The risk of injury is too great for me to simply give you a program without being able to analyze your fitness or capabilities in person.
I really suggest going through my previously answered questions as well. The most common repeat questions refer to tackling.
Experience I have played rugby from the age of 5 (I am 33 now) I have played "Premier" rugby in New Zealand, London, California, Colorado. I have coached youth, Mens and Womens rugby.
Organizations
Education/Credentials College Degree
Awards and Honors Forwards MVP 2004 Season Back Bay Sharks, Newport Beach Ca., Division 1.
Question Hi,
i was wondering if you could give me a typically training time table for a professional rugby player, for example a second row like "Borthwick" who plays for England.
it needs to include when they train and what they do in there training, (also can include when they play matches)
for example: monday: session 1, aerobic fitness , session 2, ball skills, session 3 weights, Tuesday session 1, ... etc
thanks very much will be a great help harry :)
Answer Hi Harry what you need is a customized program for yourself. You require a professional trainer, dietitian, medical check up and your actual coach. All these people need to be on the same page and act as a team for you, just as a professional would have.
You need to plan to succeed with a support team not on your own. Following another player's routine will not serve you as it will be customized to that players abilities, goals, physical weaknesses, injuries, etc.
If you Google "professional rugby player training" many interesting results come up they might be useful for you.
