RFU: Community Rugby Shop

With fitness playing such an important part in separating out the best players and teams in the modern rugby game, where the ball is in play for longer periods than ever before, it seems strange that, as noted by Des Diamond, RFU Coaching Development Manager, there is such a lack of relevant books, papers, DVDs etc. on the subject. This fully-illustrated book from the RFU successfully fills the gap.

This clear and comprehensive handbook is packed with drills and coaching programmes. Fully endorsed by the RFU, it includes helpful sections on: structuring the training year; speed and agility; strength and power; flexibility; core strength and stability; diet and nutrition; fitness testing; pre-match preparation and post-match recovery and sports psychology.

All levels from elite to amateur are covered.

• Foreword
• Acknowledgements
• Introduction

1. Fitness for Rugby
2. The Training Year
3. Fitness Testing in Rugby
4. Speed and Agility
5. Strength and Power
6. Stretching and Flexibility
7. Core Strength and Stability
8. Mind Games
9. Nutrition: Eating to Play
10. Preparation and Recovery
11. Injury Management and Prevention

• Bibliography
• Index

Ian Taplin and Richard Horner work for the Rugby Football Union at Twickenham as Rugby development officers.