Brett Smith, Dept of Leisure & Sport Studies, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand

• Personal Introduction
• Introductory comments on training for rugby
• UWRFC senior calendar of training and games for 2000 season
• Periodised training plan for the 2000 season
• Weekly training programs
• Aerobic training
• Anaerobic training
• Weight training
• Power training
• Speed training
• Team fitness sessions - Practise
• Notes on nutrition
• Links

Please note the following are my rough notes and ideas primary presented to kick off discussion on physical conditioning for rugby. The contents are not meant as a bible on rugby training. Anyone interested in a program for rugby needs to talk to the appropriate professional so that a specific program can be developed relative to their position, age, time availability, current conditioning, training history, genetics, injuries, motivation and aspirations etc.

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