Rugby

Manipulating training activities to simulate physical match demands in rugby sevens

Tactical periodisation is an approach the aims to develop technical, tactical physical and mental performance characteristics simultaneously through integrated training. This paper demonstrates how a tactical periodisation approach can be used to simulate match demands in rugby sevens.

Tactical Periodisation - Designing Training from your Game Model

In this module, we will look at how to teach a game model to players through training. At the end of the module you will understand how to create a training session based on your game model. This short e-learning course will get you started on implementing your own game model for your team. https://www.rugbycoachweekly.net/courses/turn-your-game-model-into-a-training-session/

Tactical Periodisation - Designing a Game Model

The best place to start implementing tactical periodisation is developing an effective game model. A game model is a way of training and playing to allow your team to achieve their potential. This short e-learning course will get you started on developing your own game model for your team. https://www.rugbycoachweekly.net/courses/play-to-your-potential-with-a-game-model/

Rugby Renegade Podcast

Jason discusses the pitfalls of the Acute Chronic workload ratio, how to return to sport following covid 19, integrating rugby and physical preparation and how to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Practical Solutions to Applying a Tactical Periodisation approach within Rugby

We are delighted to offer a live webinar on the Practical Solutions to Applying a Tactical Periodisation approach within Rugby. The panel will consist of, Mike Ashford (Rugby Coach and PhD Student from Leeds Beckett), Jason Tee (Visiting Fellow at Leeds Beckett and Denmark Sevens S&C coach), Brett Igoe (Senior Lecturer at Carlow IT and Leinster U18 Assistant Coach), and Michael Ayres (Senior Lecturer – St Mary’s University, Chelsea FC Academy and Leinster Rugby)

A review of the biomechanical determinants of rugby scrummaging performance

The scrum is a physical contest unique to the game of rugby union, important for determining match outcomes. This review will describe the current understanding of the kinetic and kinematic determinants of successful scrum performance to support …

Pacing characteristics of whole and part-game players in professional rugby union

Pacing characteristics of whole and part-game players in professional rugby union

A Tactical Periodization Approach for Rugby Union

Tactical periodisation is an approach the aims to develop technical, tactical physical and mental performance characteristics simultaneously through integrated training.

The Efficacy of an Iterative "Sequence of Prevention" Approach to Injury Prevention by a Multidisciplinary Team in Professional Rugby Union

This research describes how a multidisciplinary team worked effectively to reduce injury burden in the conext of professional rugby union

Blending science, art and coaching: Tactical periodization for rugby

The tactical periodisation model has been widely used in soccer as a holistic performance model that allows for the technical, tactical, physical and psychological to be trained within the same coaching session. More recently, high profile rugby coaches have stated that they have begun to use the model and approach within their rugby coaching. This talk describes the methods and how it can be used to improve team performance.