Rugby is a mentally and physically challenging sport, with speed and endurance, power, stamina, ball skills, agility and intelligence all important aspects of the game.

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Players need to be physically fit and strong to scrum, maul, tackle, ruck and sprint. To be successful in these areas on the pitch, great rugby players must work on building their strength. This not only leads to a more successful game but also assists in avoiding injury.

Improving and developing overall strength brings great benefits to the sport and is a huge factor in a player’s success.

ESPN offers a full and informative glossary of the rugby terms mentioned above, alongside other helpful rugby definitions.

Rugby training drills offer a host of strength-building exercises. Although the first thought when it comes to strength is overall body mass, strength is important in other areas of the body:

Arm strength

Building your arm strength …