
The Rugby Muscle Podcast
The Rugby Muscle Podcast – Gym, Training, Diet and Strength and Conditioning. The podcast for rugby players of all ages and abilities that will help you lose fat, add muscle, strength and power and perform better on the pitch than ever before, with expert guests and unique stories from around the world, the Rugby Muscle Podcast cuts the crap to give you a simple no BS approach to your nutrition and training.
Latest episodes

Sep 7, 2023 • 52min
World Cup Round 1 Preview w/ Someone Outside of the Rugby Bubble (it's Alex)
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Sep 4, 2023 • 26min
I Structure 95% of Rugby Gym Sessions Like This - MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY
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Aug 31, 2023 • 13min
Simulating the Rugby World Cup 10 Million Times... Who Wins? My Reaction
So the guys at STATS Perform have used data from Opta and ran this crazy rugby world cup simultion. Showing Ireland being ever-so-slight favourites ahead of France, South Africa and New Zealand. These 4 take up over 80% of the winning chance, with Argentina, England, Australia, Scotland, Fiji and Wales all being given an outside shot... what do you think? Let me know in the comments below...14-Day Launchpad Rugby Strength & Conditioning ExperienceYouTubeFacebook GroupInstagramWebsite with ArticlesTHE Rugby Conditioning GuideSupport the show

Aug 29, 2023 • 18min
Why I NEVER Program Sprint Intervals or HIIT for my Rugby Athletes
Sprint intervals like coat hangers, broncos and many other variations of HIIT workouts are common place in Rugby conditioning. But I believe they shouldn't be done if you want to be a fitter, faster rugby player, this is why.14-Day Launchpad Rugby Strength & Conditioning ExperienceYouTubeFacebook GroupInstagramWebsite with ArticlesTHE Rugby Conditioning GuideSupport the show

Aug 23, 2023 • 29min
Rugby World Cup S&C - My Reaction
Looking at what some of the top teams are doing, what I like about it, what I might disagree with and what you can take out of it as an amateur player.14-Day Launchpad Rugby Strength & Conditioning ExperienceYouTubeFacebook GroupInstagramWebsite with ArticlesTHE Rugby Conditioning GuideSupport the show

Aug 15, 2023 • 19min
How is every Team Preparing For the World Cup?! Analysis
Lets have a look at what teams' preparation for this world cup has looked like. How long have they been together? What games are they using to get ready? What influence will this have on the Rugby World Cup itself? We'll see- Got something different join my predictor pool here: or by downloading the Superbru app and searching for the pool with14-Day Launchpad Rugby Strength & Conditioning ExperienceYouTubeFacebook GroupInstagramWebsite with ArticlesTHE Rugby Conditioning GuideSupport the showSupport the show

Aug 10, 2023 • 44min
AUGUST Q&A 🎯🔥 - New tackle laws/Overtraining/Bronco test/Progression Scheme & more!
05:33 Progression scheme for strength training14:02 Eating an estimated maintenance calories as the season begins or a slight surplus for best performance?18:46 Chin or pull ups or lat pull down as a vertical pull exercise20:30 What do you think about the new tackle laws implemented by the RFU for community rugby in the UK? 28:19 What bronco time do you think a 17 year old second row should be aiming for28:48 If you could pick any team to train with based on the exotic location or facilities, who are you picking?31:16 Is the Bronco a good thing? 33:32 Do you think 7 low intensity runs in combination with 3 to 4 strength sessions a week? is overtraining.36:37 Swimming a good conditioning session for rugby?39:52 Fitness for under 14s, under 16s, particularly in the off season. 14-Day Launchpad Rugby Strength & Conditioning ExperienceYouTubeFacebook GroupInstagramWebsite with ArticlesTHE Rugby Conditioning GuideSupport the show

Aug 9, 2023 • 27min
The BIG Conditioning Mistakes Amateur Rugby Players are Making
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Aug 7, 2023 • 23min
The Rugby World Cup Contenders - What can each team expect going in?
After getting in trouble with a lot of fans last week, I thought that a better way to preview the World Cup contenders was to arrange the countries into different tiers or bands. What those tiers and bands mean and what teams are where are all here.Let me know what you think- Got something different join my predictor pool here: or by downloading the Superbru app and searching for the pool with14-Day Launchpad Rugby Strength & Conditioning ExperienceYouTubeFacebook GroupInstagramWebsite with ArticlesTHE Rugby Conditioning GuideSupport the show

Jul 31, 2023 • 28min
5 "Facts" About Pro Rugby Players that You Must Understand
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