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July 9, 2025 15 mins

In this episode, I break down the biggest preseason mistakes I see players make. I explain what preseason is really for, how to avoid injury, and how to actually get fit for rugby. I also cover sprint prep, balancing strength and conditioning, and why trying to lose weight now is a bad move.


In this episode:

00:00 Intro

00:58 What Preseason Is For

02:26 Common Mistakes

04:33 Rugby Skills

06:46 Real Rugby Fitness

12:15 Strength vs. Conditioning

13:40 The Weight Loss Trap

15:46 Wrap-Up






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