Liberty Rugby Club is happy to announce that our Boys Varsity team (11th – 12th grade) is heading to the UK during Spring Break 2019, April 4th – 14th. We […]
A Speed Program for Lightning-Fast Rugby Wingers
All rugby players need at least a decent level of speed, even props. But as the outside men in the back line, wingers need it in spades, and are usually […]
Fit for Rugby? Five Rugby-Specific Fitness Tests
Rugby is one of the few sports that involves virtually every aspect of physical fitness. This is one of the things that makes it such a unique, entertaining, and demanding […]
Sports Nutrition: Eat Like an Athlete
Elite athletes understand the importance of proper sports nutrition. They constantly fine tune their diets to gain a metabolic edge over opponents. High school athletes should do the same, but […]
9 Week Bodyweight Workout For Strength & Muscle Gains – (Part 2)
The 9-Week Progressive Bodyweight Workout Phase 2: Weeks 4 – 6 This phase increases the intensity and difficulty. Since you will be performing more challenging moves you will again build […]
Video: Moments of Respect in Rugby
This is why we play the game. Rugby teaches respect better than any other sport. Respect for our opponents, referees and each other. We love it!
Video: I Am a Female Rugby Player
Think you can’t play rugby because you are a girl? Wrong! Check out this great video by the NCAA Women’s Rugby and see why rugby is one of the BEST […]
Video: Why Play Rugby
Still not sure if rugby is the right sport for you? Think girls can’t play rugby? Wrong! Here is a great video by the Harvard Women’s Rugby Club that shows […]
Video: Always Play Like a Girl
Tired of the boys always getting the attention and cheers from the crowd? Well you shouldn’t be… girl athletes excel in all sports, especially rugby. Here is a great video […]
Video: Why Rugby is the Best Sport for ALL Boys & Girls
Ever thought about trying rugby? Watch the video below from USA Rugby and see some of our Rugby Olympians in action.
9 Week Bodyweight Workout For Strength & Muscle Gains – (Part 1)
Not only does this bodyweight routine enable you to gain muscle and lose fat, but also helps strengthen your core, improve your range of motion, and make your entire body […]
Washington linebacker passes up possible NFL career to play rugby
Washington linebacker Psalm Wooching led the Huskies with six sacks during the 2016 season, and now he’s decided to tackle something besides quarterbacks. Wooching announced on his Twitter account Thursday that he’s giving […]
How Exercise Can Help Teen Depression
Although more than 15 million adults struggle with depression, our youth are also vulnerable to this mental health disorder. In fact, approximately 20% of teens experience depression before they reach adulthood. […]
10 Simple Tips to Make Kids Feel More Confident
We spend countless hours as parents trying to make sure our kids are behaving, eating their dinner, and doing their homework. But how often do we take the time to […]
Rugby Player Diet And Nutrition Advice
Learning From Rugby Nutritionists Nutrition is a key part of any sport, and rugby is no exception. Known for its raw physicality and high-impact tackles, rugby places huge demands on its […]
The Simple Workout Plan To Help Rugby Players Get Stronger
If you’re looking to get stronger for game day, this simple workout plan could be exactly what you need as a rugby player… The first time you do StrongLifts 5×5 […]
Why Rugby at a Young Age is Beneficial
THE HEALTH, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL BENEFITS OF LEARNING RUGBY-BASED GAMES AT A YOUNG AGE. The news is full of expert advice stating that children should be participating in more exercise, […]
7 Reasons Your Child Should Play Rugby
When parents run through the list of sports their kids might play in elementary and middle school, rugby rarely comes to mind. But rugby boosters like Alex Goff are out to change […]
7 Reasons Why Rugby is Great for Your Health
The Rugby World Cup starts tonight and so we thought what better way to celebrate its arrival than a countdown of just why exactly rugby is so good for you. […]
How Rugby Improves Football Skills
American “gridiron” football roots are from rugby. Rugby season begins as football season wraps up. Rugby’s winter season runs from November through April; and summer 7s rugby (Olympic rugby) runs […]
14 Things Being a Female Rugby Player Taught Me
Three years ago, after a 14-year soccer career, I switched my focus to college rugby for numerous reasons — I could be more physical, it was a club sport, it […]
7 Reasons Why Rugby is a Better Game Than American Football
I know you guys across the Pond will be furious—but here in Europe we have a ball game which leaves your so-called ”football” for dead. If you Yanks hadn’t disappeared […]
Rugby vs. Football: The 4 Main Differences
I’ll preface this article by saying that I haven’t played American Football. Not at high-school or College, not even pickup. I’ve watched the game enthusiastically for the past few years […]
10 Benefits of Playing Rugby for Women
Leanne Riley, England Rugby International and Harlequins Ladies scrum-half, gives her top 10 benefits. There are a multitude of benefits from team sports; confidence, friendship, leadership, respect – the list […]