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Starting rugby at 28yrs for the first time?
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<blockquote data-quote="Peat" data-source="post: 433433" data-attributes="member: 42330"><p>Get involved.</p><p></p><p>The rules are complex, but the basics are simple and everything else can be covered by hoping the ref has poor eyesight (he usually does) and an expression of hurt innocence when he does ping you.</p><p></p><p>Fitness - what Olyy said, although you can do that sort of thing on a cross-trainer as well (don't fall off). Training will also help. Don't sweat your strength too much - yes it helps and yes its important, but technique, aggression and courage are more important. I am the same height as you, about 4 stone lighter, have worse maximum lifts and still do all right.</p><p></p><p>Position - Most new rugby players start on the wing as its the position of least responsibility. However, your club will place you depending on your strengths, ability, and where they desperately need players.</p><p></p><p>How quick are you? This one is an important question.</p><p></p><p>In short though, go join a rugby club. They will teach you, they will get your fitness up, and they will laugh at you when you vomit. The RFU's homepage has a club finder on it which is a helpful aid.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Peat, post: 433433, member: 42330"] Get involved. The rules are complex, but the basics are simple and everything else can be covered by hoping the ref has poor eyesight (he usually does) and an expression of hurt innocence when he does ping you. Fitness - what Olyy said, although you can do that sort of thing on a cross-trainer as well (don't fall off). Training will also help. Don't sweat your strength too much - yes it helps and yes its important, but technique, aggression and courage are more important. I am the same height as you, about 4 stone lighter, have worse maximum lifts and still do all right. Position - Most new rugby players start on the wing as its the position of least responsibility. However, your club will place you depending on your strengths, ability, and where they desperately need players. How quick are you? This one is an important question. In short though, go join a rugby club. They will teach you, they will get your fitness up, and they will laugh at you when you vomit. The RFU's homepage has a club finder on it which is a helpful aid. [/QUOTE]
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