A player in his early teens should aim to develop a good level of general fitness. Then, as the player gets older, he should specialise in rugby-specific and later, position-specific fitness. Improvements in fitness will be aimed at improving the player’s performance on the field and also at helping the player to become more resistant to injury by reducing fatigue and strengthening the most susceptible areas of the body.
It is recommended that no programme be undertaken without supervision from a qualified instructor / adult. Also if no training has been previously undertaken then the programme for the younger age group should be followed for a period until adequate strength to perform the correct age group programme is achieved.
RFU Position Statement
RFU SoR Strength Programmes
Year 7 (Under 12)
Year 8 (Under 13)
Year 9 (Under 14)
Year 10 (Under 15)
Year 11 (Under 16) Part 1 & Part 2
Interval Training Part 1 & Part 2
It is recommended that no programme be undertaken without supervision from a qualified instructor / adult. Also if no training has been previously undertaken then the programme for the younger age group should be followed for a period until adequate strength to perform the correct age group programme is achieved.
RFU Position Statement
RFU SoR Strength Programmes
Year 7 (Under 12)
Year 8 (Under 13)
Year 9 (Under 14)
Year 10 (Under 15)
Year 11 (Under 16) Part 1 & Part 2
Interval Training Part 1 & Part 2