In this episode of Setanta Talks, we had Clare local Ged McNamara talk to Dr. Liam about how he has become one of the key developers of S&C for Georgia Rugby, his preparation for the Rugby World Cup and how [...]
Many sports use the guidelines described in one of several Long Term Athlete Development models, otherwise known as LTAD or LTPD pathways. While early models were described in the 1980s, it was not until the late 1990s and into the [...]
Ireland look to start their Six Nations defence with a win as England come to town for the opener at the Aviva Stadium. Whatever about the Championship title, the stark reality is that no team (in the 6Nations era) has [...]
After a phenomenal few weeks for Irish Rugby, we have the privilege to take a step back and hear from one of the men at the coal face of strength and conditioning at provincial level - Munster Rugby's PJ Wilson. [...]
The New Zealand rugby teams have been at the top of the world consistently, and they’re a massive threat on the pitch. Believe me, I just played against them. Yet the French women just bested the Black Ferns, and Ireland [...]
First and foremost, let’s get this out of the way: you are an athlete first. How big you are, how great your muscles look at the beach, or how well you fit into your post-match outfit doesn’t matter on the [...]
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Jason Cowman, head S&C coach with the Ireland national Rugby Union team, which you can listen to in full below. From a player system development point of view, he had some great [...]
In a week where Newry company, STATSports, signed a deal with the IRFU to provide GPS tracking and performance monitoring technology, we take a look at the presence of technology in the preparation and monitoring of players. The use of [...]
As Ireland gears up to host the 8th edition of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, we’re here to give you the definitive guide to all you need to know in the run up. When does it start? The Woman’s Rugby [...]
As we approach the final and deciding test match in the series, the Lions find themselves in the great position of being able to call on the exact same squad as the one that emerged victorious the week before. Given the [...]
