The Rugby Ready Podcast

On this episode of the Rugby Ready Podcast Aaron Smith joins Gilly and Bucky for an epic deep dive on his work ethic, why he chooses to pay the cost of greatness, and so much more. Thanks to this legend for sharing an hour of his time with us! If you'd like to join our team so you can dominate on the pitch and reach your full potential click the link below to apply, and we'll DM you back with next...

On this episode of the Rugby Ready Podcast Gilly answer some great questions from our 1-1 coaching clients and Perform members. If you'd like to join our team so you can be part of these live calls click the link below to apply, and we'll DM you back with next steps! Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyready/ Gilly's I...

On this episode of the Rugby Ready podcast, Keven says no to budgy smugglers, gives sage advice on being yourself, and the importance of being where your feet are. Follow Keven: https://www.instagram.com/mrmeea/ Workout with Keven at Fit60 Training: https://www.instagram.com/fit60_training/ Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.c...

In this episode of the Rugby Ready Podcast Gilly is back! Join Bucky and some of our coaching clients as Gilly discusses the importance of practicing evasive running, plyometrics for heavy players, and the key role fitness plays in being fast on the pitch. If you'd like to become a Rugby Ready coaching client to access group calls like this as well as elite online strength and conditioning coachin...

In this episode of the Rugby Ready podcast, we're joined by our new mental skills coach Kelly Young and some of our coaching clients to learn how to improve mental performance on and off the field.  Kelly teaches us her six pillars of performance, breathing exercises to calm the mind, and why you should learn to keep calm in traffic. Welcome to the team Kelly!!  If you'd like to become a...

In this episode of the Rugby Ready podcast we go into navigating the holidays, managing your nutrition by using "earn or burn" and answer our 1-1 coaching clients' questions. Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyready/

On this episode of the Rugby Ready podcast, Ofa shares his valuable insights into training, recovery, and the power of a positive mental attitude. Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyready/

In this episode, Bucky sits down with Damian McKenzie and Anton Lienert-Brown to ask "The Big 5". We cover rugby superpowers, advice they would give thier younger selves, and making sure that rugby isn't your only focus. Get out your notepad and enjoy! Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyready/

In this episode Bevan from fitter.co.nz sat down to chat all things rugby pre-season with Gilly and Bucky. We go over a simple fix to get fitter and faster, the positional differences in pre-season, and the individual approach we take with each of our 1-1 coaching clients. This episode is brought to you by our partners at HEXIS . Use the code "RUGBYREADY" at checkout and you'll save 20% off your f...

In this live members-only Q&A Gilly shares how you can combat jetlag, how to modify your training when injured, and why you should focus on game day performance over KPIs in the gym. Get out your notepad and enjoy! Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyready/

In this episode, Bucky sits down with Sam Cane to ask "The Big 5". We cover Sam's rugby superpower, advice he would give his younger self, and why he prioritizes consistency in his training and recovery. Get out your notepad and enjoy! Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyready/

In this episode, we discuss what it means to be a powerful rugby player, Gilly's favorite training methods to increase power, and the fact that a stronger power clean doesn't make you a better tackler. Get out your notepad and enjoy! Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyready/

In this episode, Gilly shares the number one mistake rugby players make with their warm-ups, why you need to individualize your warm-up, and how to approach your warm-up in a task-specific way. Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyready/

In this episode, Gilly shares the last of his "Big Rocks", recovery, skillset, and game understanding. We do a deep dive into the most effective recovery methods, why you should do them, and a common mistake rugby players make with their skills training. Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyready/

In this episode, Gilly shares his next two "Big Rocks", Periodized Strength / Injury Prevention and Conditioning. We do a deep dive into the individual approach you can take to your training, what the "Modifiable risk factors" are in rugby, and how you can condition your body to perform on a Saturday. Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application Connect on Insta: https://www....

In this episode, Gilly shares two of his "Big Rocks", sleep and nutrition. We do a deep dive into how to maximize your sleep, the basics of nutrition for rugby, as well as how you can individualize your habits to maximize your adaptations to training. Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyready/