“Whatever it takes” - physical preparation of a professional rugby team

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“Whatever it takes” - physical preparation of a professional rugby team

30/08/2013

By Stuart Yule

Stuart Yule ASCC is currently lead strength and conditioning coach at Glasgow Warriors. His talk, recorded at the 2013 UKSCA Conference, takes an in-depth look at physical preparation of a professional rugby team.

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