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Yes, BPC, there is a fair body of literature debunking the inner core/outer core distinction. I provided the link to the source of the quote at the end of the quote. .

We'll try to contain our grief, PB. .

I think your question actually should be addressed to daz, BPC, because I was quoting him. [Edit: I have just read daz's comment 2 posts above and now realise that it might be best if you don't address this question to him. He knows even less about the issue than I do.] Rather than straying...

I don't think that focussing on "beach weights", curls, etc., has much applicability to Rugby, Rassie. .

My view on this is heavily influenced by what I observe at Sydney Uni, IS. Here both Colts and Grade players train heavy right throughout the season including in the week prior to the Grand Final. There are other instances, but I recall Daniel Halangahu doing a PB squat one season in the week of...

I may well be wrong, daz, but my information is that the chief S & C at the Rebels for the past season had a Rugby League background. I don't know whether that influenced the way the squad was conditioned. "Inner core and stamina", while vital elements in Rugby, sound very much like a League...

Great question, Iltw. Serious strength training is virtually a year round undertaking and it takes years for athletes to achieve their full strength potential. If we are to remedy this deficiency all players at the professional level - and ideally at the Premiership club level - should be...

For mine, we just got out-muscled in the muscle department. That is the regrettable hall-mark of the Wallabies team for the past five years at least. We are the only major rugby playing nation that does not respect or train for basic strength in the most strength-oriented code of football...

Are they really "too friggin' small" "compared to the AB's and Boks", nugget? Most of the TV commentators and print media seem to agree with you, particularly with regard to the Springboks, with the stand-out being the headline, "Wallabies pack eye 'Goliath' Springboks". Let's check the facts...

Matt is light-framed and already has a clear focus on how he sees his rugby career developing. He wants to concentrate on Sevens. I think that makes sense for him and is a good thing for Australian Rugby. We need to emulate other countries and build our Sevens programs - male and female - around...

PPPP - Piss Poor Physical Preparation The blight of Australian rugby. .

Great news for all those of us who can never get enough of being reminded of the blindingly obvious: Network Ten is pleased to announce Wallabies legend, Matt Burke, will join Sandra Sully on the desk of TEN News Sydney as Sports Presenter. And what a team they will make. For some years I...

Are we really so easily satisfied, Richo, or so demoralised? "Fighting for a berth in the final round" as a benchmark!The Waratahs are based in a major, very wealthy city where the sport of the CBD is rugby, and where the great majority of Australian professional players are developed. Given...

I watched the game from the grandstand corner, Dave, and haven't yet had the chance to look at the game on ABC iView, but I would tend to agree with you. I thought that Manly had fairly clear dominance early on with Uni reversing the situation late in the game as the Manly pack tired. Without...

I agree completely, tc. As an ex-prop who was very much undersized but with the advantage of being one of the very few in that era addicted to weight training, I can remember the feeling of dominance when you popped your opponent as well as the feeling of helplessness when you were being...

The relevant section of the Laws is: 20.8 (i) Lifting or forcing an opponent up. A front row player must not lift an opponent in the air, or force an opponent upwards out of the scrum, either when the ball is being thrown in or afterwards. This is dangerous play. Sanction: Penalty kick. So...

I presume, Dave, that the highlighted comments are directed at me. No, I was not on the hill. It is in fact many years since I watched a game from there. I sat in the Grandstand where as usual supporters on both sides were very civilised and appreciative of one of the truly great games of club...

"Harmless aside". .

Tom may be well advised to learn a bit from his captain, but then we haven't any knowledge of how Tim Davidson would have reacted to the good natured banter from the Club-organised group on the hill away from the grandstand which included a threat to fire bomb his car; a chant that he was a...

Fortunately the Carter family was represented at the after match function. My mail is that Tom's identical twin brother was spotted talking to Phil Blake there. .