You may be used to having a drink after a hard day of training. But is it a good idea? We discuss when it is okay to have that drink and when you should turn it down.

Balancing your training demands for rugby with other commitments may leave little time for shopping and food preparation. Eating out may provide you with a much-needed break.

The amount of fat you need varies depending on your position of play. It may be acceptable for certain players like locks and props to carry slightly more body fat for protection.

There is a risk of getting injured when playing rugby. This may result in your missing out on playing rugby for a length of time and may also have many other consequences.

Gum guards, sports drinks and the consumption of other fermentable carbohydrates increase your risk of developing or tooth decay. We show you how you could prevent this.

Rugby players need to eat large quantities of food to meet training demands and so planning is critical to avoid the trap of buying junk food on the spur of the moment.

Nutritional strategies are necessary to overcome many of the eating challenges you may be faced with when travelling both locally and internationally.