Exercise Articles

Ever wonder how strong rugby players need to be to succeed at the elite level?

Laya Healthcare sat down with Tom Turner, Senior S&C Coach at Leinster Rugby to ask the tough questions about what it really takes to be strong enough, fit enough and fast enough to perform at the highest level in professional rugby.

Technology in professional rugby is growing in importance and for the first time rugby fans have the chance to get an exclusive insight from Peter Tierney, the passionate Sports Scientist at Leinster Rugby.

Since transitioning from Captain to Coach at Leinster Rugby, Leo Cullen reflects on his current role as Head Coach and how he’s “learning all the time” on the job. Watch this VIDEO to hear what he has to say.

Former Leinster and Ireland full-back Girvan Dempsey was appointed Backs Coach at Leinster Rugby in August 2015. In this honest and fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the role of a Backs Coach, Dempsey reveals why being a player is better than being a coach, and who he thinks Leinster’s all-time great centre pairing is.

Can you guess what the most common injury in professional rugby is? In this exclusive series offering a rare glimpse behind the scenes at Leinster Rugby, Garreth Farrell, Head Physio explains why hamstring and ankle sprains are the bête noire at elite level and tips to try and avoid.

Find out what Rhys Ruddock is like in the kitchen, how many calories a professional rugby player consumes in a day, and what’s the Leinster Rugby squad’s favourite meal in this exclusive behind the scenes video.

We went behind the scenes at Leinster Rugby's European clash with Montpellier to capture the heart racing moments of the game. Watch this VIDEO to see what it means to be the heartbeat of Leinster Rugby.

This is the second part of our yoga series. Here yoga teacher and therapist Jessica Hatchett demonstrates good gut health while sitting on a chair.

The physical positions (asanas) you practice in yoga will help you to develop strength, flexibility and balance, but not just in your body. Read more here.