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Intermediate Women's Rugby

Ignatius Strength & Performance

Rugby, Strength & Conditioning
Coach
Naat Loubser

You’ve trained before — but your in-season training isn’t structured properly.

Most rugby players get worse as the season goes on.

Strength drops. Fatigue builds. Injuries creep in.

Not because they aren’t working hard — but because their training is wrong.

Too much volume. Too much junk. Not enough intent.

This program fixes that.

Built specifically for women’s rugby athletes, this system focuses on exactly what drives performance — strength, power, and resilience — without adding unnecessary fatigue.

No fluff. No wasted work.

Just what actually transfers to the field.

This is not a men’s program adjusted for women. This is built specifically for women’s rugby performance.

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Match-day Performance
You don’t fade late in the game. You don’t feel flat off the bench. You hit the same intensity in the final minutes as you do in the first — strong in contact, sharp in movement, and fully present in every phase.
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Maintain and build strength in-season
No mid-season drop-off. No feeling weaker week by week. You maintain — and build — strength that actually shows up on the field, giving you confidence in every tackle, carry, and contest.
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Built to Withstand the Season
Your body holds up. Less soreness. Fewer setbacks. More consistency. You’re not constantly managing pain — you’re training, playing, and progressing without interruption
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Improve power in contact and movement
You accelerate faster. You hit harder. You move with intent. Your training translates directly — every sprint, cut, and contact feels sharper and more effective.
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Train efficiently around match demands
You don’t carry fatigue from one game into the next. You feel fresher, more prepared, and ready to perform — instead of constantly trying to catch up.
Features
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Access to your coaches
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Programming 3 days per week
Sessions that target exactly what is needed to create a stronger and more powerful player that will perform better on the field.
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Train with coaches who push you, understand your goals, and keep you progressing.
Equipment
Required
Trap bar // Kettlebells // Stability ball // Pull-up bar // Medicine ball // Box // Adjustable bench // Dumbbells // Barbell
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 6-week program
Sunday
Intermediate Women's Rugby In-Season Day 1 W1

A1

Air Squat

3 x 10

A2

Push-Up

3 x 6

A3

Feet Elevated Inverted Row

3 x 10

B

Trap Bar Deadlift

4 x 6 @ 80 %

C1

Barbell Split Squat

3 x 12

C2

Stability Ball Hamstring Curl

3 x 10

D1

Single Leg Hip Thrust

3 x 20

D2

Leg Raise

3 x 10

E

Single leg Bent knee calve raise

3 x 20

Tuesday
Intermediate Women's Rugby In-season Day 2 W1

A1

Air Squat

3 x 10

A2

Push-Up

3 x 6

A3

Feet Elevated Inverted Row

3 x 8

B

Box Jump

3 x 4 @ 0.4

C1

Incline Bench Press

4 x 6 @ 80 %

C2

1-Arm DB Row

4 x 12

D

Romanian Deadlift

3 x 8

E

Incline DB Fly

3 x 8

F

DB Lateral Raise

3 x 8 @ 22.05 kg

Thursday
Intermediate Women's Rugby In-Season Day 3 W1

A1

Air Squat

3 x 10

A2

Push-Up

3 x 6

A3

Feet Elevated Inverted Row

3 x 8

B

Squat Jump

3 x 5

C

Pogo Jump

3 x 10

D

Hang Power Clean

4 x 4 @ 60 %

E

Med Ball Rotational Throw

3 x 6 @ 11.02 kg

F

Med Ball Chest Pass

3 x 4 @ 11.02 kg

G1

DB Tricep Extension

3 x 10

G2

Zottman Curls

3 x 10

Coach
coach-avatar Naat Loubser

Naat Loubser, a veteran Strength & Conditioning specialist since 1995, former Head S&C at University of Pretoria. Renowned for guiding Tuks rugby teams to 5 Varsity cup victories. Worked with 28 Olympic medalists, currently focused on Boxing & MMA. SFG 1 and VBT certified, he's a key figure in High Performance, solidifying his status as a top professional.

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Stop Guessing. Start Performing

Stop guessing your training in-season. Follow a system built to keep you strong, powerful, and performing every week

Get Intermediate Women's Rugby
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FAQs
Will this make me tired for matches?
No. The program is designed to manage fatigue and keep you performing.
What if I miss a session?
You adjust and continue — the structure allows flexibility.
Can beginners do this?
No, this is not ideal for a beginner starting out in the gym. You need to have had some experience in the gym and training consistently for a while.
How long are the sessions?
45–60 minutes. Efficient and focused.
How long do I have access?
Lifetime. You can repeat it every season throughout the season.
Intermediate Women's Rugby