Structures of training programmes for forwards and backs
| Preseason | In-season | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forwards | Backs | Forwards | Backs | |
| Values are mean training time per week per player in minutes with the percentage of all training in parentheses. | ||||
| Skills | 238 (42) | 205 (39) | 267 (65) | 228 (61) |
| General play/phase work | 72 (13) | 73 (14) | 101 (25) | 103 (28) |
| Defence | 35 (6) | 34 (6) | 44 (11) | 45 (12) |
| Line outs | 28 (5) | – | 39 (9) | – |
| Scrummaging | 17 (3) | – | 21 (5) | – |
| Rucking/mauling | 18 (3) | 13 (2) | 14 (3) | 7 (2) |
| Other skills | 69 (12) | 84 (16) | 49 (12) | 72 (19) |
| Conditioning | 328 (58) | 326 (61) | 143 (35) | 148 (39) |
| Weights | 163 (29) | 161 (30) | 92 (22) | 90 (24) |
| Speed and agility | 53 (9) | 60 (11) | 22 (5) | 29 (8) |
| Endurance | 81 (14) | 73 (14) | 24 (6) | 21 (6) |
| Fitness testing | <5 (<1) | <5 (<1) | <5 (<1) | <5 (<1) |
| Other conditioning | 31 (6) | 33 (6) | 6 (1) | 7 (2) |
| Total training | 566 (100) | 532 (100) | 409 (100) | 376 (100) |