tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20216581.post5413269275617323593..comments2023-06-29T20:36:01.033+10:00Comments on The MyoQuip Blog - rugby & strength sports, variable resistance strength equipment: Comparative Bodyweight of Australian Professional Rugby Union and Rugby League PlayersBruce Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05466442058398972309noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20216581.post-18155420366228054742008-11-21T08:39:00.000+11:002008-11-21T08:39:00.000+11:00No probs, ND, and thanks for the compliment.You ra...No probs, ND, and thanks for the compliment.<BR/><BR/>You raise an interesting point. The ruck is the only comparatively unstructured part of the game. It is easy to see how a knowledge of wrestling could be very useful in terms of cleaning out or protecting the ball, etc.<BR/><BR/>Regards<BR/>Bruce<BR/><BR/>Regards<BR/>BruceBruce Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05466442058398972309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20216581.post-34207876847805369602008-11-21T01:20:00.000+11:002008-11-21T01:20:00.000+11:00I agree, Bruce. Even as a neophyte, middle aged pe...I agree, Bruce. Even as a neophyte, middle aged person taking up the sport, I found my wrestling background to be really helpful in rucking and counter rucking. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for adding me to your links. That is high praise coming from a guy who has a really serious site not just on rugby, but also the exercise physiology/Kinisiology aspect to training as well.Nursedudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07841605014910203222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20216581.post-7105905204378772172008-11-20T18:51:00.000+11:002008-11-20T18:51:00.000+11:00One of the aspects that people ignore, ND, is the ...One of the aspects that people ignore, ND, is the amount of time that Union players, particularly front row forwards, spend grappling with and otherwise physically engaging with their opponents. In both Rugby League and American Football, once the tackle is effected physical engagement ceases. In Union it is usually only beginning.<BR/><BR/>By the way, your blogsite is in pride of place now in my Other Links list, courtesy of its alphabetical position.<BR/><BR/>Regards<BR/>BruceBruce Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05466442058398972309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20216581.post-1061547915464978202008-11-20T02:05:00.000+11:002008-11-20T02:05:00.000+11:00It would be interesting to take the study a step f...It would be interesting to take the study a step further and compare body fat percentages. In watching Rugby League matches, I have always been impressed with the physiques of the players-you don't see anybody who looks like Matt Dunning playing NRL do you? That said, even if Rugby Union players are heavier, and may not seem as fit compared to their league brethren, they are still in a helluva lot better shape than American Football linemen. <BR/><BR/>I came into rugby late in life-in my mid 40's (playing prop), but I did play American Football in high school (nose tackle). There is no question in my mind you have to be way more fit even in rugby union. I think if you were to ask some of the NFL linemen to go 80 minutes at prop or second row, I really believe you would have fatalities on the pitch.Nursedudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07841605014910203222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20216581.post-55915656090881625922008-10-11T10:55:00.000+11:002008-10-11T10:55:00.000+11:00Thanks, Wendy.I have added the RSS feed to the sid...Thanks, Wendy.<BR/><BR/>I have added the RSS feed to the side bar. Let me know if you have any problems.<BR/><BR/>I will also add your blog to my blog's links section. I am keen to help promote women's rugby and women's sport in general.<BR/><BR/>Regards<BR/>BruceBruce Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05466442058398972309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20216581.post-68532952995891069122008-10-11T00:42:00.000+11:002008-10-11T00:42:00.000+11:00I could not find a RSS feed for your blog. I would...I could not find a RSS feed for your blog. I would like to add you to my Google Reader...why no feed?Scrumhalf Connectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09650889444342896074noreply@blogger.com