Periods, Rugby, and Why One Size Fits Nobody

I’m writing this one with a hot water bottle strapped to my waist and a lot of feelings about cookie cutter fitness advice. This week I’m talking periods — specifically why the cycle-syncing trend sweeping social media right now doesn’t translate to rugby players who have games, training sessions, and real life getting in the way. I cover what’s actually happening hormonally across your cycle, why your symptoms are completely different to the woman next to you in the changing room, and five genuinely practical tips for managing training and nutrition around your period without following a plan that wasn’t built for you. Honest, straight talking, and a little bit sweary. Just like rugby.