The Rugby Ready Podcast
by Dr. Nic Gill
The Rugby Ready Podcast gives you the tools you need to train to be the best! In each episode Dr. Nic Gill and Tyler Buck dive into Gilly's extensive coaching experiences and share the knowledge he's picked up during his time as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the All Blacks. - Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyready/
Episodes
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Aaron Smith
On this episode of the Rugby Ready Podcast Aaron Smith joins Gilly and Bucky for an epic deep dive on his work ethic, why he chooses to pay the cost of greatness, and so much more. Thanks to this legend for sharing an hour of his time with us! If you'd like to join our team so you can dominate on...
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Live Members Only Q&A with Dr. Nic Gill
On this episode of the Rugby Ready Podcast Gilly answer some great questions from our 1-1 coaching clients and Perform members. If you'd like to join our team so you can be part of these live calls click the link below to apply, and we'll DM you back with next steps! Apply to work with us:...
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Keven Mealamu
On this episode of the Rugby Ready podcast, Keven says no to budgy smugglers, gives sage advice on being yourself, and the importance of being where your feet are. Follow Keven: https://www.instagram.com/mrmeea/ Workout with Keven at Fit60 Training: https://www.instagram.com/fit60_training/ Apply...
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Acceleration and Speed Training for Rugby with Dr. Nic Gill
In this episode of the Rugby Ready Podcast Gilly is back! Join Bucky and some of our coaching clients as Gilly discusses the importance of practicing evasive running, plyometrics for heavy players, and the key role fitness plays in being fast on the pitch. If you'd like to become a Rugby Ready...
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Mindset Call with Coach Kelly - Breathing Techniques and Keeping Calm in Traffic
In this episode of the Rugby Ready podcast, we're joined by our new mental skills coach Kelly Young and some of our coaching clients to learn how to improve mental performance on and off the field. Kelly teaches us her six pillars of performance, breathing exercises to calm the mind, and why you...
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Coaching Client Live Q&A - Dec 2023
In this episode of the Rugby Ready podcast we go into navigating the holidays, managing your nutrition by using "earn or burn" and answer our 1-1 coaching clients' questions. Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyready/
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Ofa Tu'ungafasi
On this episode of the Rugby Ready podcast, Ofa shares his valuable insights into training, recovery, and the power of a positive mental attitude. Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyready/
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Damian McKenzie and Anton Lienert-Brown
In this episode, Bucky sits down with Damian McKenzie and Anton Lienert-Brown to ask "The Big 5". We cover rugby superpowers, advice they would give thier younger selves, and making sure that rugby isn't your only focus. Get out your notepad and enjoy! Apply to work with us:...
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The Ultimate Guide to Pre-Season
In this episode Bevan from fitter.co.nz sat down to chat all things rugby pre-season with Gilly and Bucky. We go over a simple fix to get fitter and faster, the positional differences in pre-season, and the individual approach we take with each of our 1-1 coaching clients. This episode is brought...
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Members Only Live Q&A with Gilly #1
In this live members-only Q&A Gilly shares how you can combat jetlag, how to modify your training when injured, and why you should focus on game day performance over KPIs in the gym. Get out your notepad and enjoy! Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application Connect on…
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Sam Cane
In this episode, Bucky sits down with Sam Cane to ask "The Big 5". We cover Sam's rugby superpower, advice he would give his younger self, and why he prioritizes consistency in his training and recovery. Get out your notepad and enjoy! Apply to work with us:...
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How to Become a Powerful Rugby Player
In this episode, we discuss what it means to be a powerful rugby player, Gilly's favorite training methods to increase power, and the fact that a stronger power clean doesn't make you a better tackler. Get out your notepad and enjoy! Apply to work with us:...
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The Do's and Dont's of Warming Up
In this episode, Gilly shares the number one mistake rugby players make with their warm-ups, why you need to individualize your warm-up, and how to approach your warm-up in a task-specific way. Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application Connect on Insta:...
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Gilly's Six Big Rocks of Performance - Part 3
In this episode, Gilly shares the last of his "Big Rocks", recovery, skillset, and game understanding. We do a deep dive into the most effective recovery methods, why you should do them, and a common mistake rugby players make with their skills training. Apply to work with us:...
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Gilly's Six Big Rocks of Performance - Part 2
In this episode, Gilly shares his next two "Big Rocks", Periodized Strength / Injury Prevention and Conditioning. We do a deep dive into the individual approach you can take to your training, what the "Modifiable risk factors" are in rugby, and how you can condition your body to perform on a...
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Gilly's Six Big Rocks of Performance - Part 1
In this episode, Gilly shares two of his "Big Rocks", sleep and nutrition. We do a deep dive into how to maximize your sleep, the basics of nutrition for rugby, as well as how you can individualize your habits to maximize your adaptations to training. Apply to work with us:...
About this show
The Rugby Ready Podcast gives you the tools you need to train to be the best! In each episode Dr. Nic Gill and Tyler Buck dive into Gilly's extensive coaching experiences and share the knowledge he's picked up during his time as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the All Blacks.
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Apply to work with us: https://rugbyready.typeform.com/application
Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyready/
Hosted by
Dr. Nic Gill