Rugby is a full on contact sport that requires players to have a high level of power and strength. It is uses a combination of speed and movement, as well as being a hard hitting and physical sport. Players are required to perform both anaerobically and aerobically and it is essential that the energy levels remain high.
Players are expected to be powerful, strong, quick, agile and physically fit. All of these attributes, as well as a balanced nutrition programme are needed so a player can endure 80 minutes of a game.
Providing the body with the essential nutrients as well as vitamins can help with the building of muscle as well as recovery after training and games. High carbohydrate meals should provide 55%-65% of a player’s total daily intake.