Video | Preparations Underway For Upcoming Age-Grade Interpros

Preparations are underway for Munster’s age-grade representative squads as they begin their respective summer programmes with Interprovincial fixtures set to take place in August.

The Boys’ U17, U18 and U19 squads have been hard at work this past month in four regional centres across the province.

The teams train three times a week with both pitch and gym sessions taking place each day.

A new addition to this year’s Pre-Summer Programme was the introduction of an educational module for the players.

This module was put together by Lead Pathway Athletic Development Coach, Rob Cassidy, to help the players develop in both a physical capacity and to deal with the pressures they might come across in their future rugby careers.

The module focused on things such as nutrition, recover, sprint tech and mental skills. All of which are key components in creating a fitter, strong and more resilient athlete.

Speaking about the importance of this module Rob said:

“We are probably experts in our field so whatever information we are trying to give them is obviously accurate and science and data driven as well. This stuff is going to be important for them down the line and hopefully it will make them better athletes but also better players and people as well which is important because we want better people and better athletes in our programme and to go on and represent Munster.”

Here more from Rob below.

Video | Preparations Underway For Upcoming Age-Grade Interpros