08/11/2025
Hi all - please share with your Rugby Community and Rugby Parents/ Friends ๐
Rugby Injury Prevention + Rehabilitation ๐๐ out December 2025
๐ Elite Rugby Union Strategies to Reduce Injury Risk & Boost Performance
Iโm buzzing to finally announce that my first book is coming December 2025 (exact date TBC) ๐
This book is the culmination of over 15 years in international and professional rugby, combining:
โข My Rugby World Cup Head Physio, pitch-side experience
โข The latest research and evidence base in rugby sports medicine
โข The shared wisdom of the brilliant rugby coaches, S&C coaches, medics, physios and sports therapists Iโve worked with across elite rugby and other professional sports
Itโs written for:
๐ Rugby clubs & coaches
๐ Rugby players
๐ Rugby union support staff โ including student & graduate medical / S&C staff
The main aim is simple:
๐ Maximise training and playing availability through individual and position-specific strategies.
Iโve made it highly practical with programs and drills you can use straight away for:
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Rugby injury prehab
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Rugby injury rehabilitation
(Always alongside appropriate medical/rehab support where available.)
It covers male and female rugby, plus Youth / Academy / Veterans, and game formats including 7s and Touch Rugby.
The book is structured around the rugby season, with sections on:
โข Pre-season
โข In-season
โข Playoffs
โข Finals week
โข End-of-season screening
โข Travelling with teams on tour
โข Off-season rehab + gym programs
Chapters aligned to these phases will dive into:
๐ฉบ Injury prevention & rehab
๐ Position-specific demands
๐ค Recovery
๐ Treatment
๐ฅ Nutrition and more
It will also go into detail on each region of the body, showing you practical, rugby-specific ways to reduce injury risk through targeted activity and loading.
More details, sneak peeks and pre-order info coming soonโฆ stay tuned ๐๐
Best wishes
Chris
Welshrugbyphysio
CJPhysio