8 years ago today rugby lost a legend and a man that I’m grateful and fortunate to call a friend. We first played u18s v each other, stayed friends throughout our careers on and off the pitch. He did a little better than me! Big man big heart and sadly missed
Sad to hear of the tragic news of Dave Simms my former
@gloucesterrugby
captain and dear friend growing up. “Our Dad” used to look after us young players in the squad like Trevor Woodman
@Phil_Vickery
and I. Incredible kind man. Taken too soon. Thoughts with his family. 😞
Means the world to Borthers, he has worked so hard to establish himself, Leicester again and create a legacy. So well deserved by one of the humbles and working man in rugby. So pleased for him. 👊
Hands up who’s excited about the
@SixNationsRugby
starting tomorrow! It going to be an awesome 6 nations and it couldn’t come at a better time for our game.
@NeilBack
Such sad news that Tom Smith has passed away. Incredible player and guy, who played way above his size that most props dreaded him.A funny roomy&will be sadly missed.Thoughts with his family and friends especially
@KennyLogan
who was a dear friend and huge support for Tom.❤️RIP
Proud to call this man a friend and boss! So well deserved, taking an unknown rugby nation from fighting to avoid relegation to 2nd in the world is some achievement. Still more to come! Been a fantastic journey so far!!
Very proud to be part of this group&pioneers. Humbled by the sacrifice of the players, staff&their families that have contributed to a remarkable season. Who would have thought
@USARugby
would be number 2 in the world. Lessons to learn and more grind as we head for
@Olympics
2020
I was grateful to be at Twickenham yesterday to witness how special our game&especially the
@SixNationsRugby
is.Seeing former players reminded me how we shared some special occasions&history that forever connect us. To quote Maximus..what we do in life echoes for eternity.
It’s awesome to be working on Wigan Warriors Rugby League Club new Gym. We have been able to design it with the coaches and bespoke every detail. We have used some of the designs and bespoke attachments from AF in Chester to give the club world class equipment.
The details are everything in coaching effective tackle tech. I see so many tackle clips that don’t emphasize the key details to be effective.
SQUARE - DICTATE - FEET - CONNECTION - ACCELERATION
Explained more in thread below:
Great touch by
@gloucesterrugby
with this heritage shirt. When I’m home during Xmas I think I’ll pick one up to remind me of who helped start off my career, the legends I played with and went before and after me.
The Greenings suppprting
@AlderHey
with the
@AlderHey
children’s charity PJ’s. Please help support this amazing Children’s hospital and the work they do.
The Greenings doing some graft! My boys (and girl) going through drills and triple efforts! Grateful to have the time with them right now but it could be a long lock down for them and me!
@cawnac_naca
Naca, just want to say what a job you and your team have done! Boys looked so fit and strong both physically and mentally! Keep moving forward 👊
Say hi to Tweety for me!
Great to have
@WiganWarriorsRL
@AFChesterGym
for 2 days.A privilege for me to be invited into their circle & to bounce coaching philosophies etc with the fantastic staff lead by Matt Peet.A brilliant intelligent coach.All dug in to clear the pitch lead by
@krisradlinski1
Congratulations to the team and staff of
@IrishRugby
for qualifying for the World 7s Series. Fantastic effort and looking forward to having you guys on the series next year. Hard work always pays off! See you next year from all
@AFChesterUK
Thank you to all the teams who joined
@USARugby
7s for a preseason competition at
@AFChesterUK
fantastic rugby and role models to the youth. Great build up for the teams going into
@Dubai7s
its going to be a big season!
#Olympics
I loved playing against France. It’s was always a special game and extremely physical. I can’t wait to be at Twickenham this weekend with
@engrugbytravel
to see an exciting, fast and physical England team. Proud to see
@EllisGenge
lead the boys out!
Very proud of the
@USARugby
team and staff in dubai, they showed true grit and how hard work pays off. Just the start now and can go forward with confidence and belief. Well done
@MadisonHughes15
@MikeFriday09
for leading so well.
#Top4mentality
Gats!Love him! I haven’t come across a player who doesn’t speak highly of him & would run through walls for him. I still would now! Shows how important man management is & getting the right balance gives players comfort, confidence, enjoyment and desire. Legend!Congrats Boss
Proud 2b part of this group of Dawgs!Sad to be heading home but will be working to ensure we continue our mission.Up there with the best players&staff I’ve been involved with.Big wk of prep as we head to Vancouver&another battle.Go well rocky
@MikeFriday09
@USARugby
#DawgsLyf
T4!
6 nations is here! Such a special historic event. It’s great to be back in gorgeous Edinburgh for the Calcutta match with
@engrugbytravel
and
@AndyNic9
Andy’s biggest moment was making this tackle!He still talks about it, it’s the only one he made 😂😂
Some real consistency in performance by both these
@USARugby
teams at
@HSBCNZ7s
We have learnt some lessons and I’m looking forward to seeing them make another step towards our overall goal in Sydney this weekend.
@WorldRugby7s
Proud of
@USARugby
players and
@MikeFriday09
for reaching 3rd consecutive
@HSBC_Sport
7s final. Shows how we have grown. Tonight was a stumble but a big step towards the big picture of growing the game in the US and Top4 consistency.
RIP my queen. She upheld her promise to the end “I declare before you all, that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service”
Rest in peace. 😢
#QueenElizabeth
Congrats my.....
@Carlin_Isles
two seasons in a row is big! Love your desire and constant grind to decline every aspect of your performance. Next season let’s see if you can add time keeping to your achievements 😂😂 ⏰
My two lads wanted to work out before they help clean the gym. Great to see them keen on being active.
@AFChesterUK
is one big playground for them 🤦🏻♂️😂
Ire v Fra is the best test match I’ve seen for a while,the intent to play,the intensity in D&
@WayneBarnesRef
is world class.What makes these teams the best in the world are the conditioning&repeated efforts that allows them to play at such a high pace. It’s only half time😳
Some of our.
@AFChesterUK
members having a play with the awesome tyre by
@CYconsulting1
great addition to the facility. Can have weight and bands added to increase intensity. We are loving it!
Because we make and brand our own AF Performance DB’s and equipment I had to get a wasps set done! Once a wasps always a wasps
@WaspsRugby
@AFOfficialCH3
Not a bad line up for a schools game 😳 This was start of a lot of our careers, we went onto play against and with each other a few times and become friends. A few of the kiwis went on to do ok 😂
@KT_Ten10
Proud of our fellow wasp and now Dr Tom Rees. Brave on the rugby field and now taking the to the medical field. Saving lives and fighting on the front line. Please help protect the NHS and amazing people like my friend Tom Rees.
When Dad is away the kids play! My eldest was supposed to be doing a mobility session and then clean the gym for me! 🤦🏻♂️😂😂 he has done well though!
@AFChesterUK
Looking forward to be back with the
@USARugby
7s lads tomorrow, hard work starts again in prep for a big 2018!this week is about constantly learning, challenging each other, cement work ethic and bloody enjoy the job you do!
So proud to be part of this and reconnect with amazing people who together do great things. A very special club
@WaspsRugby
.
#onceawaspalwaysawasp
. Legends reunite virtually to raise more than £20,000
Great to see Devs today!its been about20yrs!Big influence on my early career
@gloucesterrugby
hold him in such high regard.Miss the shed& Glos. Amazing thing about rugby is when we bumped into each other it was like we never left.Only glos cider was missing!
@_ShedHead_
“First we form habits, then they form us” working on the micro skills that build habits are crucial to executing skills at the highest level. AC has worked hard on the ground skills and it’s now paying off. Start small and build the habit.
#championmindset
Incredible determination and sacrifice by
@mrKevonWilliams
and his family to allow him to follow his dreams. His work ethic and drive makes him a huge part of the
@USARugby
7s team. absolute pleasure to coach and be around.
Privilege to receive a
@wiganwarriorsrl
shirt. What I saw today was a great culture, connection and identity with the club, the history and themselves as a team. Looking forward to doing more with them this season and watching them perform.
#championmindset
We are just starting to put some ideas together for next weeks home schooling 🤦🏻♂️ Team Greenings schedule may give you some ideas. My kids like me need structure,however remember to include them when planing,keep your plans fluid and let them be kids!!!This could be a long tour!!!
If this is correct why wasn’t this put out with the statement of the new laws? Why wasn’t this sent to the community for consideration? If the RFU had of done that they would probably get praise and buy in. Why position it waist and below and late info coming out🤔🫣
So grateful to receive this through the post. Thank you my friend
@AllistairMcCaw
can’t wait to get stuck in and gain more wisdom off you. Thanks for all your support, so blessed to have good people around me. Any coach or aspiring champion make sure you get a copy!
Special memories with special people. Our win that day was built on the forwards gaining momentum to be able to play fast, something I feel will happen today at Twickenham. Go well today
@EnglandRugby
To take on the Irish and win you and your teammates have to play as the tightest of units and trust each other with your lives.
Go well today
@EnglandRugby
📷 Me Vics & Phyllis, 5th Feb 2000 England vs Ireland at Twickenham
Thanks to
@ChrisWyles
for dropping off kit for the
@USARugby
7s lads. Lord Wyles is part of the family and we are glad to be supporting him with his business
@Wolfpack_Lager
I love
@jameshaskell
!! Couldn’t agree more with him!! He has been a great servant to Wasps and proud to have played with him and coached him. Once a wasp always a wasp
"I don't know what's happened to rugby? It sounds like I'm fading out at the right time, it's becoming a bit of a pathetic sport at the moment."
James Haskell. No. Holding. Back.
😳
Great to see some incredible projects coming to life in Leeds today.
It’s so exciting to build a partnership that will facilitate the building and community for a fitter and healthier workplace.TRAIN-BUILD-LEARN.
#StrongAF
@AFChesterUK
@DelamereAcademy
I thought I’d send a quick video of thanks to you guys from here at the Olympics as I can’t be at my Ollie’s last day. Wishing all of year 6 the very best as they begin another adventure.