Tom Billups Column

Tom Billups is one of the leading rugby minds in the United States.  He started his rugby career in college and since has played for the USA Eagles in 7's and test rugby as well as playing professionally in New Zealand, the U.S. and Great Britain.  After haning up his boots, Billups coached the USA Eagles and is currently assistant coach at the University of California – Berkeley.

  • Wednesday, 3. December, 2008

    Fitness Testing Question in Rugby

    Off season training is huge in rugby and Rugby Rugby't Tom Billups gives some pointers for a successful rugby training program.

  • Thursday, 20. November, 2008

    Rugby Skills Series – The Link

    Previously we examined the role of the first supporting player in establishing and maintaining continuity and this week Rugby Rugby's Tom Billups looks at the link role in rugby.

  • Wednesday, 5. November, 2008

    Rugby Skill Series – Continuity

    A critical aspect of rugby is continuity and Rugby Rugby's Tom Billups takes a look at continuity in rugby.

  • Wednesday, 22. October, 2008

    The Ultimate Rugby Teammate

    Next week marks the eleventh anniversary of the passing of Kevin Higgins and Rugby Rugby's Tom Billups looks at what made Kevin the ultimate rugby teammate.

  • Thursday, 9. October, 2008

    Team Defense – Communication and Organization

    In this offering Rugby Rugby's Tom Billups shares with you an approach we use when coaching rugby team defense and organization.

  • Thursday, 25. September, 2008

    A Tactical Overview

    The entire rugby team can benefit from a tactical map and Rugby Rugby's Tom Billups give his outline.

  • Tuesday, 9. September, 2008

    Rugby Skills Series – Teaching the Drop Punt

    The drop kick is becoming more and more important in rugby matches and Rugby Rugby's Tom Billups give a step-by-step guide on the best kicking technique.

  • Monday, 25. August, 2008

    Rugby Skill Series - Lineout Lifting Mechanics

    The proper rugby lineout lift mechanics are even done incorrectly and Rugby Rugby's Tom Billups gives his step-by-step instruction to the rugby lineout lift mechanics.

  • Monday, 11. August, 2008

    Rugby Skill Series - Teaching Safe Tackle Mechanics

    The rugby tackle is a work of art, especially compared to tackling in American football, and Rugby Rugby's Tom Billups gives his step-by-step instructions on how to make a proper rugby tackle.

  • Thursday, 31. July, 2008

    Rugby Skills Series - Passing and Catching

    The number of touches a rugby player gets each game is important to the end result and Rugby Rugby's Tom Billups talks about passing and catching in rugby.

  • Saturday, 12. July, 2008

    Continuing Rugby Education

    Rugby Rugby's Tom Billups answers the question on how to being a strength and conditioning program.

  • Friday, 27. June, 2008

    Summer Rugby Sevens

    Rugby sevens is popular during the summer months and Rugby Rugby's Tom Billups gives some insights on using the sevens game as a developmental tool.

  • Thursday, 12. June, 2008

    Summer Off Season Rugby Plans

    Rugby is a very demanding sport and to play at the highest level players need to train year round and Rugby Rugby's Tom Billups gives his suggestions on summer rugby training.

  • Wednesday, 28. May, 2008

    Teaching Strategies for Managing Contact in Rugby

    Rugby Rugby's Tom Billups is one of the top rugby coaches in the U.S. and he answers questions from Rugby Rugby readers on the game of rugby.

  • Wednesday, 14. May, 2008

    Question on Scrum Cadence

    Rugby Rugby's Tom Billups is one of the top rugby coaches in the U.S. and he answers questions from Rugby Rugby readers on the game of rugby.