Carbohydrate is the most important fuel for the working muscles during rugby, and should consequently make up the bulk of your diet.

... Carbohydrate is the most important fuel for the working muscles during rugby, and should consequently make up the bulk of your diet. As shown above, this should be approximately 65% of the overall calorific intake. Whilst nutrition is a very individual thing, based upon metabolic rates and activity levels, a practical rule for you to follow is to ensure that you eat between 8 - 10 grams of carbohydrate per Kg body per day. This intake needs to be spread throughout the day. You should eat a variety of carbohydrate rich foods, in order to ensure a good mix of all essential nutrients, and it makes the diet more interesting! Good sources of carbohydrate include breakfast cereals, all types of bread, oatcakes, rice cakes, cereal bars, Pasta, Rice, Potatoes (avoid chips, which have a high fat content), Corn based products, Pizza (be careful, as most toppings contain hidden fats), all

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