The off-season is a time for rest as well as an opportunity to consider how to stay in shape for the beginning of next season. Both nutrition and conditioning play a role in this and these fact sheets will help you get it right.

Ireland team nutrionist Ruth Wood-Martin has designed a range of fact sheets packed full of advice for young players.

The latest Eat2Compete fact sheet takes a look at 'Nutritution For The Off-Season' and is packed with advice on what to eat to achieve your goals.

In 'Fitness For The Off Season', IRFU fitness education manager Des Ryan takes us through the steps that young payers should go through to ensure the get the best rest and the best recovery!

The full range of fact sheets including 'Eating For Action Rugby', 'Smoothie Recipes' and much more is at: www.irishrugby.ie/eat2compete

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