The most important feeling I had working with Gilly was I always trusted the advice and training plans he put together for me. Whether it was to push a little harder or to take more time for recovery, he always got this spot on. He had a great feel for the big picture and shaped his advice to suit. It meant every time I took the field I felt confident I’d done everything to be in the best shape possible to perform.

The first benefit of Rugby Ready Academy is definitely having a gas tank. Can’t remember the last time I was able to consistently get around the field. The second benefit is the strength gains. I’ve taken huge strides in my strength and that’s translated in all areas of my fitness.

I enjoy the the change in program and specificity of it all. It keeps me engaged and I can feel the training transfer specifically to my needs.

In 2014 after playing professional rugby for 13 years there was evidence it was taking its toll on my body. I reached out to Gilly to rebuild my body during a 6-month sabbatical. I came back stronger and 2015 was my best year yet and I went on to achieve a lot more in my career finally finishing years later. I put a lot of this success down to the knowledge Gilly shared with me to maintain my body to be able to perform at the highest level week in week out.

This program has enhanced my versatility, enabling me to perform successfully in both rugby sevens and 15s. Previously, I was primarily limited to 15s, but now I can excel in 7s just as effectively. This has been a game-changer for me.

I thoroughly enjoyed the variety of exercises included in the program, as well as the gradual progression. This approach prevented me from feeling overwhelmed by the new exercises, many of which I had never encountered before but found incredibly beneficial. The diversity of exercises also kept the program engaging and exciting, making each session something to look forward to.

Gilly has changed my body, I went from being a skinny weak tall kid into a strong explosive athlete. The only way I have been able to play at the highest level for over 13 years, is from the changes my body has gone under. I started playing for the All Blacks at 106kgs. I’m 122kgs now and leaner than I was at 106kgs.

Working with Rugby Ready has vastly improved my game in strength, stamina, and speed.

Rugby Ready Academy challenged me to become stronger than ever before. The coaching and staff are very supportive and helpful in my journey. I enjoy the experience and challenge this program provides me to be better myself on the pitch.

Rugby Ready Academy is for anyone who wants to vastly improve their rugby game phypsically and mentally.

Gilly has taught me that training, regardless of what you are targeting is about doing the basics really well, training quality with consistency and looking after your body. He has helped me develop good habits before, during and post training and ultimately taught me to love training and push my body to get better.

Rugby Ready Academy offers a great training structure, making it easy to rock up to the gym or field after a hard day on the tools. I just open up my workout calendar and smash out my assigned workout for the day. Working towards nailing a new lift PB never gets old. I have all the trust and confidence in my coaches and am more than excited to take this guidance into next season!

A quick coffee session with Gillies helped me realize my goal of donning the glorious black jersey at the age of 29. I became one of the oldest players to debut for the All Blacks and I've come to realize that by being equipped with the right knowledge and having the right motivation to reach your goals, anything is possible no matter the shape or size, age or gender.

Just wanna say the program has been unreal lately and I’m loving it! I’ve stuck to it and stayed consistent the last few months and I’ve seen personal best results in the gym with my strength and also on the footy field with a PB bronco of 4:38. Just wanna say thanks heaps for the work yous do and that I can’t wait to see how I’ll go when the season starts!

I personally benefitted from Gilly across my career, he was able to push me to places physically where I wouldn’t have imagined I could ever reach. I know this as every year in my career I improved physically, even as I was in my mid-30s. He did this through utilizing my strengths and working on my weaknesses to develop greater aerobic capacity and building strength in unique ways adapted to my body and injuries.

I have been able to grow my strength and power whilst keeping my weight the same, as I was able to hit new PR’s well above what was expected of me, including a 4:40 bronco, 105kg bench, and 150kg squad at 80kg body weight. Since working with the Rugby Ready team, I have gotten significantly more powerful and stronger, allowing me to be recognized by various coaches, taking me to that next level as I was invited into my clubs top 30 training squad.

I would not have been able to achieve the heights that I reached if it wasn’t for the continuous work and friendship I had with Nic. Working with a trainer and working hard is one thing but having a great connection and that close work/friendship/respect really made a difference to my approach to everything. We worked really hard and having that close link really helped our process.

What I enjoy most about the Rugby Ready Academy is the fact that the training is working on all aspects of sports performance. I also like the freedom, and support that training and coaches provide for their athletes. This membership to me, is something I value a lot. It’s a stepping stone and an opportunity to be the player I want to be and have the career I want to have.

The one thing that sticks out for me when people ask about Gilly is his ability to listen and get a real understanding of how your body works and reacts and will adapt to any situation thrown at him. The detail that goes into his training specifics and position specifics is world-class.

I want to say thank you, joining the Rugby Ready Academy towards the end of the season helped me reach all of my goals for the year and because of the development I have been offered a scholarship to play rugby next year at Lincoln University. Thank you for everything.‍ ‍

Love his passion and his work ethic toward our physical & recovery aspects of training. Gilly has a great way of keeping things simple and explaining it but also trying to find ways to make us better athletes.

I’m so glad I joined the Rugby Ready Academy. The training/recovery has allowed me to play my best. We came second in the Waikato NZ premier comp and I was selected into a semi-professional team King County Rugby. This success has overcome my goals at the start of the year and I would like to say a part of that has come from taking my training seriously with Rugby Ready

I played the last month and wow never felt better playing, feel when my weight gets down I will be performing at my peak, feel fitter around the park and my body feels good. I enjoy training like this compared to gym work I’ve done before this which was training isolated muscles but training like a rugby athlete and doing body work has been way better.

Working with Rugby Ready has been a great experience. The work I’m doing with them has already started to transfer into my game!

I have been going to the gym for about 2 years now and whilst I did see massive improvement in my rugby ability I wanted to try something new. Working with Rugby Ready improved my stability, mobility, strength and explosiveness which I find the most difficult to build. I would recommend the Rugby Ready Academy to any rugby player trying to improve!

I’m most proud of how explosive I have become since joining the Rugby Ready Academy!

I love how encouraging all the coaches are!

The Rugby Ready Academy is supporting me get back into the sport in a safe way. The program is highly adherent to my needs on the field and I’m looking forward to performing my best soon!

Just want to say a huge thank you to the crew. Won most improved player for the team and couldn’t have done it without the program you guys provided. Thank yous heaps be back soon!

Since joining Rugby Ready Academy, the biggest change I’m most proud of is how much my fitness has improved. I’ve been able to maintain my weight and strength while making real progress with my conditioning. Before starting, I struggled with knowing how to structure my program, often overtrained which led to injuries, and felt like my training had become stagnant.

Since working with Rugby Ready Academy, I’ve gone on to win multiple trophies and leagues across South Africa, the UK, and the UAE, along with a few Player of the Year awards. Most recently, my team won the plate at the Dubai 7s for our league, where I was nominated as Player of the Tournament for my team. What I enjoy most is the consistency of the training, being able to match it to the phase of my season, and the fact that everything is specific, with enough variety to keep progressing.

Having access to all the programs, ebooks, and the ease of using TeamBuildr through Rugby Ready Academy has made a huge difference. It’s made it really easy to stay consistent, track my workouts, and progress efficiently. I’ve really benefited from Rugby Ready Academy because it opened me up to a wide variety of programs I can choose from depending on what I want to work on.

What I’ve enjoyed most about Rugby Ready Academy is having access to everything it offers, along with the instant feedback and communication from the team.

The result I’m most proud of is being able to play rugby again, injury-free, with confidence in my body to do the job. Before joining Rugby Ready Academy, I always doubted whether the workouts I created for myself were appropriate for my goals. Having the knowledge that what I’m doing is actually beneficial has been massive. I also struggled with consistency in the gym and making sure my workouts were rugby-relevant.

My top results include coming straight back into the first team after five years away from rugby, seeing progress in my strength and weight in the gym, and having others notice the effort I’ve put into my fitness and extra work. What I enjoy most about Rugby Ready Academy is the ease of use with the app and the access to high-quality material at a very reasonable price.

Before joining Rugby Ready Academy, I struggled with figuring out a plan that was specific to rugby and with gaining muscle mass. Since starting, I’ve gained 5 kg of muscle and increased my squat from 100 kg to 120 kg in just two months!

On the field, my natural body armour feels much stronger, I’m more explosive and powerful in tackles, and I can last an entire game. My biggest achievement so far is running a 4:51 Bronco. What I enjoy most about Rugby Ready Academy is the efficiency and responsiveness of the team whenever I have questions or want to share progress. Rugby Ready Academy is for rugby players of all ages who want to take their performance to the next level.