During our latest podcast hosted by Mammoth Founder John Tuton, England & Exeter Chiefs centre Ollie Devoto shares his top three tips for a better night’s sleep. JP: So in conclusion Ollie, you know we’ve talked some great things about sleep, training and recovery. Try and sum up in your own words, in between three […]
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In our latest podcast, Mammoth Founder John Tuton chats to England & Exeter Chiefs centre Ollie Devoto about the realities of managing sleep and recovery time as a professional rugby player. JP: Just how important is good sleep for a rugby player? OD: It is absolutely vital. I think the way I look at it, […]
Exeter’s talented young centre explains why playing for one of the best clubs in Europe requires him to pay close attention to his recovery. Coming from a long line of players and coaches, Ollie Devoto’s rugby pedigree was evident from a young age. Having joined Sherborne RFC at the age of 7, he quickly progressed […]
One of the Aviva Premiership’s most popular characters, Schalk Brits left South Africa in 2009 to ply his trade at double European champions, Saracens. Over a decade later Schalk is still regarded as one of the most exciting and dynamic hookers in the Premiership. A longstanding Mammoth customer, we caught up with Schalk to find […]
Talking performance, recovery and investing in sleep with Marc Finney of Northampton Saints. Marc Finney began his career as a lecturer. He spent 6 years lecturing in Sport and Exercise Science with a keen interest in fitness training. His first foray into professional sport was with Lincoln City FC where he worked part time as […]
After a 10 year playing career for Ulster and Northampton was cut short due to a serious neck injury, Paul Shields decided to stay in the game. He moved into the team manager role at Northampton Saints, where he has been ever since. Having had success both as a player and part of a coaching […]
“My wife and I had been struggling with a soft, saggy mattress, and everyone we spoke to raved about Mammoth as a brand. It was not just rugby players who spoke highly of Mammoth, two separate physio’ and chiropractors recommended that we consider a Mammoth mattress” Former Bath, Leicester and Newcastle hooker Rob Hawkins […]
Professional rugby player, Tom Youngs puts his body through more than most on a daily basis. Having represented Leicester, England and the British Lions in a professional career that has spanned 12 years, the 29 year-old faces a constant battle to recover and refuel during a season in which he trains and plays 6 days […]
Rugby union player, Tom Court, who plays prop for London Irish and Ireland, recognises the impact sleep can have on mood, concentration, energy, training ability and recovery. I first started playing rugby while studying at university, almost ten years ago. Leading up to that, I’d been a fairly successful shot-putter but had found myself increasingly […]