Dr. Tom Comyns is a Strength and Conditioning coach with Munster Rugby since 2006. He specialises in the speed and agility development of the Munster Rugby Squad. After completing a BA in Physical Education and an MSc in Sport Science, Tom went on to complete a PhD in the area of complex training (strength and plyometric training combined) at the University of Limerick.

He has numerous published articles in this area in various journals, such as the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Tom was also an Irish international sprinter. He competed in 100 m, 200 m and the relay events in numerous European and World Championships. His most noted achievement was competing in the 4 x 100 m relay in 2000 at the Sydney Olympics. Such athletics exposure has assisted in his coaching of elite rugby players’ speed and agility.

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