The Rugby Lab Story

WHO WE ARE

Rugby Lab exists to bring elite rugby methodology to every player who is serious about developing. Built by a former professional player. Driven by science. Measured in results.

01 — Our Mission

PERFORMANCE SHOULD NOT BE EXCLUSIVE

For too long, the science behind high-performance rugby — GPS tracking, biomechanics, elite strength protocols, video analysis — has been the exclusive domain of professional and national teams. Most players and clubs never access this level of coaching.

Rugby Lab changes that. We bring the same methodology used to develop professional players — structured, data-driven, and evidence-based — to every serious athlete and team, regardless of level.

Medimos lo que importa. We measure what matters.
01
PRECISION
We don't guess. Every decision — in session design, load management, or technical feedback — is grounded in data and deliberate methodology.
02
POWER
Power is the foundation of elite rugby. We build strength, speed, and contact durability through progressive, science-backed protocols that create durable athletic performance.
03
PROGRESSION
Development is not linear — but it is measurable. We track every athlete's trajectory and build programs that compound improvements over time, with clear KPIs at every stage.

02 — The Founder

INTRODUCING GABRIEL ASCARATE

Gabriel Ascarate is the Director of Sports Performance at Rugby Lab. A former professional and international-level rugby player, Gabriel brings to coaching something rare: the lived experience of competing at the highest level of the sport, combined with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to player development.

His career on the field — competing against international opposition at the Test match level — gave him direct insight into what separates elite players from good ones. It's not just talent. It's system, science, and relentless, structured work.

Today, as coach at Cascais Rugby and Director of Sports Performance at Rugby Lab, Gabriel is systematizing that knowledge — building programs that deliver professional-level development to every athlete willing to put in the work.

Performance is not a gift. It's a system.
Former Professional Player International Experience High Performance Coach Cascais Rugby Sports Science
Gabriel Ascarate — Rugby Lab Director of Sports Performance
Gabriel Ascarate in professional match
Match Action
Gabriel Ascarate coaching on sideline
Sideline Coaching

MEDIMOS
LO QUE IMPORTA.

We measure what matters. Every player who trains with Rugby Lab understands their numbers, knows their gaps, and has a clear path to the next level of performance.

03 — Get in Touch

READY TO WORK TOGETHER?

Whether you're a club, a team, an individual player, or a union — if you're serious about performance development, we want to hear from you. Tell us your goals and we'll build the right program.

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Email
info@rugbylab.com
Base
Cascais, Portugal
Scope
International Programs Available