Hey, I'm Hayden
I help rugby union and league players improve their diet. You'd be a great fit for my program if you want:
Coaching that is rugby specific rather than the rest of the gym-bro plans on the internet
To feel fuelled and energised during training instead of feeling like you are about to fall asleep
To develop your knowledge of sports nutrition and reduce the confusion you currently experience
To be supported with ongoing accountability and communication
Easy to cook recipes that are built to your nutrient needs so you can lose fat and gain muscle
"I couldn't have asked for anything more"
Hayden’s program has been great for teaching me about macros and what’s actually needed to have a balanced diet as a rugby player - Dante Santos
"I truly rate Hayden's program a 10/10"
"“The main benefit of Hayden’s program is how you you are always present for your clients. You were always available when I sent you a message and made time for calls" - Lautaro Rocco
“I’ve already recommended you to other players"
“Accessing the knowledge that you have has been a game changer, you always had solutions to work around things like budget and schedule” - Joseph Hennings
"I was able to put on 5 kg's throughout the 12 weeks"
"My understanding of what and when to eat has improved a heap. The recipes Hayden provided were great for helping me gain good weight" - Leo Bassingthwaite
Does this sound familiar?
You have tried diets in the past with little success. It was never built around your schedule, and it wasn't specific to rugby
You can never stay consistent with your diet. You have one good week where you are organised, but can never keep this up
You get confused by the jumble of information on social media and don't know who to listen to
You struggle with having good ideas of meals to cook, and find that most of the recipes on the internet are way too complicated for rugby players
"I wanted to gain some lean muscle before pre-season, and that I did"
Without the help from Hayden, I wouldn’t have had any idea on how to do so. It was great to develop my understand of of how food effect performance - Hamilton Taia
"Hayden was great and I really appreciated him being responsive"
My main goal was to enhance my knowledge on how to better structure and adjust my diet based on activity levels, and I definitely achieved that - Zane Artesi
"Hayden helped me hit my goals and maintain accountability"
The main benefit has been my energy has increased immensely, meaning I can train harder, allowing me to get stronger, fitter and faster - Ethan Simpson
WHY I CAN HELP YOU
For the last four years, my singular focus has been learning how to best help rugby union and league players improve their diet.
My journey began with 4.5 years of university study, completing both a Bachelor and Master of Applied Science (First Class Honours) at the University of Otago in New Zealand.
Since graduating, I’ve gained experience with professional teams. In 2022, I was an intern sports nutritionist with the Blues Super Rugby team in Auckland. In 2023, I served as head nutritionist for both North Harbour and Counties Manukau in New Zealand’s NPC competition. In 2024, I worked as an intern sports nutritionist for the Sydney Roosters NRL team in Australia.
Over this time, I’ve also supported hundreds of rugby union and league players privately through my ‘Pathway to Professional’ program.
How to book your free Diet consultation
1 - Fill in the below Survey
This survey is used to assess whether would be a good fit for my program, and collect relevant contact details
2 - Book in your call
Once you complete the below survey it will take you to a booking link so you can schedule a time for your FREE consultation
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with people who don't play rugby union or league?
No. I only work with rugby players
Do you cater to athletes with specific dietary requirements?
Yes, everything is built around the individual
Do you work with rugby players of all levels?
Yes, I work athletes from a range of levels, from currently full-time professionals to social club players
What are your qualifications?
I have a Bachelor of Science majoring in nutrition and a Master of Applied Science in Advanced Nutrition Practice (first class honours) from the University of Otago in New Zealand
How many players have you worked with?
I have experience in working with over 300 rugby players between my coaching program and the work I have done with professional teams
What experience do you have with professional teams?
in 2022 I was an intern sports nutritionist with the Blues Super Rugby team in Auckland. In 2023 I was the head nutritionist for North Harbour and Counties Manukau rugby in the NPC in New Zealand. In 2024 I was an intern sports nutritionist for the Sydney Roosters NRL Team in Sydney, Australia
Does it matter where I live?
No. I work with people from all over the world. All my work is completed online. I have worked with clients in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, America, Europe and everywhere in between