Anthropometrics of Italian Senior Male Rugby Union Players: From Elite to Second Division

Fontana, Federico Y.; Colosio, Alessandro L.; Roia, Gabriela Fernanda De; Lozzo, Giorgio Da; Pogliaghi, Silvia

doi:10.1123/ijspp.2015-0014

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“…The n = 12 studies focusing on height of forwards and backs involved all levels (see Table 1) (16, 19-23, 27, 28, 32-35). Data showed significantly taller elite forwards than backs in n = 7 studies (16,19,22,23,28,33…”

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“…In the elite forwards, the locks were the tallest players and the hookers the shortest (16). Within the elite and second division backs, the outside backs were taller than the half scrums (16). Within the sub-elite forwards the locks were significantly taller than the props, hookers and loose forwards (p = 0.001) (2).…”

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“…Further, the author highlighted the importance to analyze the anthropometric and physiological performance in relation to positional physical demands (1). Other literature comparing playing levels concluded that fat free mass is the only significant predictor of level classification (16).…”

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“…In sub-elite and amateur players, the height difference between forwards and backs was non-significant (27). Two of the selected studies (16,21) and n = 1 additional study (2) compared the heights within the units. In the elite forwards, the locks were the tallest players and the hookers the shortest (16).…”

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“…Two of the selected studies (16,21) and n = 1 additional study (2) compared the heights within the units. In the elite forwards, the locks were the tallest players and the hookers the shortest (16). Within the elite and second division backs, the outside backs were taller than the half scrums (16).…”

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Anthropometric Properties versus Physical Performance in Rugby ::union:: Forwards and Backs - A Systematic Review

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Hohenauer²,

Rucker

et al. 2018

Ann. Appl. Sport Sci

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Background. Rugby union is a team sport with a high amount of physical contact during match play. The physical performance and anthropometric characteristics required, differ based on the playing position. Objectives. The objective of this systematic review was to relate anthropometric properties with physical performance parameters in Rugby union backs and forwards across different playing levels of Tier 1 nations. Methods. Two electronic searches were performed in MEDLINE on the PubMed and on BISp (German Federal Sports Science Institute) databases from August 2016 to July 2017. All experimental study types in English and German were assessed for eligibility. Inclusion criteria were 15-a-side senior male backs and forwards, with anthropometric and/or physical performance data. Results. In n = 7 studies out of 12 selected, the elite forwards were significantly taller than the elite backs (p < 0.05). This accounted not for lower playing levels. Across all levels the forwards were significantly heavier than the backs. Significantly lower body fat percentages for the backs demonstrated n = 5 out of 6 studies. Consequently, backs were more ectomorphic than forwards. Backs reached significantly lower sprint velocities over short distances and higher ones over longer distances (10 to 40 m). Conclusion. Anthropometric parameters adapt to physical performance requested. In strength and endurance test situations heavier players may be underestimated postulating careful interpretation of those results to avoid misleading conclusion.

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