More than rugby: A scoping review of coaches in rugby

Paul, Lara; Davidow, Demi; Stodter, Anna; Till, Kevin; Dane, Kathryn; Jones, Ben; Hendricks, Sharief

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“…18 That is, rugby union stakeholders have a major interest in preventing and managing injury, while also improving player performance. [38][39][40] As this paper is part of a larger project, it will be complemented by a subsequent study that will include comprehensive content analysis, identifying the primary research domains of interest within rugby union.…”

Section: Scientific Output and Collaboration Increased Over Timementioning

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Innovation in sport medicine and science: a global social network analysis of stakeholder collaboration in rugby union

Erskine,

Hendricks,

Jones

et al. 2024

BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med

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ObjectivesTo investigate the network of stakeholders involved in rugby union research across the globe.MethodsUsing author affiliations listed on scientific publications, we identified the organisations that contributed to rugby union research from 1977 to 2022 and examine collaboration through coauthorship indicators. We determined the locations and sectors of identified organisations and constructed a collaboration network. Network metrics, including degree centrality and betweenness centrality, are computed to identify influential organisations and measure intersector collaboration.ResultsThere is an increase in scientific knowledge creation and collaboration between organisations for rugby union research over time. Among the sectors, the university, professional sports team and sports governing body sectors exhibit the highest intersectoral and intrasectoral density. Predominantly, influential actors are located in England, Australia, France, New Zealand, Ireland and South Africa. Australian Catholic University, Leeds Beckett University, Stellenbosch University, Swansea University, University College London and the University of Cape Town emerge as influential actors between 2016 and 2022.ConclusionsOur study underscores the ongoing growth of scientific knowledge generation in rugby union, primarily led by organisations in tier 1 rugby-playing nations within the university sector. Intersectoral collaboration with sports governing bodies plays a crucial role, acting as a broker between sectors. However, the overall collaboration landscape between and within sectors is low. These results highlight an opportunity for improved collaboration opportunities, as the organisations driving knowledge creation have been identified.

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Innovation in sport medicine and science: a global social network analysis of stakeholder collaboration in rugby union

Erskine,

Hendricks,

Jones

et al. 2024

BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med

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The state of play for contact training and coaching in women's rugby

Stodter,

Dane

2024

European Journal of Sport Science

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This article aims to review and comment upon the current “state of play” for research around contact and tackle training in women's rugby, covering tackle injury risk, match contact demands, players' experiences of contact coaching and contact skill preparation. In women's rugby, the tackle is the most common match technical‐physical contest, accounting for around two‐thirds of all injuries and carrying the greatest injury burden. Players' experience and technical abilities are key determinants of tackle safety and performance. Despite this, there is limited research available that connects insight into women's rugby contact demands with the how and why of effective tackle and contact training and coaching in context. This review suggests that adapting and adopting progressive tackle skill training frameworks and gender‐responsive coaching practices can aid tackle skill learning in women's rugby. Creative transdisciplinary research and more effective translation and implementation activities that take place within the vibrant and growing context of women's rugby can enhance science and safety whilst working as a medium for social change.

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A global survey exploring tackle training knowledge, attitudes and practices of women's rugby union coaches

Dane,

West,

Hendricks

et al. 2024

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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The coaching and performance context in women's rugby is not well understood, despite growing popularity worldwide. The aim of this study was to describe the knowledge, attitudes and tackle training practices of women's rugby coaches in relation to tackle safety and performance. A globally distributed online survey exploring coaches’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards tackling women's rugby was completed by 357 coaches (mean age 41 ± 0.6 years) from 58 countries. The cross-sectional survey was distributed from March 2023 to June 2023. Survey development was guided by the Health Action Process Approach and informed by coaching experts, research evidence synthesis, and guidelines for international tackle safety programmes. Coaches believed that the risk of tackle injury in women's rugby is high and that proper tackle technique for safety is very important. More than 75% of coaches had never completed a tackle-specific training course, with only 39% aware of the availability of such courses. Time spent on controlled-contact and full-contact activities varied from 0 to 40+ min per week, averaging 10–20 min for both types of training. Barriers to the effectiveness of tackle training related to sociocultural factors, coach knowledge gaps, training environments, and player training considerations. Coach education, improved infrastructures, and physical development were ranked the highest priorities for improving tackle safety and performance. These findings inform future implementation strategies for tackle safety and performance in the context of women's rugby, highlighting the need to involve coaches in providing practical solutions, and the role of education and institutional/organisational support in facilitating such improvements.

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More than rugby: A scoping review of coaches in rugby

Cited by 3 publications

References 143 publications

Innovation in sport medicine and science: a global social network analysis of stakeholder collaboration in rugby union

Innovation in sport medicine and science: a global social network analysis of stakeholder collaboration in rugby union

The state of play for contact training and coaching in women's rugby

A global survey exploring tackle training knowledge, attitudes and practices of women's rugby union coaches

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