Sprint Performance in Rugby Players: A Systematic Review

Turiman, Sharul Nizam; Ahmad, Zair Asrar; Johari, Nasrul Hadi

doi:10.1007/978-981-16-4115-2_20

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“…The difference in sprint time performance between sex, positions, and competitive level (amateur and professional) in rugby players is consistent in the literature 21 . The literature review that compared professional and amateur adult female athletes identified a small ES (d = -0.25) in the 10 m sprint, and a large ES (d = -1.50) in the 40 m sprint 2 .…”

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Comparison of physical fitness and game demands between young female rugby sevens athletes in different sports development contexts

Müller,

Silva,

Veiga

et al. 2024

Motriz. Rev. Ed. Fis. UNESP

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Aim: This study aimed to compare the physical and game demands among young women rugby sevens athletes inserted in a long-term athlete development process (LTAD) and selected to the national team. Methods: Twenty-four athletes were recruited in two different contexts: thirteen participants were inserted in the LTAD process (VSR) and eleven Brazilian athletes were selected for the youth national team (BRA). One-repetition-maximum tests, jumping performance, sprint times, and aerobic capacity determined the physical performance and GPS recorded the game demands in the national championship. T-tests for independent samples and Mann-Whitney were used to compare the groups, and effect size (ES) was presented using Cohen's d. Results: 10-m sprint time (p = 0.001; ES = 1.47), 30-m sprint time (p = 0.005; ES = 1.42), sprint distance (p = 0.030; ES = 1.14) and distance in zone 5 (p = 0.040; ES = 0.92) showed differences between groups, with better results in BRA. Moreover, VSR athletes covered greater distances in zone 1 while BRA had greater distances in zone 4, with moderate ES. The strength, power of lower limbs, and aerobic fitness variables did not present significant differences between the groups. However, VSR had the highest mean in squat jump and countermovement jump, with moderate ES. Conclusion: Speed in physical tests and game demands differentiated the groups, and these parameters are essential for selection for the national team. However, the LTAD process can bring physical

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confidence: 88%

Comparison of physical fitness and game demands between young female rugby sevens athletes in different sports development contexts

Müller,

Silva,

Veiga

et al. 2024

Motriz. Rev. Ed. Fis. UNESP

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Influence of Boot Studs on Rugby Players’ Sprinting Performance

Turiman

Johari

2023

Lecture Notes in Bioengineering

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Influence of boot stud shapes and pitch surfaces on rugby players’ sprinting performance

Turiman,

Johari

2023

Malaysian Journal of Movement, Health &Amp; Exercise

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Introduction: In rugby, a player’s sprinting prowess emerges as a pivotal determinant for bridging the gap to opponents and eluding their pursuit. Hence, a proper rugby boot assumes paramount importance in enhancing sprinting capabilities. However, the tropical climate conditions in Malaysia, with high temperatures, humidity and heavy rainfall, possess the potential to rapidly degrade rugby pitch conditions, thereby exerting a pronounced impact on sprinting performance. Aims: This study aims to investigate the influence of different boot studs and pitch surfaces on the sprinting performance of junior rugby players. Methods: A cohort of 36 rugby players completed the sprinting tests with different boot stud shapes, i.e. cone, triangular and blade shapes, on normal, puddle and muddy surfaces. Fully automated timing gates were placed at the 0 m and 40 m mark along the track. Data obtained from the experiments were recorded for the statistical analysis using the repeated-measure analysis of variance. Results: The results revealed that the players’ sprinting performance declined by an average of 1.26% on the puddle pitch surface and by 16.51% on the muddy pitch surface using all types of boots. It was also discovered that the sprinting performance of players in the overweight and obese categories dropped by an average of 8.5% and 12.73% on all types of pitch surfaces, respectively. On muddy pitch surfaces, players in all positions and body mass index categories who used boots with cone and triangle studs had better sprinting performance when compared to blade studs. Conclusions: In essence, this study demonstrated the sprinting evaluation framework on various pitch conditions. Furthermore, it imparts invaluable technical insights to rugby players and coaches in selecting appropriate boots, particularly within Malaysia’s distinctive climatic and pitch conditions.

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Sprint Performance in Rugby Players: A Systematic Review

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Comparison of physical fitness and game demands between young female rugby sevens athletes in different sports development contexts

Comparison of physical fitness and game demands between young female rugby sevens athletes in different sports development contexts

Influence of Boot Studs on Rugby Players’ Sprinting Performance

Influence of boot stud shapes and pitch surfaces on rugby players’ sprinting performance

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