ArticleJournal of human kinetics2014
Fitness profiles of elite portuguese rugby union players.
Article in Journal of human kinetics, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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- Position-Specific Differences in Physical Fitness Characteristics Among Adult Male Rugby Players-Systematic Review.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Review
- Using Anthropometric Data and Physical Fitness Scores to Predict Selection in a National U19 Rugby Union Team.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Applied Sport Science for Male Age-Grade Rugby Union in England.Sports medicine - open · 2020Review
- The Reliability of Using a Laser Device to Assess Deceleration Ability.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2019Article
- Can Positioning Systems Replace Timing Gates for Measuring Sprint Time in Ice Hockey?Frontiers in physiology · 2018Article
- A systematic review investigating measurement properties of physiological tests in rugby.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2017Article
- A systematic review protocol investigating tests for physical or physiological qualities and game-specific skills commonly used in rugby and related sports and their psychometric properties.Systematic reviews · 2016Article
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to describe the fitness profiles of senior elite Portuguese rugby players. Forty-six senior Portuguese rugby players, classified as backs (n=22; age 26.2±2.8) and forwards (n=24; age 26.7±2.9) were assessed during physical testing sessions carried out for the Portuguese National rugby team. The body composition, maximum strength and anaerobic capacity of players are hypothesized to be important physical characteristics as successful performance in rugby is predicated on the ability to undertake skilled behaviours both quickly and whilst withstanding large forces when in contact situations. No absolute differences were found between the backs and forwards for the speed performance variables although positional differences were found across all speeds when assessed relative to body mass since the forwards were significantly heavier. Coaches and the management team can use this information for monitoring progressive improvements in the physiological capacities of rugby players. These physical characteristics of elite rugby players provide normative profiles for specific positions and should form the basis of developmental programmes for adolescents.
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