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View article: ‘I feel more comfortable in contact with similar-sized players’: male youth rugby union players’ perceptions of bio-banded training
‘I feel more comfortable in contact with similar-sized players’: male youth rugby union players’ perceptions of bio-banded training Open
The results suggest using bio-banded grouping for training, as an adjunct to chronological age grouping, may positively contribute to the holistic development of male youth players in rugby union irrespective of maturity status.
View article: Recovery strategies in elite level rugby union players and positional considerations - scoping review
Recovery strategies in elite level rugby union players and positional considerations - scoping review Open
Background: Rugby union training and competition results in task specific fatigue. As a result, it is essential that practitioners working in elite rugby settings identify and understand the position specific demands placed upon players an…
View article: An Evidence-Based Approach to Utilizing Cold Therapies for Post-Exercise Recovery
An Evidence-Based Approach to Utilizing Cold Therapies for Post-Exercise Recovery Open
Whilst cold therapies such as cold-water immersion are regularly used in practice, the practical application does not always align with best practices. In this commentary, we highlight the key components of the British Association of Sport…
View article: ‘Athletes’, ‘Talents’, and ‘Players’: Conceptual Distinctions and Considerations for Researchers and Practitioners
‘Athletes’, ‘Talents’, and ‘Players’: Conceptual Distinctions and Considerations for Researchers and Practitioners Open
View article: The characteristics of within match play acceleration and deceleration activity in international hockey
The characteristics of within match play acceleration and deceleration activity in international hockey Open
This investigation identified the common characteristics of both acceleration and deceleration in senior male international field hockey matches.The aim was to identify these characteristics on a positional basis.The activity of 24 players…
View article: A Comparison of Peak Intensity Periods across Male Field Hockey Competitive Standards
A Comparison of Peak Intensity Periods across Male Field Hockey Competitive Standards Open
This investigation aimed to compare the international level peak intensity period of male field hockey players to those experienced during professional and amateur club hockey match play. Twenty-seven players from an international squad we…
View article: Investigating the Effect of Individual Rotations on the Physical and Physiological Performance in Elite Female Field Hockey Players
Investigating the Effect of Individual Rotations on the Physical and Physiological Performance in Elite Female Field Hockey Players Open
To quantify the rotational demands of elite female field hockey with respect to position. Twenty-eight (n = 28) elite international field hockey players were recruited during the 2018–2020 seasons. Players were monitored with GPS technolog…
View article: Position-specific countermovement jump characteristics of elite Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 athletes
Position-specific countermovement jump characteristics of elite Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 athletes Open
Rugby union (RU) is an intermittent team sport, with diverse playing positions, played internationally by both men and women. Considerable scientific attention has been devoted to men’s RU, however despite the growth in the women’s profess…
View article: Forearm electromyographic activity during the deadlift exercise is affected by grip type and sex
Forearm electromyographic activity during the deadlift exercise is affected by grip type and sex Open
Muscle activation, peak velocity (PV) and perceived technical difficulty while using three grip variations and three loads during a deadlift exercise (DL) were examined. Twenty-nine resistance-trained athletes (15 males, age: 22.2 ± 2.7 ye…
View article: Changes in performance markers and wellbeing in elite senior professional rugby union players during a pre-season period: Analysis of the differences across training phases
Changes in performance markers and wellbeing in elite senior professional rugby union players during a pre-season period: Analysis of the differences across training phases Open
View article: No Effect of Partial-Body Cryotherapy on Restoration of Countermovement Jump or Well-Being Performance in Elite Rugby Union Players During the Competitive Phase of the Season
No Effect of Partial-Body Cryotherapy on Restoration of Countermovement Jump or Well-Being Performance in Elite Rugby Union Players During the Competitive Phase of the Season Open
Purpose : Partial body cryotherapy (PBC) has been shown to be beneficial for postexercise recovery; however, no study has demonstrated the effectiveness of PBC for recovery following elite rugby union training. Rugby union is a unique spor…
View article: Assessing the frequency and magnitude of match impacts accrued during an elite rugby union playing season
Assessing the frequency and magnitude of match impacts accrued during an elite rugby union playing season Open
The aim of this study was to identify position-related differences in absolute and relative match impacts in rugby union. Thirty-eight subjects were tracked, using GPS units containing inertial sensors, across one full playing season (n = …
View article: Recovery and restoration of performance in elite level Rugby Union
Recovery and restoration of performance in elite level Rugby Union Open
Fatigue in the days post rugby union match play is expected, yet accurate assessment of fatigue needs to be quantified via specific performance testing, to better advise practitioners regarding likely position-specific time-course of recov…