Match profiles for establishing position specific rehabilitation for rugby union players

The aim of this study was to quantify and describe the frequency and type of actions in terms of playing positions. We collected data from 48 matches at the 2007 Rugby World Cup. We found statistically significant differences between forwards and backs in many of the studied variables. The back row...

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Published in:International journal of performance analysis in sport 2013-08, Vol.13 (2), p.567-571
Main Authors: Villarejo, Diego, Palao, José Manuel, Toro, Enrique Ortega
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Match analysis
Performance analysis
rehabilitation
team sports
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Summary:The aim of this study was to quantify and describe the frequency and type of actions in terms of playing positions. We collected data from 48 matches at the 2007 Rugby World Cup. We found statistically significant differences between forwards and backs in many of the studied variables. The back row playing position obtained higher average total runs in the following variables: attempted tackles, made tackles, ruck and maul, and run tight. The results can be used as reference values for designing rehabilitation protocols in the stages of recovery for each position, in terms of type of exercise, volume and intensity.
ISSN:2474-8668
1474-8185
1474-8185
DOI:10.1080/24748668.2013.11868670