An Audit of Sport Nutrition Services Within Male and Female International Rugby Union: Implications for Research and Practice.

ABSTRACT: To critically evaluate sport nutrition services available to male and female international rugby unions. Fifteen participants, representing 16 international rugby unions, including nine female and seven male teams (one participant worked with both a female and male union), responded to an online survey. Twelve of the unions recruited were ranked in the top 10 globally by World Rugby. Twelve unions employed accredited nutrition practitioners with significant experience (> 5 years: n = 5; > 10 years: n = 4) and advanced qualifications (master's degrees: n = 8; doctorates: n = 2). Three unions did not employ a qualified nutrition practitioner (female: n = 2; male: n = 1). Full-time employment was more common among nutrition practitioners serving male (n = 4/5) versus female (n = 3/6) unions.

SUBMITTER: Wilson L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11781356 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature