Testing methods and physical qualities of male age grade rugby union players: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Rugby union match demands are complex, requiring the development of multiple physical qualities concurrently. Quantifying the physical qualities of age grade rugby union players is vital for practitioners to support athlete preparation and long-term development. AIM:This systematic review aimed to identify the methods used to quantify the physical qualities of male age grade (≤ Under-20) rugby union players, present the normative values for physical qualities, and compare physical qualities between age grades and positions. METHODS:Electronic databases were systematically reviewed from the earliest record to November 2019 using key words relating to sex, age, sport and physical testing. RESULTS:Forty-two studies evaluated the physical qualities of age grade rugby union players.

SUBMITTER: Owen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7272054 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature