The contributing external load factors to internal load during small-sided games in professional rugby union players.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aimed to investigate which external load variables were associated with internal load during three small-sided games (SSG) in professional rugby union players.

Methods

Forty professional rugby union players (22 forwards, 18 backs) competing in the English Gallagher Premiership were recruited. Three different SSGs were designed: one for backs, one for forwards, and one for both backs and forwards. General linear mixed-effects models were implemented with internal load as dependent variable quantified using Stagno's training impulse, and external load as independent variables quantified using total distance, high-speed (>61% top speed) running distance, average acceleration-deceleration, PlayerLoad™, PlayerLoad™ slow (<2 m·s^-1), number of get

SUBMITTER: Zanin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9975384 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature