But who can deny Dupont as the best player in 2024 right now? PSDT was a close second but Antoine has played consistently well this year, and the stats are proof. P PW 82 days ago Here's my Rugby Pass column on those players who I thought were unlucky to miss out. Cheers, ...
As a young player, this was a good lesson for me – when 79kgs hits a player of 112 kgs with average technique the bigger, stronger player will always win. After this incident I was brutally honest with myself. While I was in good shape and really fit (20 on theYoYo), I needed t...
Injury prevention programmes targeted at muscle strengthening, proprioception, resistance training, and player techniques including tackle height have been reported to reduce the risk of injury in rugby players.This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access. ...
The lower extremity is the most commonly injured body region among rugby players, with an overall incidence of 47 injuries per 1000 player-match-hours and an average of 19 days of missed play.5 Injuries at the thigh, particularly those involving the hamstring muscle and thigh hematomas, account...
I agree with the general message of the editorial suggesting that the importance of size in the professional and the international game may prompt schoolboy rugby players to use muscle-building substances such as anabolic androgenic steroids to expedite their growth. I also support the notion of a...
By analyzing data such as player statistics, game conditions, and opponent strengths, machine learning algorithms can provide insights that help players improve their performance on the field or court. For example, by identifying areas for improvement in their game or predicting the strategies of ...
FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST The article details some of the most unforgettable debut performances of selected rugby players. They include French rugby player Abdel Benazzi, New Zealan... J Steffen - 《Nz Rugby World》 被引量: 0发表: 2010年 加载更多 ...
we draw attention to the fact that athletes’ nutritional strategies may also depend on weight and body composition goals for each player [13]. This may be even more evident in developing rugby players during the pre-season, when physiological and body composition adaptation is targeted [14]. ...
The coach has a responsibility to ensure that no requirement of the match plan is beyond the skill level or understanding of any player. This point is extremely important during tournament programs where time is limited. Often the most effective plans are ones that are kept simple and the major...
This begs the questions ‘who are the world’s greatest players?’ and of course, ‘who is the best rugby player in the world?’ Naturally, with so many stellar individuals at the peak of their powers, there’s white-hot debate around this topic and it’s not simply a matter of ...