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- Title
The World Rugby and International Rugby Players Contact Load Guidelines: From conception to implementation and the future.
- Authors
Starling, L. T.; Tucker, R.; Quarrie, K.; Schmidt, J.; Hassanein, O.; Smith, C.; Flahive, S.; Morris, C.; Lancaster, S.; Mellalieu, S.; Curran, O.; Gill, N.; Clarke, W.; Davies, P.; Harrington, M.; Falvey, E.
- Abstract
Managing training load in rugby union is crucial for optimising performance and injury prevention. Contact training warrants attention because of higher overall injury and head impact risk, yet players must develop physical, technical, and mental skills to withstand the demands of the game. To help coaches manage contact loads in professional rugby, World Rugby and International Rugby Players convened an expert working group. They conducted a global survey with players to develop contact load guidelines. This commentary aims to describe the contact load guidelines and their implementation, and identify areas where future work is needed to support their evolution.
- Subjects
RUGBY football players; RUGBY football; RUGBY Union football; HEAD injuries; PREVENTION of injury
- Publication
South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 2023, Vol 35, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1015-5163
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.17159/2078-516X/2023/v35i1a16376