E Rienzi1, T Reilly, C Malkin. 1. Unisport, Centro de Evaluacion y Orientation Fisica-Deportiva, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: To describe anthropometric and match performance profiles of international Rugby Sevens players and explore correlations between anthropometric characteristics and work-rates in matches. METHODS: Profiles were compared by means of multivariate analysis and correlation techniques. SETTINGS: measurements were made on players participating in the 1996 International Rugby Sevens tournament in Uruguay. SUBJECTS: Thirty male players. MEASURES: work-rate analysis during matches (n = 30) and a comprehensive anthropometry profile of 27 of the 30 players. RESULTS: Forwards had more mass (whole-body, adipose tissue, muscle) than backs, jogged more frequently and paused more often. High intensity activity was negatively correlated with muscle mass and with mesomorphy. CONCLUSIONS: Anthropometric features are related to components of match play in Rugby Sevens but do not necessarily determine whether a game is won or lost.
BACKGROUND: To describe anthropometric and match performance profiles of international Rugby Sevens players and explore correlations between anthropometric characteristics and work-rates in matches. METHODS: Profiles were compared by means of multivariate analysis and correlation techniques. SETTINGS: measurements were made on players participating in the 1996 International Rugby Sevens tournament in Uruguay. SUBJECTS: Thirty male players. MEASURES: work-rate analysis during matches (n = 30) and a comprehensive anthropometry profile of 27 of the 30 players. RESULTS: Forwards had more mass (whole-body, adipose tissue, muscle) than backs, jogged more frequently and paused more often. High intensity activity was negatively correlated with muscle mass and with mesomorphy. CONCLUSIONS: Anthropometric features are related to components of match play in Rugby Sevens but do not necessarily determine whether a game is won or lost.
Authors: Manuel Rodríguez Macías; Francisco Javier Giménez Fuentes-Guerra; Manuel Tomás Abad Robles Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-06-13 Impact factor: 4.614