Sports - Rugby

Rugby requires high levels of skill combined with equally high levels of aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Player assessment requires acknowledgement of player positional differences so that individual training prescriptions may be applied.

Player characteristics:

• Front row positions demand strength and power
• Locks should be tall with a large body mass
• Loose forwards require strength and power with excellent speed, acceleration and endurance
• Inside locks require strength, speed and power
• Outside backs require considerable speed

Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
Sun Tzu

 

Player assessment may include all or a combination of the following:

• Body composition
• Leg power
• Speed
• Multiple sprint test
• Upper body strength test
• Lower body strength test
• Aerobic endurance assessment