The relationship between physical qualities and contact technique in academy rugby union players

Author:

den Hollander Steve123ORCID,Lambert Michael12,Jones Ben12456,Hendricks Sharief124ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Division of Physiological Sciences, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

2. Health through Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Sport Research Centre (HPALS), Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

3. Western Province Rugby Academy, Cape Town, South Africa

4. Carnegie Applied Rugby Research (CARR) Centre, Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK

5. Leeds Rhinos Rugby League Club, Leeds, UK

6. England Performance Unit, The Rugby Football League, Leeds, UK

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between physical qualities and contact technique proficiency in rugby union players. Thirty-eight (n = 38) male academy rugby union players participated in the study. Physical measures of anthropometry, functional mobility, strength endurance, strength, power, speed, agility, and anaerobic and aerobic endurance were assessed. Tackler, ball-carrier, and ruck technique were assessed using video analysis of a standardised two-on-two contact drill. Seven physical qualities were moderately associated with tackler technique; Push-ups (r2 = 0.2; β = 0.04; p = 0.005; ES = 0.26), Sit-ups (r2 = 0.2; β = 0.08; p = 0.004; ES = 0.27), Relative 1RM Bench Press (r2 = 0.2; β = 2.32; p = 0.003; ES = 0.29), Broad Jump (r2 = 0.2; β = 0.03; p = 0.009; ES = 0.22), Agility (r2 = 0.2; β = −0.47; p = 0.019; ES = 0.19), 40m-Speed with Ball (r2 = 0.1; β = 0.93; p = 0.027; ES = 0.16) and Functional Mobility (r2 = 0.2; β = 0.16; p = 0.007; ES = 0.25). There was a large association between ball-carrier technique and Medicine Ball Throw (r2 = 0.3; β = 1.13; p = 0.001; ES = 0.37), and a moderate association between ruck technique and agility without (r2 = 0.2; β = −0.75; p = 0.005; ES = 0.21) and with (r2 = 0.2; β = −0.55; p = 0.015; ES = 0.29) the ball. The findings demonstrate the important contribution of physical strength and conditioning to contact technique in rugby union players. Contact technique training should be accompanied with physical strength and conditioning, as improvements in physical qualities may serve as foundational components to underpin improvements in technique.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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