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Performance Analysis of Professional, Semiprofessional, and Junior Elite Rugby League Match-Play Using Global Positioning Systems

  • Autores: Christopher P. McLellan, Dale I. Lovell
  • Localización: Journal of strength and conditioning research: the research journal of the NSCA, ISSN 1064-8011, Vol. 27, Nº. 12, 2013, págs. 3266-3274
  • Idioma: inglés
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  • Resumen
    • The aim of the present study was to examine the positional differences in physical performance measures of professional, semiprofessional, and junior elite rugby league match-play using portable Global Positioning Systems (GPSs). Twelve professional, 12 semiprofessional, and 18 junior elite male rugby league players were monitored during 5 regular-season competition matches using portable GPS software. The mean total distance traveled during professional (8,371 +/- 897 m) and semiprofessional (7,277 +/- 734 m) match-play was significantly (p < 0.05) greater than that traveled during elite junior (4,646 +/- 978 m) match-play. Position-specific total distance traveled and distance traveled per minute of playing time were significantly (p < 0.05) less for junior elite backs (5,768 +/- 765 m; 74 +/- 11 m[middle dot]min-1) and forwards (4,774 +/- 564 m; 82 +/- 5 m[middle dot]min-1) in comparison to those in professional (backs: 8,158 +/- 673 m; 101 +/- 8 m[middle dot]min-1 and forwards: 8,442 +/- 812 m; 98 +/- 12 m[middle dot]min-1) and semiprofessional (backs: 7,505 +/- 765 m; 94 +/- 8 m[middle dot]min-1 and forwards: 6,701 +/- 678 m; 89 +/- 8 m[middle dot]min-1) match-play. Maximum running speed, maximum sprints, and total sprint distance traveled by professional players were all significantly (p < 0.05) greater than those traveled by junior elite players but not semiprofessional players during match-play. Professional backs and forwards performed significantly (p < 0.05) more maximum sprints and traveled greater total distance during match-play in comparison to semiprofessional and junior elite players. The present findings demonstrate minimal differences in the physical performance measures of professional and semiprofessional rugby league match-play. The position-specific performance characteristics of junior elite match-play indicate that current junior elite player-development pathways may not provide adequate preparation for players transitioning into professional competition.


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