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Performance Science Domains: Contemporary Strategies for Teams Preparing for the Rugby World Cup

Liam Kilduff Orcid Logo, David B. Pyne Orcid Logo, Christian J. Cook Orcid Logo

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, Volume: 18, Issue: 9, Pages: 1085 - 1088

Swansea University Author: Liam Kilduff Orcid Logo

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Purpose: As the start of the 10th Rugby Union World Cup approaches performance staff will be working on the final elements of their team's preparation. Much of this planning and preparation will be underpinned by the latest performance science research. In this invited commentary we discuss con...

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Published in: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
ISSN: 1555-0265 1555-0273
Published: Human Kinetics 2023
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URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63886
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Abstract: Purpose: As the start of the 10th Rugby Union World Cup approaches performance staff will be working on the final elements of their team's preparation. Much of this planning and preparation will be underpinned by the latest performance science research. In this invited commentary we discuss contemporary performance science research in rugby union centered around four key performance domains. First, we outline a systematic approach to developing an overall understanding of the game demands, and how performance staff can enhance the players preparedness for competition. We then move on to outline our understanding of the training science domain, followed by a brief overview of effective recovery strategies at major tournaments. Finally, we outline research in the area of competition day strategies, and how they can positively impact players readiness to compete.Conclusions: Evaluating a teams preparation for and during the Rugby Union World cup can be achieved by mapping their performance plan based on the four domains outlined above.
College: Faculty of Science and Engineering
Issue: 9
Start Page: 1085
End Page: 1088