Position specific peak running demands, and influence of bout type in professional rugby union

There are meaningful differences between position groups in peak running intensity in professional rugby union, and substitute players perform lower peak intensity running than whole or starters.

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PLoS ONE
Published
2025-04-04
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0320286
Citations
2
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Sports Performance and Training
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Field-Weighted Citation Impact
3.44
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Position specific peak running demands, and influence of bout type in professional rugby union

Daniel J. Glassbrook, Lewis Williams, Kevin McShane
2 citations
PLoS ONE
Sports Performance and Training
3.44
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Position specific peak running demands, and influence of bout type in professional rugby union

Daniel J. Glassbrook, Lewis Williams, Kevin McShane
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Abstract

There are meaningful differences between position groups in peak running intensity in professional rugby union, and substitute players perform lower peak intensity running than whole or starters.

PLoS ONEVol. 20(4)
Durham University (GB), The Football Association (GB), Manchester City Football Club (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 10%
Sports Performance and Training
3.44
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