Morning based strength training improves afternoon physical performance in rugby union players.

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  • B. Crewther
  • C.J. Cook
  • L.P. Kilduff
  • B.T. Crewther
  • M. Beaven
  • D.J. West
Many International Rugby Board (IRB) sevens competitions require that two tournament stages are played over consecutive weekends, but the impact this has on player physical performance and recovery is lacking. We examined the influence of two consecutive tournaments on neuromuscular function (NMF) and muscle damage in rugby sevens players.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)317-321
JournalJournal of Science and Medicine in Sport
Volume17
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 May 2013
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