6. Study by Appelby et. Al
Study over two years to
determine strength gain of
professional rugby players.
Results show gains are
signifcant
Review states that continued
training required to maintain
or improve current level.
http://journals.lww.com/ns
ca-
jscr/Abstract/publishahead/
Changes_in_Strength_Over_a
_Two_Year_Period_in.98560.
aspx
7. •Increased professionalism
•Change in rules, speed and tactics
•The rugby player needs to have the
right physical attributes to succeed.
•Current players physical attributes
more an advanced then players as
few as 10 years ago.
8.
9. Resistance to muscular
contraction to build the
strength, anaerobic endurance,
and size of skeletal muscles
Including resistance and weight
training
Weight training involves a
manipulation of the number of
repetitions (reps), sets, tempo,
exercise types, and weight
moved to cause desired increases
in strength, endurance, and size.
10. Based around the technical aspects of a running style/motion
An S and C coach would target the ‘form’ of a player’s running style
to try and aid in his maximum output
11. By Harrison and Bourke
Study directly about speed
training and its benefits to a
rugby player
Results show a decrease in time
over 5m and 30m sprints
http://journals.lww.com/nsca-
jscr/Abstract/2009/01000/The_E
ffect_of_Resisted_Sprint_Trainin
g_on_Speed.40.aspx
12. Many different types of fitness
training including interval
training, long distance running,
Fartlek and Beep Tests
Essentially, the S and C coach
determines what kind of fitness
the team needs, and trains them
accordingly.
Sport specific or cross code
training – cycling, swimming etc.
13.
14. Refers to the diet of a player
Aids in preparation and recovery
Also can include training
supplements
Used to aid in weight gain/loss
15. The amount of equipment
open to a S + C is almost
endless. Rings, medicine balls,
dumbbells, ladders etc
16. By Cunniffe et. Al
Insight into the physical demands
and exertions on a rugby union
player
The players exercised at 80-85%
of their V̇o2max during the game
Mean heart rate of 172beats per
minute
http://journals.lww.com/nsca-
jscr/Abstract/2009/07000/An_Ev
aluation_of_the_Physiological_De
mands_of.21.aspx
21. Massive improvements
in weight gain over a 3
month period
Link to Ben Norcott interview:
http://vikingsrugby.com.au/ph
oto-and-video-galleries/player-
interviews-2012/interview-
with-ben-norcott/