The Physical Preparation of Players for the Rugby World Cup

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Title:	The Physical Preparation of Players for the Rugby World Cup
Contributor(s):	Pyne, David B (author); Cook, Christian J (author) ; Kilduff, Liam P (author)
Publication Date:	2023-09
Early Online Version:	2023-08-18
DOI:	10.1123/ijspp.2023-0242
Handle Link:	https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/59633
Open Access Link:	https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/18/9/article-p893.xml?content=fulltext
Abstract:	The quadrennial showcase of rugby is the Rugby World Cup (RWC), with the 10th Cup being held in France in September and October 2023. The RWC is the third most popular global sporting event after the soccer World Cup and the summer Olympic games. The 2022 Women’s RWC final drew a record crowd of 45,000 in New Zealand. World Rugby has the vision of a global sport for all; it can be played by individuals of all sizes, genders, and abilities. The heart of the game centers on possession of the ball, the expression of free running, and the physicality of tackling and contact.
Publication Type:	Journal Article
Source of Publication:	International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 18(9), p. 893-893
Publisher:	Human Kinetics, Inc
Place of Publication:	United States of America
ISSN:	1555-0273 1555-0265
Fields of Research (FoR) 2020:	3209 Neurosciences
Peer Reviewed:	Yes
HERDC Category Description:	C4 Letter of Note
Appears in Collections:	Journal Article School of Science and Technology