New Zealand Rugby

Nov 22, 2024 | jsams.org | New Zealand Rugby

KeywordsMotion captureHeadConcussionBiomechanicsGet full text accessLog in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References1. Gabbett, T.J. ∙ Jenkins, D.G. ∙ Abernethy, B. Physical collisions and injury in professional rugby league match-playJ Sci Med Sport. 2011; 14:210-2152. National Rugby League. Stats Players: NRL Telstra Premiership 2020 Tackles. https://www.nrl.com/stats/players/?competition=111&season=2019&stat=3. Accessed 2020 4 Nov. 3. Quarrie, K.L. ∙ Hopkins, W.G. ∙ Anthony, M.J. ...

May 16, 2024 | jsams.org | Danielle N. Salmon |New Zealand Rugby |Marelise Badenhorst

AbstractUnderstanding key stakeholders' perceptions around the value of baseline testing, as well as barriers or facilitators experienced as part of the process, may assist with the decision-making process of whether to implement baseline testing in community sport. This study explored coaches, players and physiotherapists' perceptions of the perceived value, barriers and facilitators of baseline testing as part of New Zealand Rugby's (NZR) community concussion initiative.

May 5, 2024 | jsams.org | Ross Tucker |Kenneth L Quarrie |New Zealand Rugby |Andrew Gardner

AbstractTo ascertain how the three-dimensional shoulder kinematics of tacklers alter when performing four legal types of front-on, one-on-one, rugby-style torso tackles. Controlled laboratory study. Three-dimensional motion capture measured the movements of 15 male amateur-level rugby code players (24.3 ± 6.1 years) who were instructed by an expert coach to perform four sets of 10 front-on, one-on-one tackles.

Sep 7, 2023 | link.springer.com | New Zealand Rugby

AbstractThe aim of this study was to examine the cumulative head acceleration event (HAE) exposure in male rugby players from the Under-13 (U13) to senior club level over 4 weeks of matches and training during the 2021 community rugby season. This prospective, observational cohort study involved 328 male rugby players.