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April 1, 2026Open Access

Can Specific Strength and Power Measures Predict On-Field Accelerative Ability in Male Rugby Union Players

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ILIeuan Scott Thomas Leigh

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Validation study reveals complexity in predicting acceleration in rugby players, suggesting new training insights.

Key Points

  • This research investigates how strength and power relate to accelerative ability in male rugby union players.
  • Measured strength and power across a Super Rugby season.
  • Utilized GPS timing for 10-metre sprints and assessed strength multiple times.
  • Applied linear mixed effects models to analyze relationships between variables.
  • Acceleration showed no significant relationship with power (r = 0.19) or strength (r = 0.11).
  • Delta-delta analysis revealed weak correlations between strength and acceleration (r = 0.05) and power and acceleration (r = 0.04).
  • Moderate correlation found between strength and power (r = 0.43).

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Ieuan Scott Thomas Leigh (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ccb6fd16edfba7beb88cc2https://doi.org/10.82348/our-archive.00079
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