Lay of the land: narrative synthesis of tackle research in rugby union and rugby sevens
N Burger, M Lambert… - BMJ Open Sport & …, 2020 - bmjopensem.bmj.com
Objectives The purpose of this review was to synthesise both injury prevention and
performance tackle-related research to provide rugby stakeholders with information on …
performance tackle-related research to provide rugby stakeholders with information on …
Tackle technique and tackle-related injuries in high-level South African Rugby Union under-18 players: real-match video analysis
N Burger, MI Lambert, W Viljoen, JC Brown… - British journal of sports …, 2016 - bjsm.bmj.com
Background The high injury rate associated with rugby union is primarily due to the tackle,
and poor contact technique has been identified as a risk factor for injury. We aimed to …
and poor contact technique has been identified as a risk factor for injury. We aimed to …
Contact Technique and Concussions in the South African Under‐18 Coca‐Cola Craven Week Rugby Tournament
S Hendricks, S O'connor, M Lambert… - European journal of …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
In rugby union, understanding the techniques and events leading to concussions is
important because of the nature of the injury and the severity and potential long‐term …
important because of the nature of the injury and the severity and potential long‐term …
A global survey exploring tackle training knowledge, attitudes and practices of women's rugby union coaches
The coaching and performance context in women's rugby is not well understood, despite
growing popularity worldwide. The aim of this study was to describe the knowledge, attitudes …
growing popularity worldwide. The aim of this study was to describe the knowledge, attitudes …
Velocity and acceleration before contact in the tackle during rugby union matches
The velocity and acceleration at which the ball-carrier or tackler enters the tackle may
contribute to winning the contest and prevailing injury free. Velocity and acceleration have …
contribute to winning the contest and prevailing injury free. Velocity and acceleration have …
[HTML][HTML] Momentum and kinetic energy before the tackle in rugby union
Understanding the physical demands of a tackle in match situations is important for safe and
effective training, developing equipment and research. Physical components such as …
effective training, developing equipment and research. Physical components such as …
Technical determinants of tackle and ruck performance in international rugby union
S Hendricks, T van Niekerk, DW Sin… - Journal of sports …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
The most frequently occurring contact events in rugby union are the tackle and ruck. The
ability repeatedly to engage and win the tackle and ruck has been associated with team …
ability repeatedly to engage and win the tackle and ruck has been associated with team …
How to harness and improve on video analysis for youth rugby player safety: a narrative review
Video analysis is a useful tool for injury surveillance in rugby union. There are few video
analysis studies in the professional female game, with most studies published in the male …
analysis studies in the professional female game, with most studies published in the male …
[HTML][HTML] “It's always the bare minimum”-A qualitative study of players' experiences of tackle coaching in women's rugby union
Objectives Tackle coaching forms a cornerstone of training in rugby and is designed to
enhance performance and mitigate tackle injury. The athlete voice can help key …
enhance performance and mitigate tackle injury. The athlete voice can help key …
Video-based technical feedback and instruction improves tackling technique of community rugby union players
The aims of this study were to test the change and retention of player's overall tackling
technique and technical components following a player-specific video-based technical …
technique and technical components following a player-specific video-based technical …