Predicting try scoring in super 14 rugby union – the development of a superior attacking team scoring system

Lim, E.F.H.; Lay, Brendan; Dawson, Brian; Wallman, Karen; Anderson, Scott

doi:10.1080/24748668.2011.11868565

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“…In summary, these findings suggest that for the Rugby World Cup final, defensive play may have a greater impact on the outcome of the match than attacking play and suggest that a kicking based game supported by an effective defensive structure is more likely to lead to winning a match than a possession based game. Studies on rugby union (Bishop and Barnes, 2013; Hawkes, 2011; Lim et al, 2011; Seuront, 2013) typically show that approximately 50% of the game is spent defending, therefore, success in rugby union is to a large degree dependent on the defensive strategies of a team.…”

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Statistical Review and Match Analysis of Rugby World Cups Finals

Vaz

Hendricks

Kraak

2019

Journal of Human Kinetics

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The aim of this study was to describe the game related statistics and match analysis of rugby world cups finals from 1987 to 2015. Video recordings of all (n = 8 matches) rugby world cup finals were used for the purpose of this study. Games were analysed using the video analysis software (Sports code V8.9, Sportstec, Australia) and supplementary data were collected from the official reports published by the International Rugby Board and from webpages of Rugby World Cups. Magnitude of differences between the winners and losers was assessed mechanistically. Only 5 tries in total were scored in the last 8 rugby world cup finals. The main two modes of scoring points were penalty kicks and drop goals. Winning teams attempted more penalty kicks, yet seemed to miss more. The number of drop goals was similar between winning and losing teams. These findings highlight the significance of having an on form place-kicker and from a defensive perspective, conceding fewer penalties in kickable positions. Winners of the Rugby World Cup final won more scrums and lost few line-outs, emphasising the importance of winning the set-pieces. Further establishment of these variables and their influence on performance may be used to evaluate team performances and plan more effective tactical approaches to competition

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Statistical Review and Match Analysis of Rugby World Cups Finals

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Kraak

2019

Journal of Human Kinetics

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“…Gamelens (STATS LLC) was used to conduct notational analysis to quantify the individual player performances of starters and substitutes during the 10-min time period before and after a substitution, respectively. A list of KPIs and their operational definitions were created based on the findings of previous studies 3–5,7 and used during the notational analysis (Table 1).…”

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“…A list of KPIs and their operational definitions were created based on the findings of previous studies 3–5,7 and used during the notational analysis (Table 1).…”

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“… Note: Operational definitions based on work presented by Lim et al., 3,7 Smart et al., 4 and Yahed et al. 5 …”

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“…The use of KPIs in rugby to evaluate and monitor performance is common practice, and a more thorough evaluation of a player's impact may be achieved with the addition of KPIs such as ruck involvements, line-breaks, tackle-breaks, and scrum and lineout involvements, which have been captured in previous literature. 3–5 Grouping each individual KPI into similar categories based on the match-phase (i.e. attacking or defending) may also help overcome the issues surrounding low frequencies of individual variable observations.…”

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Analysing the short-term impact of substitutes vs. starters in international rugby

Michael

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International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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The aim of this study was to compare the short-term performance of substitute players to starting players during International Rugby Union matches and determine how this performance was influenced by playing position, the timing of the substitution and the score margin between teams. Individual player performances (n = 298) for substitutes and the starters they replaced were observed across 17 matches played between tier 1 rugby nations. Performance was categorised as the total number of involvements, the number of attacking and defensive involvements, as well as the effectiveness of a player's performance for each of the above involvement categories. Results revealed forward substitutes performed more total ( p = 0.001, ES = 0.61), attacking ( p = 0.026, ES = 0.32) and defensive ( p = 0.023, ES = 0.31) involvements than forward starters; however, there were no differences found for backs ( p = 0.819–0.911). In addition, it was observed that an increase in score margin at the time of substitution led to a decrease in the total and attacking involvements per minute that a substitute performed, but an increase in defensive involvements for both forwards and backs. These findings provide a platform for coaches to make tactical decisions regarding substitution patterns during International Rugby matches. Specifically, coaches should prioritise forward substitutions over back substitutions, and implement tactical changes earlier in the second half to gain an advantage over the opposition.

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Match Analysis and Player Characteristics in Rugby Sevens

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Rugby sevens is a contact sport contested by two teams of seven players who compete over two 7-min halves, most frequently played in a tournament style. The IRB Sevens World Series is thought of as the preeminent rugby sevens competition in the world and has grown in competitiveness from its inception in 2000. The decision to include rugby sevens in the 2016 Olympics is likely to increase the global profile and participation in the game. Many rugby sevens players concurrently compete in 15-a-side rugby union as backs and loose forwards; however, a continued increase in the popularity of rugby sevens will likely see the emergence of the specialist rugby sevens player. Often thought of as the abbreviated version of rugby union, rugby sevens is played under nearly identical laws and on the same field dimensions as the 15-man code. However, research has shown the movement demands of rugby sevens and rugby union are dissimilar, with rugby sevens players spending a larger proportion of the game running at high intensity (≥ 5 m s(-1)). Given the dissimilarity in match demands in conjunction with differences in the competition structure between the codes, it appears the considerable depth of literature specific to performance in rugby union may be of little value for the preparation of rugby sevens players. Investigations of the physical characteristics of rugby sevens players show backs are lighter and shorter than forwards, while players across all positions possess a lean body composition. International rugby sevens players have similar speed characteristics to rugby union backs across distances of 10-30 m; however, rugby sevens players appear to have superior intermittent aerobic endurance. Despite being of likely importance, little is known of the strength and power characteristics of rugby sevens players. Research into the speed and aerobic endurance characteristics of rugby sevens players has not distinguished between backs and forwards and, as such, it is unclear whether differences exist between the position groups.

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Predicting try scoring in super 14 rugby union – the development of a superior attacking team scoring system

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Statistical Review and Match Analysis of Rugby World Cups Finals

Statistical Review and Match Analysis of Rugby World Cups Finals

Analysing the short-term impact of substitutes vs. starters in international rugby

Match Analysis and Player Characteristics in Rugby Sevens

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