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Table 1 Summary of performance markers derived from global positioning system (GPS) and performance analysis data

From: Match play performance characteristics that predict post-match creatine kinase responses in professional rugby union players

 

Forwards

Backs

Performance analysis

n = 30

n = 27

Game time (min)

80 ± 13

87 ± 11a

Tackles

5 ± 3

4 ± 3

Hit-ups

5 ± 2

5 ± 3

Contacts hit

15 ± 6c

6 ± 4

Total impacts

25 ± 9c

15 ± 7

Scrum number

13 ± 5c

0 ± 0

GPS

n = 23

n = 22

Distance (m)

4906 ± 902

5959 ± 1013b

m.min-1

60.4 ± 7.8

67.8 ± 8.2b

Sprint number

7 ± 6

18 ± 6c

Sprinting (m)

121 ± 112

333 ± 122c

High-speed running (m)

231 ± 167

509 ± 150c

Total contacts

31 ± 14c

16 ± 7

  1. Value significantly greater than other positional group a< 0.05 b< 0.01 c< 0.001.
  2. m metres; m.min-1 metres per min; min minutes.
  3. Data presented as mean ± SD.