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Table 5 Characteristics of included studies from stage 2 and the psychometric properties assessed

From: A systematic review investigating measurement properties of physiological tests in rugby

Authors

Title

Purpose of the study

Age

Country

Sport

Test(s)

Construct measured

Properties evaluated

Austin et al. (2013) [24]

Reliability and sensitivity of a repeated high- intensity exercise performance test for Rugby league and Rugby Union

To examine the reliability and sensitivity of 3 repeated high-intensity exercise tests (RHIE)

24 ± 4 (Backs); 24 ± 3 (RU forwards); 24 ± 2 (RL forwards)

Australia

RL and RU

RHIE Backs test

RHIE RL Forward test RHIE RU Forward test

Repeated high-intensity exercise

Reliability

Baker (2009) [81]

Ability and validity of 3 different methods of assessing upper-body strength-endurance to distinguish playing rank in professional rugby league players

To compare the ability and validity of 3 different methods of assessing strength-endurance

Study 1 = 20.0 ± 1.2–24.9 ± 3.0 years

Study 2 = 19.5 ± 1.7–25.0 ± 3.3 years

Australia

RL

BP RTF 60% 1RM

BP RTF 60 kg

BP RTF 102.5 kg

Upper-body strength-endurance

Validity

Duthie et al. (2006) [99]

The reliability of ten-meter sprint time using different starting techniques

To compare the reliability of 10 m sprint times when using different starting techniques

17 ± 0.7 years

Australia

RU

10 m sprint test with foot start

10 m sprint test with standing start

10 m sprint test with thumb start

Speed

Reliability

Gabbett et al. (2008) [19]

Speed, change of direction, and reactive agility of Rugby League players

To investigate the discriminative ability of speed, change of direction speed, and reactive agility tests

23.6 ± 5.3 years

Australia

RL

5 m sprint test

10 m sprint test

505 test

Modified 505 test

Lrun test

Speed, Agility

Reliability, Validity

Green et al. (2011) [6]

A valid field test protocol of linear speed and agility in Rugby Union

To investigate the reliability and construct validity of a field test protocol

19 ± 1.67–19 ± 1.30 years

Ireland

RU

10 m sprint test

30 m sprint test

Change of direction speed

Speed, Agility

Reliability, Validity

Holloway et al. (2008) [70]

The Tripple-120 m shuttle test: A sport-specific test for assessing anaerobic fitness in Rugby League Players

To design a sport specific test for anaerobic endurance and compare the validity of the test with the Wingate 60-s cycle test

21.5 ± 2.15 years

Australia

RL

Tripple-120 m shuttle test

Anaerobic endurance

Validity

Johnston and Gabbett (2011) [51]

Repeated-sprint and effort ability in Rugby League players

To assess the test-retest reliability of repeated sprint and repeated effort tests

22.7 ± 2.2 years

Australia

RL

Repeated ability sprint test

Repeated effort test

Repeated sprint ability and effort

Reliability

Serpell et al. (2010) [74]

The development of a new test of agility for Rugby League.

To develop a reliable and valid agility test

>18 years

Australia

RL

Change of direction speed test

Agility

Reliability, Validity

Scott et al. (2015) [68]

Reliability and usefulness of the 30–15 Intermittent fitness test in Rugby League

Examined the reliability and usefulness of the 30 Intermittent Fitness test

15.6 ± 0.3–19.4 ± 0.5 years

Australia

RL

30–15 Intermittent fitness test

Intermittent running ability

Reliability

Ingebrigtsen et al. (2012) [97]

Yo-Yo IR2 testing of elite and sub-elite soccer players: Performance, heart rate response and correlations to other interval tests

To correlate the Yo-Yo Intermittent recovery test level 2 with other frequently used tests in elite soccer

20 ± 3–26 ± 7 years

Denmark and Norway

Soccer

Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test (level 2)

Prolonged high-intensity intermittent running ability

Validity

Deprez et al. (2014) [88]

Reliability and validity of the Yo-yo intermittent recovery test (level 1) in young soccer players

To investigate the test-retest reliability and construct validity from the Yo-Yo Intermittent recovery test level 1

12.5 ± 0.6–16.2 ± 0.6 years

Belgium

Soccer

Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test (level 1)

Prolonged high-intensity intermittent running ability

Reliability, Validity

Krustrup et al. (2003) [89]

The Yo-yo intermittent recovery test: Physiological response, reliability and validity

To examine the reproducibility and validity of the Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test level 1

Range: 25–36 years

Denmark

Soccer

Yo-yo intermittent recovery test (level 1)

Prolonged high-intensity intermittent running ability

Reliability, Validity

Krustrup et al. (2006) [98]

The Yo-Yo IR2 test: Physiological response, reliability and application to elite soccer

To examine the physiological response and reliability of the Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test level 2

Range: 22–30 years

Denmark

Soccer

Yo-yo intermittent recovery test (level 2)

Prolonged high-intensity intermittent running ability

Reliability

Markovic & Mikulic (2011) [93]

Discriminative ability of the Yo-yo intermittent recovery test (level 1) in prospective young soccer players

To evaluate the discriminative ability of the Yo-yo intermittent recovery test level 1

12.0–18.9 years

Croatia

Soccer

Yo-yo intermittent recovery test (level 1)

Prolonged high-intensity intermittent running ability

Validity

Fanchini et al. (2014) [94]

Are the Yo-yo intermittent recovery test levels 1 and 2 both useful? Reliability, responsiveness and interchangeability in young soccer players

To compare the reliability, internal responsiveness and interchangeability of the Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test level 1

17 ± 1 years

Italy

Soccer

Yo-yo intermittent recovery test (level 1)

Yo-yo intermittent recovery test (level 2)

Prolonged high-intensity intermittent running ability

Reliability, Validity Responsiveness

Buchheit & Rabbani (2014) [95]

The 30–15 Intermittent fitness test versus the Yo-yo intermittent recovery test level 1: relationship and sensitivity to training.

To examine the relationship between Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test and the 30–15 Intermittent Fitness test and compare the sensitivity of both tests to training

15.4 ± 0.5 years

Iran

Soccer

Yo-yo intermittent recovery test (level 1)

Prolonged high-intensity intermittent running ability

Validity, Responsiveness

Deprez et al. (2015) [96]

The Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test level 1 is reliable in young high-level soccer players

To investigate the test-retest reliability of the Yo-yo intermittent recovery test level 1

13.9 ± 0.5–18.1 ± 0.4 years

Belgium

Soccer

Yo-yo intermittent recovery test level 1

Prolonged high-intensity intermittent running ability

Reliability

Da Silva et al. (2011) [91]

Yo-Yo IR2 and Margaria test: Validity, reliability and maximum heart rate in young soccer players

To evaluate the reliability, construct validity of the Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test and of the Margaria test.

14 ± 0.8 years

Brazil

Soccer

Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test (level 2)

Prolonged high-intensity intermittent running ability

Reliability, Validity

De Salles et al. (2012) [90]

Validity and reproducibility of the Sargent jump test in the assessment of explosive strength in soccer players

To check the validity, inter and intra-evaluators reproducibility of the Sergeant jump test.

14.3 ± 0.66 years

Brazil

Soccer

Sargent (vertical jump) jump test

Lower-body muscular power

Reliability, Validity

Veale et al. (2010) [92]

The Yo-yo intermittent recovery test (level 1) to discriminate elite junior Australian football players

To evaluate the discriminative validity of the Yo-yo intermittent recovery test

16.6 ± 0.5 years

Australia

Australian football

Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test (level 1)

Prolonged high-intensity intermittent running ability

Validity

  1. RU = Rugby union; RL = Rugby League; Bench Press repetition-to-fatigue with resistance at 60% 1RM = BP RTF 60% 1RM; Bench Press repetition-to-fatigue with resistance at 60 kg and 102.5 kg = BP RTF 60 kg and BP RTF 102.5 kg