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  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Physical Therapy

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  • Rugby league demands high levels of strength and power.
  • Understanding physical differences between elite and subelite female athletes is crucial for targeted training.
  • Positional differences (forwards vs. backs) may influence these physical profiles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare strength and power profiles between elite and subelite female rugby league athletes.
  • To investigate differences based on playing position (forwards and backs).
  • To identify key physical characteristics distinguishing performance levels.

Main Methods:

  • Fifty-one female rugby league athletes (elite and subelite) were assessed.
  • Tests included anthropometry, 3-repetition maximum (3RM) trap bar deadlift and bench press.
  • Countermovement jump, squat jump, and drop jump tests were performed using dual force plates.

Main Results:

  • Elite athletes exhibited significantly greater maximal strength (trap bar deadlift, bench press) and peak power (countermovement jump, squat jump).
  • Elite players showed distinct jump strategies with longer eccentric/concentric durations and higher concentric impulse.
  • Forwards were heavier and produced greater squat jump take-off force compared to backs.

Conclusions:

  • Elite female rugby league athletes possess superior maximal strength and lower-body power.
  • Distinct movement strategies in jumping differentiate elite from subelite players.
  • Strength and conditioning programs should address maximal strength, power, and position-specific needs.