A comparison of activity demands between trial matches and in-season matches across multiple teams and seasons in semi-professional, male rugby league players

• Main Authors: Thomas Doering (Author), Nathan Elsworthy (Author), Dean Callaghan (Author), Ben Jones (Author), Masaru Teramoto (Author), Aaron Scanlan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Termedia Publishing House, 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Trial matches are frequently used for team preparation in rugby league competitions, making it essential to understand the demands experienced to assess their specificity to actual competition. Consequently, this study aimed to compare the activity demands between pre-season trial matches and early...