Abstract
This research aimed to describe and to correlate anthropometric variables and physical performance of amateur Rugby Union athletes. Anthropometric and physical assessments were conducted with athletes (n = 23). For data presentation, were used mean and standard deviation (SD), comparisons considering team position, and were conducted linear Pearson correlations. Were registered VO2max of 40.8 ± 6 ml•kg-1•min-1, flexibility of 23.5 ± 8,3 cm, 25 ± 12.6 repetitions in the YMCA test, squat 1RM of 85.5 ± 34,9 and 34,4 ± 8,6 cm in the vertical jump. For the RAST, the average of sprint time was 6.3 ± 0.5 s and the fatigue index was 7.7 ± 3.7%. Among the significant correlations, were pointed: i) body mass and circumferences with the squat 1RM and YMCA bench press; ii) between VO2max and RAST and ii) Illinois agility test and vertical jump with RAST performance. It was concluded that there are significant correlations between different variables evaluated, these Rugby players have low physical fitness, backs exhibit higher aerobic fitness and forwards are stronger.
KEYWORDS
Sport; Anthropometry; Athletic performance; Regression analysis
