Kicking from hand, kicking to touch, a punt, it goes by many names. It's a rugby skill that is essential for backline players, particularly the back three and halfbacks. You can also use our calculator to figure out your kicking velocity/angle based on your measured distance and hang time on kicks.
Category Archives: Science
Technology in Rugby
Could Unmanned AI Cameras Be the Solution to Clubs Providing Live Streaming: A Look at a Saskatchewan Start Up Company
Live streaming of matches has been an issue in BC Rugby leagues, particularly the BC Premier which should be setting the standard as the top amateur rugby competition in North America. The problems in implementing live streaming in a consistent manner across the BC Premier have been cost and manpower. The industry standard cost for live streaming a match is $500. That includes providing the camera(s), computer, internet access, mics/mixers and technical expertise. The club still has to provide commentators if they want play by play on the match, which is essential in providing a quality live stream. The alternative is to provide an in-house solution operated by technically astute volunteers, experience has shown this is not going to happen on a consistent basis.
World Rugby Updates – July 2022
World Rugby Offering Research Grants to Broaden Understanding of the Impact of Artificial Surfaces in Rugby: Application Deadline August 26th
from World Rugby
World Rugby is calling for research grant applications to help broaden understanding about the impact of the use of artificial surfaces at all levels of the sport.
The Multi-Sport Athlete
Wrestling for Rugby Coaches Session December 8th; Trail Running to Improve Balance and Footwork
I’ve always been a big believer in multi-sport athletes and how other sports can improve your rugby performance. Here are a couple of items that came across my desk.
Rugby Science
Study Identifies New Method to Diagnose Concussion Using Saliva: Salivary Concussion Test Being Commercialized
A University of Birmingham-led study of top-flight UK rugby playerscarried out in collaboration with the Rugby Football Union (RFU), Premiership Rugby, and Marker Diagnosticshas identified a method of accurately diagnosing concussion using saliva, paving the way for the first non-invasive clinical test for concussion for use in sport and other settings.
Sports Research
Research Published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine Concludes “[SARS-CoV-2] transmission risk during a rugby match is likely to be very low”
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine on February 11, 2021 titled, “SARS-CoV-2 transmission during rugby league matches: do players become infected after participating with SARS-CoV-2 positive players?” came to the following conclusion.