The AFL and NRL have larger fan bases, and soccer more youth participants. Rugby union must find new ways to grow interest in the sport to reclaim its place in the Australian sporting landscape.
- Researcher at the College of Sport & Exercise Science and Institute for Health and Sport (iHeS), Victoria University
Travel is commonly perceived as “the” major factor affecting a team’s performance.
The timing of exercise can have a meaningful influence on the quality of training and recovery, especially for athletes.
Rugby is often seen as the clash of the giants and this year’s Rugby World Cup includes some mighty players. But there’s more to winning a game than just brute force.
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