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The Perceptions of Elite Professional Rugby League Players and Staff on the National Rugby League Annual Calendar: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Lewis A FazackerleyGeoffrey M MinettJames D ClarkVincent G Kelly
Published in: Sports medicine - open (2023)
The results of this study convey important implications for the NRL, emphasising a need to review their annual training and competitive calendar, or to implement specific strategies to enhance the well-being of minority groups. The findings from this study should be considered when discussing the ideal length and structure of the match calendar to support players' physical and mental welfare.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • physical activity
  • primary care
  • quality improvement
  • long term care