Sleep Patterns and Alertness in an Elite Super Rugby Team During a Game Week

• Published in: Journal of human kinetics Vol. 67; no. 1; pp. 111 - 121
• Main Authors: Dunican, Ian C, Higgin, Charles C, Murray, Kevin, Jones, Maddison J, Dawson, Brian, Caldwell, John A, Halson, Shona L, Eastwood, Peter R
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Poland Sciendo 05.07.2019
• Subjects: actigraphy; alertness; athletes; recovery; Section II - Exercise Physiology & Sports Medicine; alertness; actigraphy; athletes; recovery

Sleep is a vital component of preparation, performance and recovery for a Super Rugby game. The purpose of this study was to quantify sleep behaviours and alertness of professional rugby union players during training and a game. Thirty-six rugby union players from a Super Rugby team wore a wrist-act...