Practice to pitch: The relationship between force-velocity profiles and match-day performance of semi-professional rugby union players.

Introduction: This exploratory study aimed to assess the relationship between athlete neuromuscular performance and rugby performance indicators. Specifically, the study looked at the force-velocity profiles (FVPs) derived from four common resistance exercises and their relationship with rugby performance indicators (RPIs).

Methods: The study recruited twenty-two semi-professional male rugby players (body mass 102.