Genetics and Sport Injuries: New Perspectives for Athletic Excellence in an Italian Court of Rugby Union Players.

Several genes are involved in sport performance, especially in injuries incidence. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of , , , and genotypes and injuries in rugby players in order to find a genotype/phenotype correlation and provide useful information improving athletic performance. One-hundred male professional and semiprofessional rugby players were selected.

The Relationship between , and Genetic Polymorphisms and Athletic Performance in Elite Rugby Union Players: A Preliminary Study.

Athletic performance is influenced by many factors such as the environment, diet, training and endurance or speed in physical effort and by genetic predisposition. Just a few studies have analyzed the impact of genotypes on physical performance in rugby. The aim of this study was to verify the modulation of genetic influence on rugby-specific physical performance.