%0 Journal Article
%T The influence of nationality and playing position on relative age effects in rugby union: A cross-cultural comparison
%A P.E. Kearney
%J -
%D 2017
%X Background: Recent research in a French context suggested that relative age effects (RAEs) in rugby union may be influenced by playing position; specifically, that RAEs may be more pronounced in back row players who do not have as extreme an anthropomorphic profile as other forward positions.
%K In the present study
%K dates of birth of 6 663 players from four nations (Australia
%K England
%K New Zealand
%K South Africa) were analysed for relative age effects.
%U https://www.ajol.info/index.php/sasma/article/view/168590