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<p>Repeated sprint training (RST) and tempo training (TT) are widely prescribed to improve athletic performance, yet their relative efficacy for team-sport athletes remains unclear. We conducted a randomized training intervention study in 42 collegiate rugby players (20.5 ± 0.7 years) assigned to either TT (<i>n</i> = 20) or RST (<i>n</i> = 22). In addition to their regular 90-min skills training, athletes completed TT (continuous running for 15&#xa0;min) or RST (8 × 20-s sprints, 50–60&#xa0;m, with 10-s active recovery) three times per week for 5 weeks (15 sessions). Pre- and post-intervention testing assessed repeated sprint ability (RSA), 12-min run distance, 40-m sprint, strength, power, body composition, and match running performance. RST elicited significantly greater improvements in RSA than TT (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05), whereas TT induced larger gains in 12-min run distance (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). No between-group differences were observed in match running performance or other secondary outcomes. Importantly, marked inter-individual variability was evident, with some athletes responding preferentially to one training mode over the other. These findings demonstrate that short-duration RST was more effective for improving RSA, while TT preferentially augments aerobic endurance. However, neither intervention translated into superior match running performance.</p>

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Comparative effects of repeated sprint training and tempo training on repeated sprint ability and match performance in rugby players

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    2026年6月18日

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  • Takashi Sato,
  • Minas Nalbandian,
  • Leslie Ramos,
  • Masaki Takeda

摘要

Repeated sprint training (RST) and tempo training (TT) are widely prescribed to improve athletic performance, yet their relative efficacy for team-sport athletes remains unclear. We conducted a randomized training intervention study in 42 collegiate rugby players (20.5 ± 0.7 years) assigned to either TT (n = 20) or RST (n = 22). In addition to their regular 90-min skills training, athletes completed TT (continuous running for 15 min) or RST (8 × 20-s sprints, 50–60 m, with 10-s active recovery) three times per week for 5 weeks (15 sessions). Pre- and post-intervention testing assessed repeated sprint ability (RSA), 12-min run distance, 40-m sprint, strength, power, body composition, and match running performance. RST elicited significantly greater improvements in RSA than TT (p < 0.05), whereas TT induced larger gains in 12-min run distance (p < 0.05). No between-group differences were observed in match running performance or other secondary outcomes. Importantly, marked inter-individual variability was evident, with some athletes responding preferentially to one training mode over the other. These findings demonstrate that short-duration RST was more effective for improving RSA, while TT preferentially augments aerobic endurance. However, neither intervention translated into superior match running performance.