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Relationship Between Pregame Concentrations of Free Testosterone and Outcome in Rugby Union

Gaviglio, Christopher M., Crewther, Blair T., Kilduff, Liam P., Stokes, Keith A., Cook, Christian J.·2014·International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
DOI 10.1123/ijspp.2013-0106
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Purpose: To assess the measures of salivary free testosterone and cortisol concentrations across selected rugby union matches according to game outcome. Methods: Twenty-two professional male rugby union players were studied across 6 games (3 wins and 3 losses). Hormone samples were taken 40 min before the game and 15 min after. The hormonal data were grouped and compared against competition outcomes. These competition outcomes included wins and losses and a game-ranked performance score (1–6). Results: Across the entire team, pregame testosterone concentrations were significantly higher during winning games than losses (P = 5.8 × 10−5). Analysis by playing position further revealed that, for the backs, pregame testosterone concentrations (P = 3.6 × 10−5) and the testosterone-to-cortisol ratio T:C (P = .038) were significantly greater before a win than a loss. Game-ranked performance score correlated to the team’s pregame testosterone concentrations (r = .81, P = .049). In backs, pregame testosterone (r = .91, P = .011) and T:C (r = .81, P = .05) also correlated to game-ranked performance. Analysis of the forwards’ hormone concentrations did not distinguish between game outcomes, nor did it correlate with game-ranked performance. Game venue (home vs away) only affected postgame concentrations of testosterone (P = .018) and cortisol (P = 2.58 × 10−4). Conclusions: Monitoring game-day concentrations of salivary free testosterone may help identify competitive readiness in rugby union matches. The link between pregame T:C and rugby players in the back position suggests that monitoring weekly training loads and enhancing recovery modalities between games may also assist with favorable performance and outcome in rugby union matches.

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Authors
Gaviglio, C. M., Crewther, B. T., Kilduff, L. P., Stokes, K. A., & Cook, C. J.
Affiliations
  • The University of Queensland (AU)
  • Imperial College London (GB)
  • Swansea University (GB)
  • Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (GB)
ORCID
Venue
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Published
2014-03
Volume
9
Issue
2
Pages
324-331
ISSN
  • 1555-0265 (ISSN-L)
  • 1555-0273
DOI
10.1123/ijspp.2013-0106
OpenAlex
W2135485400
Cited by
49
References
27
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 5 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 9 · 2017: 6 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 2 · 2014: 4
FWCI
5.20
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports Performance and Training
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Sport Psychology and Performance
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Hormonal and reproductive studies
Keywords
free testosterone, salivary cortisol, testosterone/cortisol ratio, rugby union, match outcome, competitive readiness, playing position, team performance, home advantage, professional athletes
MeSH terms
Adult, Competitive Behavior, Football, Humans, Hydrocortisone, Male, Saliva, Testosterone, Time Factors, Biomarkers, Multivariate Analysis, Athletic Performance, Young Adult

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