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Performance Analysis

Collision count in rugby union: A comparison of micro-technology and video analysis methods

Cillian ReardonStrength & Conditioning Department, Leinster Rugby, Dublin, Ireland;School of Public Health Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, IrelandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Daniel P TobinStrength & Conditioning Department, Leinster Rugby, Dublin, Ireland
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Peter TierneyStrength & Conditioning Department, Leinster Rugby, Dublin, Ireland
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Eamonn DelahuntSchool of Public Health Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland;Institute for Sport and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin, IrelandORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0001-5449-5932
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Pages 2028-2034 | Accepted 17 Oct 2016, Published online: 21 Nov 2016

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