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Identifying the optimal resistive load for complex training in male rugby players

THOMAS M. COMYNS Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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ANDREW J. HARRISON Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, IrelandCorrespondence[email protected]
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LIAM HENNESSY Irish Rugby Football Union, Dublin, Ireland
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RANDALL L. JENSEN Department of Health,, Physical Education and Recreation, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, USA
Pages 59-70 | Published online: 08 May 2007

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