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Welcome to the Sports Dietitians Australia factsheets! We encourage you to use the factsheets to further your understanding of these specific areas of sports nutrition but please note that the information they contain is general in nature. We all have different physical needs and attributes. This means that while there are general principles, the key to sports nutrition is that it is very individual in nature. For this reason, not all factsheets are publicly available and are accessible only to members. For support that is specific to your activity needs and health and stage of life requirements, please reach out to an Accredited Sports Dietitian.

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Rugby League

Rugby League is a popular Australian sport played by both professionals and amateurs. Forwards usually weigh between 90-110kg. They need to be heavier due to their involvement in the scrums and tackling. Backs usually weigh between 80-95kg. They need to be more agile and so tend to be smaller and leaner.

About Rugby League

Rugby League is a popular contact ball sport played at both a professional and amateur level. Teams have 13 players, with 6 'Forwards' and 7 'Backs'. Each team also has 4 substitute players – up to 8 interchanges can be made over a match at professional level in Australia. Forwards are typically larger and more muscular than backs – they usually weigh between 90-110kg. Their position relies on their strength and size to be successful in thei...

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Players should have a snack containing protein and carbohydrate after weights sessions to maximise muscle gain and recovery e.g. low fat yoghurt, a ham sandwich or Sustagen®.

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