It's a global effort

There is a wide range of studies being conducted globally covering similar challenges encountered by Rugby League. For further insight, see below the secondary resources the NRL has called upon to support our current studies.

Anderson, D. I. & Mayo, A. M. (2017). Windows of Optimal Development. In J. Baker, S. Cobley, J. Schorer & N. Wattie (Eds), Routledge Handbook of Talent Identification and Development in Sport. (221-233). London: Routledge.

Arias, J. L., Argudo, F. M., & Alonso, J. I. (2011). Review of Rule Modification in Sport. Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 10(1), 1–8.

Baker, J., Cȏté, J. & Abernethy. B. (2003). Sport-Specific Practice and the Development of Expert Decision-Making in Team Ball Sports. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 15, 12-25. DOI:10.1080/10413200390180035

Campbell, E.C., Bracewell, P.J., Blackie, E. & Patel, A.K. (2018). The Impact of Auckland Junior Rugby Weight Limits on Player Retention. Journal of Sport and Health Research. 10(2): 317-326.

Campbell, E.C., Patel, A.K. & Bracewell, P.J. (2018). Optimising Junior Rugby Weight Limits in New Zealand.

Cȏté, J. (2012). Review of Junior Sport Framework – Draft Briefing Paper: Opportunities and Pathways from Beginners to Elite to Ensure Optimum and Lifelong Involvement. Australia: Uniquest.

Cȏté, J. & Mallett, C. J. (2012). Review of Junior Sport Framework – Draft Briefing Paper: Positive Youth Development through Sport. Australia: Uniquest.

Côté, J. & Hancock, D. J. (2014). Evidence-based policies for youth sport programmes. International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics. DOI: 10.1080/19406940.2014.919338

Delorme. N., Boiché. J. & Raspaud. M. (2009). The Relative Age Effect in Elite Sport: The French Case. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; Jun 2009; 80, 2. DOI: 10.5641/027013609X13087704028796

Horn, T.S., & Harris, A. (2002). Perceived competence in young athletes: Research findings and recommendations for coaches and parents. In F.L. Smoll & R.E. Smith (Eds.), Children and youth in sport: A biopsychosocial perspective (2nd ed.) (pp. 435-464). Dubuque, IW: Kendall-Hunt.

Keep it on the Deck. (2018, 2 July). Technical Football Produces Footballers [Web log post]. 

Maltbie, R. (Speaker). (2018, March 11). #52 How Belgium went from #66 to #1 in The World Rankings with Belgian FA Director of Coach Education, Kris Van Der Haegen [Audio podcast]. 

Martel. K. (2015). USA Hockey’s American Development Model: Changing the Coaching and Player Development Paradigm. International Sport Coaching Journal, 2, 39-49. 

Musch. J. & Grondin. S. (2001). Unequal competition as an impediment to personal development: A review of the relative age effect in sport. Developmental Review, 21, 147–167. 

Norway's sports federation and the Olympic and Paralympic Committee. (2010). Joy of Sport – for All, Sport Policy Document 2011–2015. 

Siwik. M., Lambert. A., Saylor. D., Bertram. R., Cocchiarella. C. & Wade Gilbert. (2015). Long Term Program Development (LTPD): An Interdisciplinary Framework for Developing Athletes, Coaches, and Sport Programs. International Sport Coaching Journal, 2, 305 -316. 

Skille, E. A. & Chroni. S. (2018) Norwegian sports federations’ organizational culture and national team success. International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics, 10:2, 321-333. DOI: 10.1080/19406940.2018.1425733

Tierney G. J. & Simms, C. K. (2018). Can tackle height influence head injury assessment risk in elite rugby union? Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 

Wolken, D. (2018, February 19). Norway is dominating these Winter Olympics with a unique approach to sports. USA Today. 

World Rugby (2013). Putting players first: Weight Consideration Guideline