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There are many components of fitness that are important for success in Rugby League. Here are each of the components, and a short description of how it relates to the game of rugby.

Both aerobic and anaerobic fitness is important. All players need a good level of muscular endurance and strength, required for running and pushing in scrums and for tackling and blocking.

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Explosive power and speed is required to overcome inertia, for short powerful sprints, fast break-aways and for exploding through a tackle.

For longer sprints, anaerobic power enables the player to play at high intensity for short periods of time. Anaerobic capacity is the ability to repeat a series of high intensity sprints, which commonly occurs in periods of play. Aerobic power is also needed to be able to run and play the game at a high intensity for prolonged periods of time.

Agility, the ability to change direction and move laterally, is essential for successful league play. Agility requires good balance and coordination. Co-ordination is also required for passing and in tackles, and for interceptions. Flexibility is required for the ability to move joints freely through full range of motion.

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