Análise dos tries em jogos de rúgbi em cadeira de rodas do alto rendimento

Abstract

The aim of this study was to compare the origin and plays of tries between different functional classes in the 2023 Champions Cup of Wheelchair Rugby (RCR) matches. This is an observational research with a cross-sectional design, in addition to being a documentary study. Information on the functional classes of the athletes was obtained from data available in the online system of the ABRC application, managed by the Brazilian Wheelchair Rugby Association (SporTI – Technology and Management in Sports). The study included the four teams that participated in the semifinal and final stages of the competition, totaling 39 athletes and counting 361 tries. All tries scored during these stages were analyzed according to the functional classification of the athletes, which range from 0.5 to 3.5. For the analysis, the athletes were grouped into four categories: class 0.5 = 0 (n=8), classes 1.0 and 1.5 = 1 (n=8), classes 2.0 and 2.5 = 2 (n=16), and classes 3.0 and 3.5 = 3 (n=7). Bonferroni post-hoc analysis was used to compare the differences between the groups, highlighting a statistically significant difference in tries originated before the center line and in collective plays between the classes: 0 and 2, 1 and 2, 0 and 3, and 1 and 3. However, there were no significant differences between classes 2 and 3 (P=0.167). It was concluded that most tries originated before the center line and are associated with a greater number of collective points during the game. This study highlights the relevance of the analyzed variables and suggests that its conclusions can help to establish new parameters for the analysis of the game in RCR. Furthermore, the results can contribute to the development of more effective, sport-specific strategies, promoting the growth and improvement of Brazilian wheelchair rugby teams