Anthropometric characteristics of amateur rugby league forwards and backs
| Forwards | Backs | |
|---|---|---|
| Values are reported as means (95% CI). | ||
| *p<0.01, compared with forwards. | ||
| Age (years) | 28.6 (26.7–30.5) | 24.2 (21.7–26.7)* |
| Height (cm) | 178.4 (174.5–182.3) | 178.0 (175.4–180.6) |
| Mass (kg) | 90.8 (86.2–95.4) | 79.7 (74.7–84.7)* |
| Sum of four skinfolds (mm) | 52.4 (45.8–59.0) | 46.1 (37.0–55.2) |
| Estimated body fat (%) | 19.9 (18.2–21.6) | 17.5 (15.0–20.0) |