Height prediction in elite Italian rugby players: A prospective study

Objectives We investigated the validity of the Mirwald equation as an estimate of height in a cohort of rugby players. Methods This was a prospective study with agreement analysis of height assessments conducted in 39 male youth rugby players (mean age 15.1 ± 0.9 years). During the 2007/2008 season, 151 young athletes were selected by rugby coaches using subjective decisions based on current performance and future potential. The rugby players...