Summary of articles studying the characteristics of the ruck set phases during ball possession.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAuthors<\/td> Sample<\/td> Contributions<\/td><\/tr> Kraak et al., 2016<\/td> (n<\/em> = 646) *matches<\/td> The results indicate increased playing time results in an increase in the total number of rucks per game.<\/td><\/tr> Schoeman et al., 2017<\/td> (n<\/em> = 60) *matches<\/td> More effective offensive rucks lead to a higher standard of play, greater continuity and a greater ability to keep the ball in possession.<\/td><\/tr> Vaz et al., 2019<\/td> (n<\/em> = 8) *matches<\/td> Losing teams are involved in a higher number of rucks than winning teams.<\/td><\/tr> Bunker & Spencer, 2021<\/td> (n<\/em> = 45) *matches<\/td> Winning teams are involved in fewer than 78 rucks in their total offensive match sequences.<\/td><\/tr> Ungureanu et al., 2019<\/td> (n<\/em> = 132) *matches<\/td> Increased efficiency and speed of rucks generates greater speed in the game, which relates to a greater ability to score points.<\/td><\/tr> Vaz et al., 2011<\/td> (n<\/em> = 159) *matches<\/td> In close matches, winning teams are involved in fewer rucks than losing teams, and demonstrate a greater ability to generate quick set phases to provide more attacking options.<\/td><\/tr> Kraak & Welman, 2014<\/td> (n<\/em> = 15) *matches<\/td> Winning teams use fewer players in the rucks than losing teams, thus creating a greater availability of attacking options in open play.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n