Comparison of Combined Sprint-Plyometric Training Versus Traditional Strength Training on Speed, Agility, Power, and Movement Quality in Intermediate Rugby Players

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male and female athletes aged 18-25 years 2. A minimum of 2 years of structured rugby training experience 3. Actively training at least 3 hours per week 4. Medically cleared to engage in high-intensity physical activity 5. Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of moderate or severe musculoskeletal injuries or surgery within the past 6-12 months 2. Not medically approved to engage in high-intensity physical activities 3. Cardiovascular or cardiopulmonary disease or risk factors that contraindicate high-intensity training 4. Participation in any additional structured strength or plyometric program outside the study protocol during the intervention period