Draft:Bronco Test

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The Bronco Test is a variation of the multi-stage fitness test^[1], used primarily in rugby union and league, often as a pre-season ritual. It is used to estimate the maximum aerobic speed (MAS) of the individuals.

The test requires participants to complete a sequence of shuttle runs over 60m, 40m, and 20m. Once the 5th set is completed, the time is noted. The aim for participants is to complete the assessment in the quickest time possible^[2].

It was originally developed in New Zealand around 2010 and is used by the New Zealand All Blacks within their strength and conditioning training.^[3]

Procedure

Records

No.	Name	Time	Year	Ref.
1	Sam Tanner *	4:01	2020	^[4]
2	Seb Atkinson	4:08	2025	^[5]
3	Hugo Keenan	4:11	2024	^[6]
4	Beauden Barrett	4:12
	Cam Roigand	4:12
	Lachlan Galvin	4:12
	Tom Gilbert	4:12

Sam Tanner is not a professional rugby player.

References

↑ Whitfield, Raymond (2019). "Is the Bronco Test a Valid, Reliable and Accurate Fitness Test of Aerobic Capacity and Running Efficiency?". University of Sunderland. doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.24287.92327 – via ResearchGate.
↑ "MATCH OFFICIAL FITNESS TESTING" (PDF). keepyourbootson.co.uk. 4 March 2026. Retrieved 4 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
↑ Bullmore, Harry. "All Blacks S&C Coach Nic Gill Introduces The Bronco Test, The Running Drill The Team Has Been Using To Build Speed And Endurance For 14 Years". Coach. Coach. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
↑ "Track athlete filmed taking out Beauden Barrett's Bronco fitness test record". Rugby Pass. Rugby Pass. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
↑ "Seb Atkinson: The Bronco Beast of Kingsholm". Six Nations Rugby. Six Nations Rugby.
↑ Whelan, Vincent. "HU-GO FAST Ireland ace reveals he holds barely believable record across rugby world ahead of All Blacks icon". The Irish Sun. The Irish Sun. Retrieved 25 June 2026.

[1] Whitfield, Raymond (2019). "Is the Bronco Test a Valid, Reliable and Accurate Fitness Test of Aerobic Capacity and Running Efficiency?". University of Sunderland. doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.24287.92327 – via ResearchGate.

[:0-2] "MATCH OFFICIAL FITNESS TESTING" (PDF). keepyourbootson.co.uk. 4 March 2026. Retrieved 4 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[3] Bullmore, Harry. "All Blacks S&C Coach Nic Gill Introduces The Bronco Test, The Running Drill The Team Has Been Using To Build Speed And Endurance For 14 Years". Coach. Coach. Retrieved 25 June 2026.

[4] "Track athlete filmed taking out Beauden Barrett's Bronco fitness test record". Rugby Pass. Rugby Pass. Retrieved 25 June 2026.

[5] "Seb Atkinson: The Bronco Beast of Kingsholm". Six Nations Rugby. Six Nations Rugby.

[6] Whelan, Vincent. "HU-GO FAST Ireland ace reveals he holds barely believable record across rugby world ahead of All Blacks icon". The Irish Sun. The Irish Sun. Retrieved 25 June 2026.

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