Abstract
Aim. – Determine the tiredness level by the mean of a questionnaire developed by the French Society for Sports Medicine, and to correlate the questionnaire results with salivary cortisol and testosterone levels examined in 21 male rugby players two time during the sport season (T1 and T2). Results. – The score obtained with the questionnaire rose significantly between T1 and T2 (from 7.9 ± 2.5 to 11.9 ± 3.2). The high-intensity training program and competition induced a significant increase in C and decrease in T values during the season. The best correlations between the score and the salivary hormonal rates were found at 8 a.m. Thus, the cortisol and salivary testosterone rates used as marker of tiredness are to consider preferably at 8 a.m.
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