When playing any sport, physical ability is what most look to when defining an athlete and their potential. But what many don’t know is that an athlete’s mental capacity is the difference-maker, whether it be vouching for a spot on a team, or winning a match in the dying stages. British rugby union club, Northampton […]
In the last few years, it has been no secret to the rugby league fan that the National Rugby League’s video refereeing system has been in desperate need of an overhaul. Fans have been growing increasingly frustrated, not only with the decisions themselves, but the amount of time it takes for referees to make them. […]
Ulster Rugby has been partnered up with GPS Tracking Company, StatSports since 2008, and uses their system to plan and develop appropriate training regimens for their players based on a wide range of physical factors. StatSports is currently working with a number of professional sporting teams, most notably, Ireland Rugby, the EPL’s Arsenal FC and […]
No matter the level of a sport, most athletes have to deal with the risk of concussions. For the past five years, there has been more than a 50% increase of concussion reports in England’s rugby. Because of this, the rules have been recently altered to help protect players from head injuries, and now, a […]
In a little under a month’s time, the Rugby World Cup will take place in England, with a number of nations capable of claiming the title. It is touted to be one of the closest and most competitive World Cup’s in recent times, with countries like Ireland, Wales and Australia all hitting form at the […]
