Catapult, a global leader in sports technology solutions for professional teams, has recently announced a new multi-year deal with the Rugby Football Union, Premiership Rugby, and Premiership Women’s Rugby in England. This partnership will bring Catapult’s athlete monitoring technology and video integration to enhance athlete performance for the national England men’s and women’s rugby teams, as well as Premiership Rugby and Premiership Women’s Rugby teams.
As part of this agreement, Catapult will provide its full performance analysis suite, including the Catapult Vector System, to the teams. This system offers a comprehensive understanding of both team and individual performance, allowing coaches to visualize on-field dynamics and access insights to identify patterns and trends in player performance. The integration of Catapult Vector with MatchTracker and Focus will provide coaches with detailed data and video analysis to make informed decisions on strategy, athlete performance, and injury management.
Additionally, the partnership includes the Catapult Vector Rugby Analytics Suite, Elite Vests with integrated heart rate monitoring, and ClearSky Local Positioning System (LPS) to further enhance player performance tracking and analysis. The Catapult Vector Rugby Analytics Suite is tailored specifically for rugby, monitoring key actions such as scrums, kicks, lineout jumps, and contact involvements. The Elite Vests for both men and women athletes optimize sensor placement and data accuracy, while ClearSky LPS will provide real-time data during training and matches at national team venues and domestic training venues.
Kieran Dannatt, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Development at Catapult, expressed excitement about the partnership with the Rugby Football Union, Premiership Rugby, and Premiership Women’s Rugby. By investing in Catapult’s technology, these organizations are setting a new standard for rugby innovation and performance enhancement. This collaboration will ensure that English rugby teams have access to cutting-edge technology to improve both team and individual athlete performance, reinforcing their position as leaders in rugby innovation.
Overall, this partnership represents a significant step in advancing athlete performance in rugby union in England, and it highlights the commitment of Catapult, the Rugby Football Union, Premiership Rugby, and Premiership Women’s Rugby to utilizing technology to drive improvements in player care, strategy, and overall performance on the field.