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  • Merging GPS, Contact Load & Rugby Analytics: Ben Pollard on Performance Analysis at Elite Level

    Merging GPS, Contact Load & Rugby Analytics: Ben Pollard on Performance Analysis at Elite Level

    Merging GPS, Contact Load & Rugby Analytics: Insights from Elite International Rugby

    Ben Pollard, former England Rugby and British & Irish Lions S&C lead, explains why GPS data alone isn't enough. "For forwards, 40% of plays start with set piece and they may be doing 1-1.5 contacts per minute. We should recognise not just quality of actions, but quantity — rugby actions as well as running actions."

    Context is everything. "Data without reference points has no impact."

  • Andy Watts - Product Lead at Axon Perform

    Andy Watts - Product Lead at Axon Perform

    Jon chats with Andy, Axon’s Product Lead, about how data in high-performance sport has evolved. With nearly 20 years of experience, Andy shares insights from his time as a performance analyst, how Axon is streamlining workflows and driving better decisions, and what’s next for the platform.