The objective of this review was to systematically describe the traditional and contemporary
data capture and analytic methods employed in performance analysis research in team …

Background Video analysis is a common tool used in rugby union research to describe
match performance. Studies using video analysis range from broad statistical studies of …

Abstract The National Hockey League (NHL) is a major North American sports organization
that earns $3.3 billion in annual revenue, and its stakeholders—team management …

Purpose: The efficacy of isolated and relative performance indicators (PIs) has been
compared in rugby union; the latter more effective at discerning match outcomes. However …

This study provides an in depth insight into the current views and opinions of elite level
rugby union players regarding the use of performance analysis as a tool for improving their …

In team sports, tactical periodisation refers to the planned manipulation of training loads with
the aim of prioritising athlete readiness for matches of greatest importance. Although …

The regulation of on-field competition by officials is an important aspect of the management
of sport. Increasingly, sports are providing technological support for officials to aid their …

As one-day international (ODI) games rise in popularity, it is important to understand the
possible predictors that affect the game outcome. The home-field advantage, coin-toss …

The present study aimed to analyse technical and tactical aspects of rugby teams competing
in the 2016/17 PRO12 Championship (12 professional club teams from Wales, Scotland …

Objectives The aims of this study were to: i) identify performance indicators associated with
match outcomes in the United Rugby Championship; ii) compare the efficacy of isolated and …