Fascinating insight to technology's role in modern rugby

Modern-day rugby is a lot more than just 30 players on a pitch knocking ten bells out of each other and scoring tries. Technology now plays an increasingly large role in the preparation and recovery of teams. This brilliant video from the Ricoh Rugby Change Series focuses on the use of technology in analysing the performances of several Aviva Premiership sides. Various parametres are monitored, from player welfare and condtioning, to match-day tactics. Heart monitors and GPS devices are perhaps the most common technologies used among teams. Players' work rate and attrition are carefully studi…