Six Nations rugby crunches big data and tackles virtual reality

Roland Moore-Colyer
Roland Moore-Colyer
clock 05 February 2016 •
Former Italy and South Africa head coach Nick Mallett
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Former Italy and South Africa head coach Nick Mallett

Data visualisation tool will offer coaches and rugby fans match stats at their fingertips

The game of rugby is about as far removed from the world of technology that it's possible to be. But in the RBS Six Nations tournament this year, which kicks off in the Stade de France on Saturday,...

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