A whole new ball game: how data and tech are changing sport
Increased performance through data analysis is just one of the rewards tech can bring to sports. Fan engagement and commercial opportunities can also benefit
English Institute of Sport performance chief: "You can't argue with the statistics"
Stafford Murray’s data analytics efforts at London 2012 helped deliver success for Team GB. Here he talks to Eleanor Dallaway about the power of data in modern sport
The internet of things is revolutionising the world of sport
The pioneering use of technology in sport is fundamentally changing how matches are played and watched. Stephen Pritchard reports on a wave of innovation that businesses could learn from
From the Olympics to recruitment: why data can't replace human interpretation
Eleanor Dallaway considers how statistics really work, the future of data-led team selection and the importance of retaining a human touch in sport and in business
Krul intentions: coupling data and deception for a psychological edge
As evidenced by Louis van Gaal’s World Cup goalkeeper switch, analytics can enhance rather than replace the Machiavellian instincts of sport’s master tacticians
Rugby World Cup 2015: the data-led brand battle will be fought in real time
Brands will be queuing up to steal the show at this year’s Rugby World Cup, but even with an abundance of data at their fingertips, are real time social media campaigns the right way to go?
Rugby Union analytics – five ways data is changing the sport
Saracens technical analyst Bill Gerrard is a sports data expert and longtime collaborator with Billy Beane. Here he charts how data is reshaping rugby union
The Guardian's top 25 Six Nations players – interactive
Welcome to the Guardian’s top 25 players of the Six Nations era. We asked our panel of seven rugby experts to choose their 25 best performers and rank them in order from 1-25. We then collated their votes to produce our overall list
Analytics are increasingly used in elite sport to monitor performance and gain a competitive advantage, but does such a reliance on statistics overshadow the role of a coach?
Connecting up the NFL: using technology to improve fan experience
By improving stadium connectivity, the NFL is leading the way in ensuring supporters stay connected and encouraging more engagement with teams. Benjamin Robbins reports
