World Rugby’s first smart ball technology trial!

🔜 World Rugby, in collaboration with Sportable and Gilbert Rugby, is set to embark on an unprecedented endeavor—the world’s first trial of smart ball technology during live match officiating. This groundbreaking initiative will take place at the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa in June.

FIFA World Cup 26™ Official Brand unveiled

The FIFA World Cup 26™ Official Brand was unveiled in a star-studded event in Los Angeles, showcasing an innovative design that combines the image of the FIFA World Cup Trophy™ and the tournament year, creating a timeless and customizable emblem for future World Cups.

Twickenham repurposes cups into sustainable benches! 

🤝 In collaboration with British firm Polymateria and their innovative self-destructing plastic technology, Lyfecycle, Twickenham Stadium has taken another step towards sustainability. The London venue will now repurpose its plastic cup waste from events and transform them into team benches for grassroots rugby union use.

UEFA and European Space Agency Join Forces for a Tech Innovation Mission! 

UEFA has announced an agreement with the European Space Agency – ESA, the first ever between the organisation dedicated to the exploration of space and a sports organisation. This partnership will enable UEFA to benefit from ESA’s network and expertise to address key challenges and generate new opportunities in football through innovative solutions.

ATP implements full Electronic Line Calling in a groundbreaking move!

The ATP Tour has revealed that starting in 2025, Electronic Line Calling Live (ELC Live) will be implemented across all ATP Tour events. ELC Live is an advanced technology that will cover all court lines to determine ‘out’ calls during matches, a role typically performed by on-court line judges.