Rugby stories

Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market
Last month
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Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.

RugbyPass earns global acclaim with top awards in content marketing
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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RugbyPass clinched key wins at the 2024 Global Search Awards for standout strategies during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, securing accolades in Krakow.

Alibaba tests AI-enhanced replays for Paris 2024 Olympics
Mon, 20th May 2024
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Alibaba Cloud and Olympic Broadcasting Services are testing an AI-enhanced multi-camera replay service in Shanghai, preparing for Paris 2024 to revolutionise sports broadcasting.

Dell Technologies enables winning rugby team with data insights
Thu, 14th Sep 2023
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software development
Dell Technologies is helping the Springboks improve their performance by providing data insights and anywhere access to video snippets.

BLUETTI welcomes rugby league superstar as new brand ambassador
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable energy solutions, has proudly announced its partnership with renowned rugby league superstar, Latrell Mitchell.

Exclusive: Flock powers up data analytics for Japan's Rugby Football Union
Wed, 9th Aug 2023
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Flock Consulting is a Data and Analytics company providing solutions to deliver Modern Data Platforms and Data Analytics Solutions.

SAP partners with New Zealand Rugby for digital transformation
Fri, 27th May 2022
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The multi-year partnership will see SAP advance NZR with its organisational operations, team performance, fan experience and sustainability goals.

New Zealand Rugby uses AWS-powered analytics to boost performance
Sat, 7th Dec 2019
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public cloud
Amazon Partner Network Partner Intela AI and data science company DOT Loves Data partnered to develop the Play in the Grey interactive platform on AWS.

Crusaders harness the power of cloud to increase fan base
Tue, 8th May 2018
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data analytics
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The eight-month implementation enabled the Crusaders to leverage Infor CRM software to centralise its customer data.

Vodafone Warriors fans could win a piece of a million dollar prize pool
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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Vodafone introduced the Vodafone Stadium Live App for the Vodafone Warriors last year to bring fans closer to the action.

RugbyPass announces reseller partnership with VeNA
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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VeNA, a local ad tech company, and RugbyPass have signed an exclusive partnership to cover New Zealand and Australia.

How sports have accelerated the transformation at Zebra Technologies
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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Zebra Technologies has revolutionised sports analytics by bringing RFID player tracking from the NFL to global sports leagues.

Rugby 18 to have 65 official teams including the All Blacks
Sat, 23rd Sep 2017
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Rugby 18 is out later this year and it will have a large number of official teams. This includes the New Zealand All Blacks and more.

Become part of the rugby match: The new app that lets you get up-close with the Vodafone Warriors
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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Vodafone launches Stadium Live App, bringing fans of the Vodafone Warriors closer to the action with live replays and eight camera angles.

Telco wants Kiwis to have a bit of rugby with their data
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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vodafone
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sky sports
Vodafone is offering free SKY Sport for a year to new customers who sign up for their unlimited broadband package.

Kiwi start-ups get springboard to success
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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Kiwi start-up CSx has taken out the inaugural Samsung Springboard competition with I Measure U, Auror and MediKOL also taking home big prizes.

Rugby 15 gets tackled to the ground
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Rugby 15's attempt at next-gen gaming falls flat, disappointing fans with outdated graphics, poor gameplay, and missing licences.

Blame the rugby flags
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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Rugby flags caused two of Auckland's 2011 World Cup power outages, reveals Eaton, amid disruptions by possums and seagulls across New Zealand.

Adidas All Blacks jerseys - the day globalisation became local
Mon, 19th Sep 2011
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ecommerce
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Adidas faced backlash over All Blacks jerseys priced higher in New Zealand than the US, highlighting how globalisation is reshaping local markets.

Sidhe announces Rugby Challenge for Xbox 360, PS3, PC
Sun, 14th Nov 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Sidhe unveils Rugby Challenge for consoles and PC, timed for the Rugby World Cup with All Blacks licence, and dynamic commentary.