Rugby Performance
Monitoring for academies
Professional STATSports GPS monitoring and XV Elite performance analysis designed for rugby academies, elite development squads and high-performance programmes preparing players for provincial, university and professional rugby.
16+
Metrics tracked
15+
Units Available
48 - 72
Hour Reports
100%
Verified data
16+
Metrics tracked
15+
Units Available
48 - 72
Hour Reports
100%
Verified data
WHY ACADEMIES CHOOSE XV ELITE PERFORMANCE?
TRANSFORM EVERY TRAINING SESSION INTO MEASURABLE PERFORMANCE INSIGHTS THAT ACCELERATE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARE ATHLETES FOR THE NEXT LEVEL.
Player Development
- Monitor individual progress
- Position-specific benchmarking
- Track long-term development
PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT
- Monitor training
workloads - Optimise speed and conditioning
- Support recovery planning
Coach Insights
- Objective performance
data - Compare athletes by
position - Track squad performance trends
ELITE PATHWAY
- Prepare players for university & provincial rugby
- Professional GPS monitoring
- Recruitment-ready performance reports
Elite Development Squads
Develop players with objective performance data and long-term progression tracking.
Performance
Camps
Monitor workloads and benchmark athletes throughout intensive training camps.
Rugby
Academies
Support academy programmes with professional GPS monitoring and detailed performance reports.
High Performance Programmes
Measure speed, workload and physical output to maximise athletic development.
Future Professionals
Prepare athletes with recruitment-ready performance data for university, provincial and professional opportunities.
PERFECT FOR
SPEED
- Max Speed
- Sprint Distance
- Sprint Count
- High-Speed Running
- High-Speed Running per Minute
RUNNING
- Total Distance
- Distance per Minute
- Minutes Played
- Total Time
MOVEMENT
- Accelerations
- Decelerations
- Dynamic Stress
Load
IMPACTS
- Impact Zone 4–6
- High Impact Events
- Contact Load
- Collision Monitoring
WORK RATE
- Distance per Minute
- High-Speed Running per Minute
- Sprint Frequency
- Match Intensity
PLAYER BALANCE
- Step Balance
- Running Symmetry
- Movement Efficiency
Performance Trends
- Multi-match comparisons
- Weekly workload
- Seasonal trends
- Progress tracking
- Position benchmarking
WHAT WE MEASURE
1
Book GPS rental
Choose your package and dates
2
Receive GPS UNIT
We deliver the units and vests
3
Play or Train
Easy to wear, light and
comfortable
4
RETURN THE UNITS
Return either via courier or arrange pickup
5
XV ELITE ANALYSES YOUR DATA
XV Elite downloads and process the data
6
RECEIVE
REPORT
Professional reports and insights
How It Works
Rent Academy GPS Units
Flexible STATSports GPS rental packages for rugby academies. Monitor player workloads, accelerate athlete development, benchmark performance and prepare players for university, provincial and professional rugby opportunities.
| Package | 5 Units | 10 Units | 15 Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Match Baseline player assessment | R1 500 | R2 250 | R3 000 |
| 3 Matches Track player development | R4 250 | R6 250 | R8 250 |
| 5 Matches Benchmark academy performance | R6 750 | R10 000 | R13 250 |
| 10 Matches Long-term athlete monitoring | R12 500 | R18 500 | R24 500 |
| 15 Matches — Season Complete academy performance programme | R18 000 | R27 000 | R36 000 |
Every Rental Includes
Professional performance reports: Starter, Pro or Elite reporting can be added to any rental package.
Rental availability is subject to unit availability and confirmed booking dates. Delivery, collection or courier costs may be quoted separately where applicable.
Performance Reports For Academies
STARTER
R500
Single Match Performance Review
A professional breakdown of one match or training session for each selected player.
Includes
- Individual session summary
- GPS performance dashboard
- Total distance and work rate
- High-speed running analysis
- Sprint metrics
- Acceleration and deceleration analysis
- Speed profile
- Positional movement maps
- Coach insight section
- Professional PDF report
Best For Academies renting GPS units for 1–3 matches.
PRO
R1000
Multi Match Performance Review
Track player development, compare performances and identify trends across multiple matches.
Includes
- Everything in Starter
- Compare up to 5 matches
- Performance trends
- Progress tracking
- Personal bests
- Strengths analysis
- Areas for improvement
- Position-specific insights
- Development recommendations
- Professional multi-match PDF report
Best For Academies renting GPS units for 5 matches.
ELITE
R1000
Full Season Elite Performance Report
A complete season-long performance review for coaching, development and recruitment decisions.
Includes
- Everything in Pro
- Compare up to 15 matches
- Season performance trends
- Position benchmarking
- XV Elite performance rating
- Workload and recovery insights
- Training recommendations
- Player development summary
- Coach and recruitment insights
- Professional full-season PDF report
Best For Academies requiring complete season monitoring and player development analysis.
BENEFITS FOR ACADEMY COACHES
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
- Monitor long-term athlete progress
- Measure improvements over time
- Support individual development plans
MANAGE TRAINING LOADS
- Monitor training workloads
- Balance intensity and recovery
- Optimise physical development
BENCHMARK ATHLETES
- Compare players by position
- Identify strengths and development areas
- Track academy standards
Reduce Injury Risk
- Monitor high-intensity efforts
- Manage fatigue and recovery
- Support safer return-to-play decisions
DEVELOP ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
- Measure speed and conditioning
- Improve work rate and fitness
- Prepare athletes for higher levels
SUPPORT PLAYER PROGRESSION
- Objective performance data
- Recruitment-ready reports
- Prepare players for university, provincial and professional opportunities
BENEFITS FOR ACADEMY COACHES
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
- Monitor long-term athlete progress
- Measure improvements over time
- Support individual development plans
MANAGE TRAINING LOADS
- Monitor training workloads
- Balance intensity and recovery
- Optimise physical development
BENCHMARK ATHLETES
- Compare players by position
- Identify strengths and development areas
- Track academy standards
Reduce Injury
Risk
- Monitor high-intensity efforts
- Manage fatigue and recovery
- Support safer return-to-play decisions
DEVELOP ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
- Measure speed and conditioning
- Improve work rate and fitness
- Prepare athletes for higher levels
SUPPORT PLAYER PROGRESSION
- Objective performance data
- Recruitment-ready reports
- Prepare players for university, provincial and professional opportunities
WHY UNIVERSITIES CHOOSE XV ELITE RENTAL
Buying a gps system
❌ High upfront purchase cost
❌ Annual software subscriptions
❌ Equipment maintenance
❌ Hardware replacement costs
❌ Staff training required
❌ Limited flexibility for growing programmes
XV Elite Rental
✅ Professional STATSports GPS units
✅ Flexible rental packages for academies
✅ Professional performance reports
✅ Objective player benchmarking
✅ Latest GPS technology
✅ Technical support included
✅ Scalable as your academy grows
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is included with an academy GPS rental?
Every rental includes STATSports Sonra Lite GPS units, professional GPS vests, charging equipment, data download and processing, secure data storage, and access to the online performance archive.
Can we increase the number of GPS units as our academy grows?
Yes. Academy programmes can upgrade from 5 to 10 or 15 GPS units at any stage, subject to availability.
Can we monitor players over an entire season?
Yes. Our season rental packages allow academies to track player development, workloads and performance trends throughout the year.
Can the GPS units be used for training camps and testing days?
Yes. The units are ideal for training sessions, performance camps, testing days and match-day monitoring.
How do we receive our performance reports?
Following each session, XV Elite processes the GPS data and delivers your selected performance report digitally within 48–72 hours.
Can we compare player development over time?
Yes. Pro and Elite reports allow coaches to compare players, benchmark progress and monitor long-term athletic development.
Can performance data support player progression?
Yes. Verified performance reports can help demonstrate player development for academy reviews, university opportunities and higher-level rugby pathways.
Does XV Elite support academies outside South Africa?
Yes. XV Elite works with rugby academies both in South Africa and internationally. Contact us to discuss equipment availability, logistics and rental options for your programme.
Ready to Take Your Rugby Academy to
the Next Level?
Ready to Take Your Rugby Academy to
the Next Level?
Professional STATSports Sonra Lite GPS monitoring and XV Elite performance analysis designed to help rugby academies accelerate player development, optimise training workloads and prepare athletes for university, provincial and professional rugby.