ACADEMY PLANS BUILT FOR ELITE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Develop tomorrow’s professional rugby players with verified athlete profiles, STATSports GPS performance monitoring and advanced analytics that accelerate player development and prepare athletes for university, provincial and professional rugby.
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Academy Starter
Designed for academies beginning their recruitment and player development journey.
Includes:
- Academy profile page
- Academy logo
- Contact information
- Academy programme overview
- Access to rugby talent profiles
- Basic talent search
- Link to academy website
- Smaller rugby academies
- Emerging development programmes
- Local talent development centres
- Academies building their brand
R0.00
No Credit Card Needed
Academy Pro
Designed for academies actively recruiting and developing talented rugby players.
Everything in Academy Starter plus:
- Featured Academy badge
- Featured placement in recruiter search
- Advanced recruitment search filters
- Access to verified profiles
- Talent shortlist tool
- Direct contact requests
- Academy photo gallery
- Detailed coach profiles
- Success stories section
- Recruitment preferences dashboard
- Advertise up to 3 available opportunities
- Player opportunities
- Coaching opportunities
- Support staff opportunities
- Rugby-focused academies
- High-performance training centres
- Academies actively recruiting talent
- Academies creating rugby pathways
R999 / month
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Academy Elite
Designed for leading academies developing elite rugby talent and creating professional pathways.
Everything in Academy Pro plus:
- XV Elite Partner Academy badge
- Dedicated academy microsite
- Priority access to new profiles
- International recruitment exposure
- Advanced recruitment dashboard
- STATSports performance benchmarking
- Annual recruitment insights report
- Featured homepage placement
- Dedicated XV Elite support
- Advertise unlimited available opportunities
- Featured opportunities
- Priority placement in opportunity search
Good for:
- Elite rugby academies
- High-performance programmes
- Academies with professional pathways
- Academies placing and recruiting nationally and internationally
- Organisations using performance data to identify talent
R1999 / month
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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.
Choose Your Performance Report
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.
Develop Elite Players
Support every athlete with professional player profiles, verified performance data and structured development pathways.
Measure Performance
Use STATSports GPS technology and advanced analytics to monitor workloads, benchmark performance and accelerate player development.
Showcase Future Talent
Promote your academy and increase player exposure through verified profiles and measurable performance data.
Build a High-Performance Academy
Create a professional rugby environment with elite technology, performance reporting and long-term player development tools.
Why academies Choose XV Elite
1
Register Your Academy
Create your academy’s XV Elite profile and showcase your coaching team, facilities, player pathway and development philosophy.
2
Choose Your Package
Select your XV Elite membership, STATSports GPS rental package and professional reporting solution that best supports your academy.
3
Develop & Benchmark Players
Use STATSports GPS technology during training and matches to monitor workloads, benchmark performance and accelerate player development.
4
Prepare Players for the Next Level
Use professional analytics, verified player profiles and detailed reports to help athletes progress to universities, provincial unions and professional teams.
How It Works
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is included in the Academy Starter profile?
Create a professional academy profile showcasing your coaching staff, facilities, player development pathway, achievements and rugby philosophy.
Can we upgrade our package later?
Yes. You can upgrade your XV Elite membership, STATSports GPS rental package and performance reporting option at any time as your programme grows.
What does the GPS rental include?
Our STATSports GPS rental packages include GPS units, charging equipment, performance data collection and optional XV Elite performance analysis reports.
How many GPS units can we rent?
Universities can rent 5, 10 or 15 STATSports GPS units for 1, 3, 5, 10 matches or an entire season, depending on your programme’s needs.
How do we receive our performance reports?
After each match or training session, your GPS data is processed and delivered as a professional XV Elite report, depending on the report package you selected (Starter, Pro or Elite).
Can we use the GPS units for training sessions?
Yes. STATSports GPS units can be used during both matches and training sessions to monitor workloads, player development and performance.
How does XV Elite help our players progress?
Players benefit from verified profiles, professional performance data and increased visibility to universities, provincial unions, clubs and professional teams, helping them progress to the next level.
Is XV Elite only available in South Africa?
No. XV Elite is a global rugby platform connecting academies, players and rugby organisations around the world.
BUILD ELITE RUGBY PLAYERS THE NEXT LEVEL
Develop tomorrow’s rugby stars with professional player profiles, STATSports GPS performance monitoring and advanced performance analytics designed to accelerate player development and prepare athletes for university, provincial and professional rugby.
