Adam Foy, who heads up the performance analysis for The Blues, Auckland’s franchised team, has notable achievement under his belt as he joins the rare ranks of Irish champions in Super Rugby. The Blues recently clinched the crown in the top-tier club competition in the southern hemisphere.
Foy, before his transition to New Zealand just a couple of years ago, was part of the performance analysis teams for Munster and Ireland, serving under Joe Schmidt. His analysis ventures in rugby also extend to working with the Dublin football team.
The role of the analyst in sports, especially rugby, is not just a game of numbers and calculations fit for geeks. More than that, it’s about gaining the acceptance and support of both players and coaches. The rugby sport has witnessed its own version of an analytical revolution similar to that experienced in other sports.
In the glow of a triumphant season with the Blues, Foy offers his insights on these matters. This report was brought to you by John Casey.