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British Universities & Colleges Sport⁣ (BUCS) has agreed a multi-year partnership with performance ⁣analysis company Hudl.

the agreement sees Hudl ⁢become the official video analysis and ‍insights partner of the higher⁣ education governing body.The collaboration aims to raise the standard of match analysis across⁢ BUCS leagues and within sports curricula by enhancing access to⁢ video resources for both competitive fixtures and academic programmes.

As part of the deal, Hudl has secured scouting rights across ‍Premier Division, Championship, and Playoff fixtures in⁤ BUCS football, basketball, and rugby. ⁣This access is designed to provide greater visibility for student-athletes‍ and create new opportunities for talent ⁤identification within the professional sports ‍industry. The initiative also supports universities in embedding performance analysis practices into their coaching education pathways.

Will Roberts, ⁢BUCS CEO, said, “I’m ⁣delighted⁤ to be partnering with Hudl as our official video analysis and insights partner on a multi-year agreement.

“Hudl is a global leader in performance⁣ analysis, and this partnership reflects our shared commitment to enhancing the student sport experience across the UK. By integrating Hudl’s industry-leading technology into BUCS competitions and programmes, we’re helping students develop the skills, knowledge ⁤and confidence to perform at their ⁤best on and off the field. This ⁤collaboration marks an⁣ exciting⁣ step forward in how we support and showcase⁢ university sport.”

Sam Lloyd, Hudl SVP of Elite Business, said, “The future of the sports industry – from analysts to⁣ athletes ⁤- is being built in the BUCS surroundings. We’re providing university programmes with the same integrated tools we provide the pros,⁣ putting them on a level playing field. By making BUCS footage accessible ⁤globally, we’re ensuring ⁣that talent is recognised and the pathway to a professional career is ‍clearer than ever.”

Yellow Panther ⁤has released an⁣ updated Team GB mobile app ahead of the Milano Cortina ⁣2026 Winter Olympic Games

The UK-based technology organisation has worked with Team GB to build on the platform first used for Paris 2024, with the new version ⁤available on iOS and Android.

The app includes a redesigned homepage and integrations that allow supporters ‍in the UK and abroad to follow athletes,schedules and results ⁤during the build-up to the ⁣next⁣ Olympic Winter Games.⁤ Features include real-time updates once the Games begin, access to Team GB retail products, ‍and information on prize promotions.