Tech Behind Tactics – Analysing the Blues

13 May 2025

How do elite sports teams turn raw data into winning strategies?

 

 


In the latest episode of the Lifting the Lid on Technology, host Barry sits down with Adam Foy, Head of Performance Analysis at the Blues Rugby team, to explore the high-performance world where data, coaching, and game-day decisions intersect.


From Adam’s roots at Munster Rugby and the Irish National team to his current role in at The Blues in New Zealand, discover how advanced tools like Hudl SportsCode and Power BI help shape training, analyse the opposition, and tell a compelling data story.

 
Whether you're a sports fan, data enthusiast, or IT professional, this episode reveals the powerful role of tech in high-performance environments. 

 

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Episode Highlights

Making Data Accessible
Communicating Data Clearly
The Role of Analytics Platforms

Want more of the story? Listen to our first episode with The Blues

 

Before diving into Adam’s story, listen to our 2022 episode with the Blues’ Troy Webber. It covers their early shift to Power BI, HP device selection, and Microsoft integration with Softsource vBridge, laying the groundwork for the evolution we now explore with Adam Foy. 

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Our Experts

Your Host, Barry White
Your Host, Barry White

VCIO/Principal Consultant / Business Transformation & Intelligence

With a passion founded on technology and services as an enabler, Softsource vBridge VCIO/Principal Consultant, Barry White holds more than 30 years of ICT industry knowledge and experience.

Guest, Adam Foy
Guest, Adam Foy

Head Performance Analyst - The Blues

Blues data analyst Adam has been an integral part of The Blues Rugby coaching team since 2023. Adam leverages his experience with the Irish national team and other high-performance setups to provide crucial video and data insights.

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