Rugby Analytics with R: Performance Analysis for Rugby Union & League is the first comprehensive guide dedicated to applying R programming to rugby performance analysis. Covering both Rugby Union and Rugby League, this professional-grade book delivers over 25 pages of detailed instruction, world case studies, and fully explained R code examples.
From scraping and cleaning match data to modeling win probabilities and visualizing advanced statistics like tackles, meters gained, line breaks, and tries, this book walks you step by step through the complete workflow of rugby data analytics. It goes far beyond the basics, exploring individual and team performance metrics, predictive models, and tactical insights backed by data.
Designed for sports analysts, data scientists, coaches, and performance staff, this book bridges the gap between rugby strategy and modern analytics. Whether you’re working for a club, building dashboards, or conducting research, Rugby Analytics with R gives you the tools and understanding to extract meaningful insights from the game’s complexity.
This is not just a coding manual—it’s a strategic, data-driven roadmap for gaining competitive advantage in one of the world’s most dynamic sports.
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