World Rugby will undertake the world’s first trial of smart ball technology in a live match officiating capacity at the U20 Championship in South Africa in June.
The trial, in collaboration with Sportable and Gilbert, follows the governing body’s announcement that the TMO Bunker will operate at the tournamentIt is hoped that the Gilbert smart ball will help match officials make accurate decisions more quickly, tackling a number of common, but challenging aspects of law.
It is not anticipated that smart ball will feature at Rugby World Cup 2023 from an officiating support perspective given the emerging nature of the technology and the need to undertake a full review of outcomes before determining next steps.The smart ball is tracked in 3D and real-time with beacons positioned around the pitch to determine the exact position of the ball up to 20 times per second and provide immediate feedback on every kick, pass and throw.
A direct feed will be made available to the TMO, who will be able to use the information to provide feedback to the referee.
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