Fans confused after seeing picture of rugby balls being charged up
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It's official: the future of rugby is here, and it's not what you'd expect! Fans were left scratching their heads after a recent image surfaced showing the balls being "charged up" ahead of an Autumn Nations Series game.
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While smartphones revolutionized the way we live, it looks like the introduction of the Smart Ball might just do the same for rugby.
These rechargeable balls are a marvel of modern engineering, featuring a tiny micro-tracking chip that doesn't interfere with performance or flight. Using cutting-edge radio frequency technology, the balls communicate with 10 beacons scattered around the stadium—up to 20 times per second.
After five years of rigorous research and development, this artificially intelligent ball can track its location and movement in real time with pinpoint accuracy—down to the centimetre. And that's not all. The Smart Ball instantly identifies the type of kick, whether it's a box-kick, tactical kick, kick to touch, grubber, or goal kick.
What does this mean for fans? Well, with this incredible tech, the ball provides data on distance, hang-time, speed, and spin within milliseconds of landing. Broadcasts will instantly reveal the outcome of kicks and passes—no delay, just pure stats. Want to know who has the quickest hands in the game? 'Reload time' can show you that too.
This could be a game-changer for rugby fans everywhere.
Sixteen England players expected to feature in Andy Farrell's 2025 British & Irish Lions squad
According to the latest odds, bookmakers have highlighted a compelling selection for the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour, combining established talent with rising stars.
Scrum-half selections are led by Jamison Gibson-Park (Ireland), with Alex Mitchell and Ben White battling for spots. In the pack, stalwarts like Maro Itoje (1/33) and Tadhg Furlong (1/8) headline, as rising players such as Ben Earl (1/5) and Caelan Doris (1/5) look set to play key roles. The odds reveal a blend of experience and fresh talent for the upcoming tour.
2025 BRITISH & IRISH LIONS SQUAD (36), according to the odds
BACK-THREE (6)
- Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland) – 1/16
- James Lowe (Ireland) – 1/8
- Hugo Keenan (Ireland) – 1/5
- Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (England) – 4/9
- Tommy Freeman (England) – 8/11
- George Furbank (England) – 2/1
CENTRE (4)
- Bundee Aki (Ireland) – 1/5
- Ollie Lawrence (England) – 1/4
- Sione Tuipulotu (Scotland) – 2/7
- Robbie Henshaw (Ireland) – 8/11
FLY-HALVES (3)
- Owen Farrell (England) – 1/10
- Marcus Smith (England) – 8/15
- Finn Russell (Scotland) – 8/11
SCRUM-HALVES (3)
PROP (3)
- Tadhg Furlong (Ireland) – 1/8
- Andrew Porter (Ireland) – 1/7
- Zander Fagerson (Scotland) – 4/11
- Ellis Genge (England) – 4/6
- Joe Marler (England) – 5/6
- Pierre Schoeman (Scotland) – 5/4
HOOKER (3)
- Dan Sheehan (Ireland) – 1/10
- Jamie George (England) – 8/15
- Dewi Lake (Wales) – 6/5
LOCK (5)
- Maro Itoje (England) – 1/33
- Tadhg Beirne (Ireland) – 1/10
- Joe McCarthy (Ireland) – 4/6
- Ollie Chessum (England) – 8/11
- George Martin (England) – 11/10
BACK-ROW (6)
- Caelan Doris (Ireland) – 1/5
- Ben Earl (England) – 1/5
- Josh van der Flier (Ireland) – 1/3
- Courtney Lawes (England) – 8/15
- Tommy Reffell (Wales) – 4/6
- Tom Curry (England) – 6/4
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