WRU - Welsh Rugby Union
Performance Analyst
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Closing Date: 15 July 2026
Salary: Competitive
Role Summary
To provide trusted analysis and performance insight support to the Wales Men’s Senior Team, helping coaches and players make better decisions, improve performance and maximise preparation. Working as part of the wider performance team, the role will translate data, video, scouting and rugby intelligence into clear, actionable insights that support the Welsh DNA, inform tactical planning and contribute to a high-performance environment. The role will also support the ongoing development of the WRU’s Analysis, Talent Management and Insight functions as part of the wider long-term performance strategy.
The Person
- Has experience working within an elite international rugby environment.
- Exceptional rugby knowledge, with the ability to contextualise technical and tactical insights and translate them into impactful coach- and player-facing materials.
- Excellent knowledge of, performance analysis systems, technologies, data and video analysis platforms used within elite rugby environments.
- Significant experience in the collection, management and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative performance information, including opposition analysis, player scouting and the creation of coach- and player-facing insights.
- Relevant qualifications and experience that demonstrate an understanding of the technical, tactical and physical demands of elite rugby.
- Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across multidisciplinary performance teams.
- Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and sound judgement, with the flexibility to meet the demands of an elite international rugby programme.
- Excellent IT skills, specifically Google Workspace
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management
- Ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirable.
Key Responsibilities And Tasks
- Deliver a high-quality performance analysis service that supports the Wales Men’s Senior Team across all camps, matches and competitions.
- Build strong, trusted relationships with coaches, players and performance staff, ensuring analysis is relevant, practical and aligned to the needs of the team.
- Provide clear and timely opposition analysis, helping coaches and players understand strengths, threats, trends and opportunities.
- Support the development and delivery of game plans by translating complex information into simple, actionable insights that can be applied on the training field and in competition.
- Deliver comprehensive reviews of team and individual performance, identifying key learning points that support continuous improvement.
- Produce coach and player-facing resources that strengthen understanding of the Welsh DNA, tactical principles, game strategy and positional requirements.
- Develop and maintain performance measures and benchmarks that help assess progress against the team’s playing identity and performance objectives.
- Deliver live and post-match analysis, ensuring coaches have access to accurate and relevant information when it matters most.
- Produce player, positional and opposition profiles that support selection, succession planning and long-term squad development.
- Contribute to scouting and intelligence processes, combining quantitative data, qualitative observations and rugby expertise to provide a rounded view of performance.
- Support innovation and continuous improvement by contributing to research, insight and development projects across the performance environment.
- Help develop a consistent analysis approach across the WRU, ensuring data, video, scouting and performance intelligence are connected and aligned to the wider Welsh rugby strategy.
- Support the ongoing review and evolution of the Analysis, Talent Management and Insight functions, helping shape future ways of working and long-term capability.
- Undertake any additional duties required to support the priorities of the WRU Rugby & Elite Performance Department.
- Comply with all WRU policies and procedures, promoting the highest standards of professionalism, wellbeing and integrity.
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WRU Requirements
The WRU require that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and a Valid UK Driver's License is desirable. This role is subject to a basic/enhanced DBS check.
The Perks
As a permanent member of the WRU Group, you will have access to our full range of employee benefits, including:
- Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU)
- Life assurance scheme
- WRU Group Ticket Allocation (in line with ticketing policy)
- One additional paid day off (birthday leave)
- Employee assistance programme
- Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements
- Free stadium parking and gym
- WRU Group store and tour discounts
- WRU Group partnership offers
- Eye Care Voucher Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Our Values
The WRU Group are committed to developing a culture whereby all employees are equally valued and respected. Our aims, together with our vision and mission, are underpinned by our core values and beliefs which embrace: Integrity, Excellence, Success, Courage, Family & Humour.
Inclusion At The WRU
The WRU Group are committed to building diverse, high-performing and engaged teams across Welsh Rugby. We are ambitious about providing a people first culture where everyone can belong, be heard and respected. We are happy to talk to you about our Crys I Bawb EDI Strategy (2024-2029) and you can also read more about our commitment in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
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Dadansoddwr Perfformiad
Dyddiad Cau: 15 Gorffennaf 2026
Cyflog: Cystadleuol
Crynodeb o'r Rôl
Darparu cefnogaeth ddibynadwy o ran dadansoddi a mewnwelediad perfformiad i Dîm Uwch Dynion Cymru, gan helpu hyfforddwyr a chwaraewyr i wneud penderfyniadau gwell, gwella perfformiad a gwneud y gorau o baratoi. Gan weithio fel rhan o'r tîm perfformiad ehangach, bydd y rôl yn trosi data, fideo, sgowtio a deallusrwydd rygbi yn fewnwelediadau clir, ymarferol sy'n cefnogi DNA Cymru, yn llywio cynllunio tactegol ac yn cyfrannu at amgylchedd perfformiad uchel. Bydd y rôl hefyd yn cefnogi datblygiad parhaus swyddogaethau Dadansoddi, Rheoli Talent a Mewnwelediad Undeb Rygbi Cymru fel rhan o'r strategaeth perfformiad hirdymor ehangach.
Yr Unigolyn
- Mae ganddo brofiad o weithio o fewn amgylchedd rygbi rhyngwladol elitaidd.
- Gwybodaeth eithriadol am rygbi, ynghyd â'r gallu i roi cyd-destun i fewnwelediadau technegol a tactegol a'u trosi'n ddeunyddiau effeithiol ar gyfer hyfforddwyr a chwaraewyr.
- Gwybodaeth ragorol am systemau dadansoddi perfformiad, technolegau, a phlatfformau dadansoddi data a fideo a ddefnyddir mewn amgylcheddau rygbi elitaidd.
- Profiadl sylweddol o gasglu, rheoli a dehongli gwybodaeth perfformiad meintiol ac ansoddol, gan gynnwys dadansoddi gwrthwynebwyr, chwilio am chwaraewyr a chreu mewnwelediadau i hyfforddwyr a chwaraewyr.
- Cymwysterau a phrofiad perthnasol sy'n dangos dealltwriaeth o ofynion technegol, tactegol a chorfforol rygbi elitaidd.
- Cymhwyster gradd mewn disgyblaeth berthnasol, neu brofiad proffesiynol cyfatebol.
- Sgiliau cyfathrebu, cynllunio a threfnu rhagorol, gyda'r gallu i feithrin perthnasoedd dibynadwy ar draws timau perfformiad amlddisgyblaethol.
- Yn dangos proffesiynoldeb, disgresiwn a chrebwyll cadarn, gyda'r hyblygrwydd i fodloni gofynion rhaglen rygbi rhyngwladol elitaidd.
- Sgiliau TG rhagorol, yn benodol Google Workspace
- Sgiliau rhyngbersonol cadarn
- Mae sgiliau cyfathrebu ysgrifenedig ac ar lafar rhagorol yn hanfodol
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