Masters Project Survey 2025: Digital Performance Sharing Application for Rugby
Improving talent identification and widening access to development pathways in Rugby, through a social performance sharing application.
Project Summary
I’m conducting research as part of my MSc in User Experience and Interaction Design at Glasgow Caledonian University. The project explores how a digital platform can support player development, self-promotion, and fair access to talent identification.
Proposed Solution
The digital platform is intended to be a social-media style application, similar to strava, for sharing performances and engaging with other Players, Coaches or Clubs. Specific features are still being considered, and will be evaluated through this survey. These features could be Strength and Conditioning data sharing/analysis, Leaderboards (taking position and league into account)/rewards, Views of Leagues and teams within these, and other features are still being considered.
Study Information
You are invited to conduct this short survey that should take no longer than 10 minutes. It is advised that this is completed on a laptop/desktop for readability. However a mobile device will suffice, it is suggested to complete this landscape due to the scale responses. Any data collected will be anonymous, and held until November 2026 at the latest. You will have an option to share your email at the end of the survey for further participation in the study, however this will be be removed from the dataset following contact.
Consent Form
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I confirm I am an adult and 18 years or older.
I understand my participation is voluntary and I am free to withdraw at any time without giving a reason and without my rights being affected.
I understand results and individual quotes may be published. However, it will not be possible to identify me.
I agree to take part in the above study.
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Technology Experience
This following section will ask you information related to your experience with using technology in sport
Do you regularly use any fitness application to monitor your performance and/general health?
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Yes
No
Unsure
What applications do you use and what for?
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What motivates you to use these?
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Have you ever used any digital integration for tracking, analysing or measuring performance in Rugby?
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Yes
No
Unsure
What were your experiences of using these?
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What or who was the main financial contributor to the usage of this digital integration?
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Club
School
Personal
Professional organization
Other
Rather not say
Do you own a wearable device for (or capable of) tracking sport/fitness performance?
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Yes
No
Unsure
Have you ever used performance tracking wearables for Rugby?
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Yes
No
What were your experiences of using these?
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What or who primarily financed the upfront cost or rental of the wearable device?
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Club
School
Personal
Professional organization
Other
Rather not say
What digital platforms (if any) do you primarily use to view Rugby media/news/highlights? (i.e. facebook, instagram, tiktok, youtube)
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Rugby Experience/Beliefs
Personal Experiences
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Almost Impossible
Difficult
Mildly Inconvenient
Neutral/Unsure
Convenient
Easy
Effortless
How did yourself or your parent(s) find it to travel to training grounds?
How do you feel it was for you to grow your connections within Rugby, or could have more in development?
How do you feel it was for you to recieve support while developing/playing Rugby?
Was/Is it easy to participate in development programmes in your area? (popularity in your area etc.)
What additional personal experience do you have to share that may have benefited or hindered your experiences in Rugby?
Rugby Beliefs
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Rows
Not at all
Probably Not
I Dont Think So
Unsure
I Think So
It's a Probability
Absolutely
Do you think players from rural/low-participation areas are at a disadvantage in talent identification?
Do you think that lack of investment is a significant issue in Rugby?
Do you think it is easier to progress in Rugby having attended an Independent School?
Do you think there should be greater focus on club level development?
Do you think the current development system works?
Do you think engaging with and adapting to new technologies could help rugby grow as a sport?
Do you think that currently performance technology in rugby is out of most clubs budget?
Do you have any additional beliefs that affect talent identification and development?
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Application Features
Please tell us how these features would influence you in keeping up with training schedules, motivate you to succeed or generally encourage you to engage with this application
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No Effect
Little effect
It could work
Sounds Interesting
That would be Great!
Social Network (Liking, Commenting, building connections etc.)
Self-reporting S&C data + evidence
Leaderboards
Showcase of achievements/PBs on profile
Player Portfolios (highlights)
Associating with Clubs and View of League Tables Within App
Setting goals for S&C
Badges/rewards for achievements/engagement
Loss of achievements over time
Group Leaderboards (Team engagement etc.)
Feel free to share any features you would like to see in an Rugby Performance Sharing Application.
What strength and conditioning/fitness Key Performance Indicators would you think best to advertise, that would be looked on favourably by coaches? Just list as many as you can think of.
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Self-reported performance data is being considered, to allow for input of gym data and decrease the necessity for wearables (for those without them). This data will be visible to users of the application. Is this a good idea, and should there be some sort of evidence required?
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Application Acceptance
Application Impact
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It would be detrimental
It's bad for the sport and/or myself
It wouldn't be effective
No effect/Unsure
It could be effective
It will help the sport and myself
It would be highly beneficial
Would a digital platform for player performance analysis improve player development?
Do you think the social element of the app will increase player visibility, widening access to development?
Would the app assist in talent identification for coaches and scouts?
Would social features could increase your motivation to improve?
Would competitive elements such as leaderboards motivate you to improve your performance?
Would the proposed solution be accepted by players in increasing engagement with training etc.?
Do you believe the app would be accepted by coaches, clubs and scouts in Rugby Union
Do you have any other comments on the impace the application may have and your attitudes towards certain proposed features?
Personal Use of The Application
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Never
Not Likely
Probably Not
Neutral/Not Sure
Potentially
Likely Would
Definitely
Would you use the app to share and showcase your performances?
Would you use the app to track your performance?
Would you feel comfortable sharing your performances via media posts?
Would you feel comfortable inputting you training data?
Do you have any other comments on your intention to use the application?
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What Rugby Union did you play for?
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Male
Female
What is your experience with Rugby?
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Player (Current or Former)
Coach
What best describe the distance to the team you primarily played for in development.
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Walking/Cycling Distance
Required to Drive
Accessible by Public Transport
Played at School
Inconvenient Distance
What stage of Rugby did you advance to in Development (if not current system please select equivelant or other)
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Clubs/Schools
Districts
Academies
Scottish Premiership Teams
Further Progression (Pro/National)
Other Pathway
If you selected other please provide brief details
What best describes the form of school you attended
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State
Independent
Academy with a focus on rugby (Strathallan, Merchiston etc.)
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Focus Groups
I will be running a focus group for testing of the solution towards the end of July in Glasgow Caledonian University. You can volunteer your email address here for further participation in the Study. If you cannot or do not wish to participate in any feel free to skip this section.
Consent
I understand that by volunteering my contact details, this information may be held until the end of the study. After which any personal details will be deleted.
I consent to being contacted via email for a focus group related to the study
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