The Celtic Challenge is pleased to announce a new partnership with Oval Insights, a leading sports analytics provider, ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Through this partnership, Oval Insights will play a key role in bringing fans closer to the action than ever before, delivering greater access to stats-based insights across the Celtic Challenge website, social media channels and broadcast coverage.
Fans can expect an increase in data-led content powered by Oval Insights, offering deeper context around performances, key moments and trends as the competition continues to progress. From enhanced match statistics to engaging visual insights, this collaboration will add a new dimension to how supporters can experience and engage with the League.
In addition to fan-facing content, Oval Insights will provide comprehensive post-match statistical reports for every round of the competition. These insights will support the League in tracking against one of its key objectives, world-class performance.
Oval Insights already works with several leading organisations in the game, including the United Rugby Championship, PREM Rugby, Sky Sports, Welsh Rugby Union and our England counterparts PWR. Their expertise and proven track record in elite sports analytics make them an ideal partner for the Celtic Challenge.
Josh Payne, speaking on behalf of the Celtic Challenge, said:
“We’re delighted to have Oval join us as part of our growing list of partners supporting the Celtic Challenge this season. Their expertise will allow us to share deeper, more meaningful insights with fans, helping drive connection and engagement as we continue to build on the success of the past few seasons.”
James Molyneux, Director of Product & Performance, added:
“It’s an exciting and pivotal time for women’s rugby, and we’re proud to support the Celtic Challenge as the competition continues to grow. By using data and insight to tell richer stories, Oval will help the league connect fans more deeply with the competition while also supporting its performance ambitions.”
This partnership reflects the Celtic Challenge’s ongoing commitment to innovation, performance excellence and fan engagement, while continuing to showcase the ever-strengthening women’s game across Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
