Rugby clubs Union Bordeaux-Bègles and Albi announce new signings

Union Bordeaux-Bègles has strengthened its staff by recruiting Victor Azalbert, a data scientist who previously worked with the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Azalbert will focus on data analysis and workload management to optimize player performance and physical conditioning. Manager Yannick Bru noted that Azalbert’s expertise in managing large-framed athletes is already providing marginal gains for the squad.

In other rugby news, Albi has signed Australian center Matthew Soper-Lawler for the 2026-2027 season. Soper-Lawler joins the club following a highly successful period with the Newcastle Rebels, where he secured four consecutive Men’s Country Championships titles in New South Wales.