28 April 2026 — Oval, rugby’s premier data provider and the only sports data company dedicated solely to the sport, has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) as an Associate Member. The partnership reflects a shared interest in collaborating to protect the integrity of rugby and regulated betting markets.
Oval brings expertise in rugby data collection, analysis and machine-learning driven predictions, supporting stakeholders across the ecosystem, including rightsholders, teams, broadcasters and the betting industry. As an Associate Member, the company will engage with IBIA and its global network, contributing its specialist data expertise to a broader ecosystem focused on monitoring and protecting the integrity of sports betting.
The addition of Oval further enhances IBIA’s collaborative model, which brings together operators, regulators, sports bodies and technology partners to identify and address suspicious betting activity. Through this partnership, IBIA continues to strengthen the intelligence base supporting its Global Monitoring & Alert Platform (Global MAP), reinforcing its role in safeguarding the integrity of sport, including rugby.
James Tozer, Co-Founder of Oval, said: “Joining IBIA as an Associate Member reflects our belief in the value of data and collaboration in supporting a transparent and well-regulated rugby ecosystem. We look forward to engaging with IBIA and its members, contributing our expertise in rugby data, analytics and pricing to support broader integrity efforts across the sector.”
Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, said: “We are pleased to welcome Oval to IBIA. Specialist data from sports such as rugby plays an important supporting role in understanding sports and betting environments. By bringing together organisations with complementary expertise, IBIA strengthens its ability to detect and address suspicious betting activity and to protect the integrity of sport.”
IBIA monitors over 1.5 million matches across more than 80 sports each year, with its operator intelligence playing a crucial role in supporting sporting, regulatory and law-enforcement investigations. Sanctions announced in 2025 involving IBIA data included 54 matches proven to have been corrupted, with sanctions subsequently imposed on 24 players, teams and officials across five sportsMore recently, IBIA published its 2026 Q1 integrity report.
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