The various mobile app stores are jam packed with sporting options, providing you with everything from the latest news to club management.
To save you the trouble of trawling through reams of apps, we’ve compiled the best for you right here. And as a little sweetener, they’re all free.
Pitchero
Ok we admit it, we're being a little cheeky here. But keeping up to date with your local club can be tricky at times, and the Pitchero app (download on iOS here, and Android here) allows you to stay in the know wherever you are. Providing club members with the latest news, fixtures, tables and results, Pitchero is a great app for catching up with your club on the move.
For players and coaches the Pitchero app also allows you to make yourself available for upcoming fixtures, before viewing the selected squad.
With the ability to communicate directly with fellow club members, the Pitchero app is the comprehensive app for playing for, coaching and supporting your club.
BBC Sport
The BBC are a pretty outstanding sport's news outlet these days. Their mobile app is the easiest way to keep up to date with the latest news in a wide range of sports.
The app is also an avenue to sports coverage on radio, with the capacity to listen to BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Live Sports Extra via the app.
Live Score
Pretty much does what it says on the tin this app. Live Score gives you exactly that, but still stands out from the crowd with the sheer breadth of competitions on offer.
Each and every major football league contains scores, line-ups and league tables, with tennis, cricket, basketball and hockey scores also contained in the app.
Cricinfo
If it’s cricket you’re into, ESPN’s Cricinfo is the only app to own. Featuring the latest news, opinions from top cricket writers and live scores from competitions across the globe.
TuneIn
Radio broadcasting app TuneIn is great for a number of things, one of which is listening to live sporting broadcasts.
You can search for individual stations, or find a new one amongst their various categories (one of which is sport). If you’re stuck trying to find some live commentary, your best bet is to try TuneIn catalogue of over 100,000 live radio stations.
StatsZone
The capacity to collect and present sports statistics is growing in popularity, and that’s all thanks to apps like StatsZone.
Powered by a colossus in sporting statistics, Opta, StatsZone brings you unprecedented insight into football’s major leagues and competitions.
Pitchero Team Manager
For coaches, keeping up to date with who is and isn’t available for the weekend can be a nightmare. That’s where the Pitchero Team Manager app comes in.
Managers and coaches can view who is available for an upcoming fixture, before selecting the squad and letting your players know who has made the cut. You can also track live statistics as the match unfolds, before uploading to social media.
With the Team Manager app, coaches don’t have to be at the clubhouse to manage their players.
Ultimate Rugby
For Rugby fans, Ultimate Rugby is likely to be your first call for the latest news and results from the world of union. The app is crammed with the all the usual scores, stats and reports from the oval-shaped sport.
You can even personalise your stream to cover your favourite teams and leagues from across the globe.
