Federacio Catalana de Rugby

What Federacio Catalana de Rugby does

Federació Catalana de Rugby is the legally designated governing body for rugby union in Catalonia, registered in the Registre d'Entitats Esportives de la Generalitat de Catalunya under number 1.437 (CIF G08665432) and headquartered in Barcelona (Rambla Guipúscoa, 23-25). It is a private non-profit federation, owned and governed by its affiliated clubs, operating under the oversight of the Secretaria General de l'Esport and the umbrella body UFEC, and affiliated with the Federación Española de Rugby and World Rugby. The organization celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2022/2023, making it one of the oldest regional rugby federations in Spain.

The federation's core activity is the organization and administration of rugby competitions across Catalonia and Andorra. It runs Senior Masculí across 5 divisions, Senior Femení across 3 divisions, youth categories S14 through S18 with 4 divisions each, and the Copa Catalana, plus manages six Catalan national selections (Senior Masculí, Senior Femení, S18 Masculí, S17 Femení, S16 Masculí, S15 Femení, S14). It serves 54+ affiliated clubs (including U.E. Santboiana, F.C. Barcelona Rugby, CR Sant Cugat, Gòtics RC, INEF Lleida, BUC-UBAE, RC Sitges, and RC Vilafranca Penedès), trains and certifies referees through its Comitè d'Àrbitres, and runs the Escoles de Rugby schools program. It also manages its own rugby field, Camp de Les Fonts – Artur Travessa in Terrassa.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: recurring club affiliation and player licensing fees (subscriptions), merchandise sales via the botiga.rugby.cat online store (8 SKUs across apparel and a 190-page commemorative book priced €11–€47), and competition organization funded through participation fees and sponsorship arrangements (notably AON as title sponsor of the DHC Femenina). The federation outsources merchandise manufacturing and fulfillment to Kauri Sportwear SL and processes payments via Redsys. It has no proprietary technology products, no public API, and no disclosed funding rounds; its operating model is that of a regional sports federation rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Federacio Catalana de Rugby

Legal name

Federació Catalana de Rugby

Website

https://rugby.cat

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Federació Catalana de Rugby is the non-profit governing body for rugby union in Catalonia, organizing official competitions across senior and youth divisions, managing six Catalan national selections, and serving 54+ affiliated clubs and licensed players across Catalonia and Andorra.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Governance

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional/Continental Confederations & Associations (MPAKAFAD)

Keywords

• Sports federation governance
• Rugby competition management
• Athlete licensing services
• National team management
• Club affiliation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federation Membership/Licensing: Revenue generated through club affiliations and player licensing fees. The federation sets license prices annually for each season, as noted in assembly meeting agendas discussing pricing for 2026-2027 season.
2. Online Store (Botiga): E-commerce revenue from official merchandise including apparel (hoodies, polos, t-shirts), training gear, and commemorative items. Products include the 100-year anniversary collection and official Catalan Rugby selection merchandise.
3. Competition Organization: Organizing and managing rugby competitions across Catalonia generates operational funding through participation fees and sponsorship arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Federació Catalana de Rugby is the official governing body for rugby union in Catalonia, organizing official competitions across all age and gender categories (Senior Masculí, Senior Femení, S14-S18 youth), managing Catalan national team selections, licensing players and clubs, and training referees. The federation also operates a consumer online merchandise store (Botiga Online) selling official Rugby Catalunya apparel, training gear, and 100-year anniversary commemorative products.

Product overview

The Federació Catalana de Rugby operates primarily as a sports federation managing Catalan rugby competitions and Catalan national team selections, rather than a technology product company. Its consumer-facing offering consists of an online merchandise store (Botiga Online) selling eight distinct products across clothing (sweatshirts, polo shirts, training shirts, playing jerseys) and publications (a commemorative book), all branded under the Rugby Catalunya and 100 Anys (100 years) sub-lines. The federation's core non-commercial activity is the organization and administration of rugby competitions across multiple divisions and age categories, and the management of Catalan rugby team selections competing in inter-regional championships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Botiga Online - Official Rugby Catalunya Store E-commerce platform selling official Rugby Catalunya merchandise including apparel, training gear, commemorative 100-year anniversary items, and publications. Operates with home delivery across Spain and internationally, using Redsys for credit card payment processing. Free shipping offered on domestic orders over €75; international shipping €25.
• Rugby Competition Management (Competicions) Organization and management of official Catalan rugby competitions across all categories: Senior Masculí (Divisió d'Honor Catalana through Cinquena Catalana), Senior Femení (DHC AON through Segona Catalana Femenina), youth categories S18, S17, S16, S14 each with multiple tiers, plus the Copa Catalana. For 54+ affiliated clubs and their licensed players across Catalonia and Andorra.
• Catalan Rugby National Selections (Selecció Catalana) Management of six Catalan national rugby team selections across age groups: Senior Masculine, Senior Femenine, S18 Masculine, S17 Femenine, S16 Masculine, S15 Femenine, and S14 mixed. The selections compete in inter-regional championships such as the Campionat Autonòmic de Sevens and represent Catalonia under the FER and World Rugby frameworks.
• Samarreta Selecció Rugby Catalunya 100 anys - 100th Anniversary Jersey Official commemorative playing jersey marking 100 years of Catalan rugby, made from 100% polyester with sublimation printing and anti-tear seams. Available in sizes from children's 6 years through XXXXL adult, priced at €47.
• Samarreta Oficial Selecció Rugby Catalunya - Official Match Jersey Official Catalan rugby national selection match jersey for the 2025 season, priced at €42, sold through the Botiga Online with 48-hour shipping available.
• Samarreta Entrenament Rugby Catalunya - Training Shirt Official Rugby Catalunya training shirt made from 100% polyester, sublimation printed for breathability. Available in sizes S through XXXL, priced at €12.
• Polo Oficial Rugby Catalunya 100 anys - 100th Anniversary Polo 100th anniversary commemorative polo shirt made from 100% cotton with printed logo. Available in sizes S through XXL, priced at €17.
• Polo Oficial Rugby Catalunya - Official Polo Shirt Official Rugby Catalunya polo shirt with embroidered logos in grey ginesta color. Available in sizes S through XXL, priced at €17.
• Dessuadora Oficial Rugby Catalunya 100 anys - 100th Anniversary Hoodie Commemorative hooded sweatshirt marking 100 years of Catalan rugby, made from 280g fleece (60% cotton / 40% polyester) with lined hood, reinforced seams, and front kangaroo pocket. Priced at €23.
• Dessuadora Oficial Rugby Catalunya - Official Hoodie Official Rugby Catalunya hooded sweatshirt in grey ginesta color, made from 280g fleece (60% cotton / 40% polyester), priced at €23.
• Llibre Ginesta - Històries del Rugbi Català A 190-page book written by Laureano Clavero and journalist Aitor Compañón, compiling conversations with rugby players born between the 1920s and 1960s, documenting the history of Catalan rugby. Published under the federation's Ginesta label, priced at €11.

Quantifiable outcome

• 54+ affiliated rugby clubs across Catalonia and Andorra
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kauri Sportwear SLcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMerchandise partner responsible for manufacturing and fulfillment of official Catalan Rugby merchandise sold through the online store. The company operates from Cursa de l'riu 243, Valencia and handles logistics, returns, and customer service for the botiga.rugby.cat e-commerce platform.
• AONminorOthersSponsor of the Divisió d'Honor Catalana Femenina (DHC AON) - title sponsor for the top women's rugby competition in Catalonia.
• Mutua CatalanaminorOthersMutual insurance partner for federation members, providing health/sports accident coverage for federated players and clubs.
• La XarxaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatalan media network partner for rugby coverage and promotion. La Xarxa is listed as a collaborator on the federation's website.
• Secretaria General de l'Esport (Generalitat de Catalunya)coreOthersOfficial government sports authority that oversees and funds sports federations in Catalonia. The federation is registered in the Registre d'Entitats Esportives de Catalunya (number 1.437) and regulated by current sports legislation.
• Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya (UFEC)minorOthersUmbrella organization for sports federations in Catalonia, listed as a resource link on the federation website.
• Xanascat - Xarxa d'Albergs de CatalunyaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgreement with Catalan Youth Hostel Network providing 10% discount on hostel stays for FCR federated members, clubs, and entities. Discount applicable for individual reservations and club bookings at ACJ-managed hostels.
• Associació Catalana de la Joventut (ACJ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the hostel discount agreement, ACJ manages the Xanascat hostel network offering discounted accommodation for rugby federations for competitions and tournaments.
• INEFC BarcelonaminorOthersInstitut Nacional d'Educació Física de Catalunya - main venue for FCR General Assemblies and competition headquarters for certain events.
• Federació Espanyola de Rugby (FER)coreOthersNational governing body for rugby in Spain. The Catalan Federation operates under FER framework and coordinates Catalan selections for national competitions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• World Rugby: Global governing body that sets the rules framework under which FCR operates. Not a competitor but the apex body in the value chain that legitimizes FCR's competitions and selections.
• Federación Española de Rugby: The national governing body for rugby in Spain, of which FCR is a regional member. Operates the División de Honor and Spain national teams; structurally a parent-tier federation with overlapping governance and competition responsibilities.
• Fédération Française de Rugby: National French rugby federation operating leagues (Top 14, Pro D2), national team, licensing, and merchandising. A larger-scale version of FCR's federation activities; useful for benchmarking scaling of governance and commercial operations.

Direct peers

• Scottish Rugby Union: National rugby governing body running club leagues, national selections, and licensing under World Rugby. Mirrors FCR's federation business model (club membership, divisions, sponsorship, merchandise) at country scale.
• Welsh Rugby Union: National/regional rugby union governing body with analogous federation structure: member clubs, multi-division league, national team management, licensing, and merchandise operations. Closely comparable business model even though operating at a much larger scale.

Others

• Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya (UFEC): Umbrella body that represents Catalan sports federations (including FCR) to the Generalitat and broader stakeholders. Adjacent/ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• Federació Catalana de Bàsquet: Catalan basketball federation under the same Generalitat/UFEC framework as FCR. Comparable legal structure, member-club governance, and competition-organization model, but in a different sport.
• Federació Catalana de Futbol: Another regional sports federation operating under the Generalitat de Catalunya sports authority with the same legal framework as FCR. Comparable in governance model (elected board, member-club ownership, UFEC affiliation) and headcount scale, but operates in a vastly larger sport.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/rugby_catalunya
• Xx.com/rugby_cat
• Facebookfacebook.com/RugbyCatalunya
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rugbyarbitres

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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