Tonbridge Juddians Rugby Football Club

What Tonbridge Juddians Rugby Football Club does

Tonbridge Juddians Rugby Football Club (TJRFC) is a community rugby union club based at The Slade, Tonbridge, Kent, England. It fields competitive teams across the full age spectrum — Minis (U6–U11, including girls-only sections), Juniors (U12–U15), Academy (U16–U18, Colts, and girls), Senior Men (1st XV in National League 1 / Level 3 of the RFU pyramid, plus 2nd XV, 3rd XV, and Vets), and a Women's 1st XV competing in Women's NC 3 South East. The club operates an integrated player development pathway from introductory non-contact Minis rugby through to senior-level competitive play, supplemented by an active tour programme (including the 2026 U13 Somerset Tour and the Minis Tigers Challenge at Bognor Regis).

The club is run by a volunteer management committee led by Chair Darren Grasby, President Rich Morris, and Secretary Mark Hewett, with dedicated officers across safeguarding, commercial, membership, bar, social media, and coaching roles. There is no proprietary technology — the digital infrastructure is provided by the third-party Pitchero club management platform, which powers the website (tjrfc.co.uk), membership administration, match reporting, and media galleries. Communication and member recruitment are conducted through this platform alongside Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram. The club's brand is ranked #31 in the Pitchero Rankings, indicating meaningful digital engagement.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: (1) recurring membership subscriptions from players across all sections, (2) sponsorship income from a portfolio of more than 15 local and regional business partners (including Warners, Halcyon Wealth, VolkerFitzpatrick, Redrow, Cardinus, Tonbridge Brewery, and others), and (3) clubhouse and facility hire at The Slade. The operating model is community- and membership-led with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or paid player contracts.

Name

Tonbridge Juddians Rugby Football Club

Legal name

Tonbridge Juddians Rugby Football Club

Website

https://tjrfc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tonbridge Juddians RFC is a community rugby union club in Tonbridge, Kent, fielding teams from Minis (U6) through Seniors and Women's XV in National League 1, funded by member subscriptions, local sponsorships, and clubhouse hire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Rugby Club / Grassroots Sports

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG)

Keywords

• Community rugby club
• Amateur rugby union
• Youth rugby pathway
• Rugby club membership
• Grassroots sports club

Headquarters

HQ city

Tonbridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions: Club generates revenue primarily through membership fees from players across senior, academy, junior, and minis sections.
2. Sponsorship: Club has numerous local and regional business sponsors providing financial support in exchange for branding visibility on website, kits, and facilities.
3. Club hire and facilities: The club offers facilities for hire including the clubhouse at The Slade.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tonbridge Juddians RFC is a community rugby football club that organizes and delivers competitive and recreational rugby union playing opportunities across all age groups and genders, from Minis (U6) through Juniors (U12-U15), Academy (U16-U18, Colts, Girls), Women's 1st XV, and Senior Men (1st XV in National League 1, 2nd XV, 3rd XV, Vets). The club provides coaching, league competition, training facilities, social clubhouse facilities, and a structured youth-to-senior player development pathway, supported by a membership and sponsorship revenue model.

Product overview

Tonbridge Juddians RFC operates a unified club website powered by the Pitchero platform. The website serves as the primary digital hub for the club, providing match management, news distribution, team information, membership services, and media galleries across all club sections including Seniors, Academy, Juniors, and Minis teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Club Membership (Senior, Academy, Junior, Minis, Ladies) Annual club membership across senior men's, women's, academy (U16-U18), junior (U12-U15), and minis (U6-U11) sections, providing access to coaching, training, league and cup competition, and clubhouse facilities for amateur rugby players in Kent.
• Clubhouse and Facilities Hire at The Slade Booking of the clubhouse and grounds at The Slade, Tonbridge, for private events, functions, and external use, providing a venue-based service to non-members and the local community.
• Senior Men's Rugby Teams (1st XV, 2nd XV, 3rd XV, Vets) Competitive senior men's rugby participation across four tiers (National League 1, Counties 2 Kent, Kent B Rural, Vets), providing league and cup matches for adult amateur players.
• Women's 1st XV Rugby Team Competitive women's rugby at the Women's NC 3 South East level, providing structured league participation and coaching for adult female players.
• Academy Rugby (U16-U18, Colts A/B, U18 Girls) Age-grade competitive rugby for players aged 15-18 across Colts A and B teams, U18 Girls, and U16 Boys/Girls, with dedicated coaching and a player development pathway to senior rugby.
• Junior Rugby (U12-U15) Junior rugby for boys and girls aged 12-15, competing in Kent leagues with qualified coaching and an age-appropriate development pathway.
• Minis Rugby (U6-U11, including Girls) Non-contact introductory rugby for children aged 6-11 (U6-U11), including girls-only sections, providing an age-appropriate introduction to the sport with qualified coaches and a safeguarding framework.
• Club Sponsorship Packages Commercial sponsorship opportunities for local and regional businesses, providing branding visibility on the club website, kits, social media, and clubhouse in exchange for financial support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Won 2025/26 league titles: 2nd XV (Counties 2 Kent), 3rd XV (Kent B Rural), TJ Ladies (Women's NC3SE), Academy Colts A (Kent U18 League Div 1), U16 Boys (Kent 7s Vase), U16 Girls (Kent Cup), U15 Boys (Kent League 1), U12 Girls (Kent Waterfall Bowl)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WarnersminorOthersLocal solicitor firm sponsoring the club with branding on website and club materials.
• Halcyon WealthminorOthersWealth management firm providing sponsorship support to the club.
• VolkerFitzpatrickminorOthersConstruction and engineering company listed as a partner of the club.
• Foundry GymminorOthersLocal gym partner in Tonbridge providing fitness facilities support.
• Broad SignsminorOthersSignage company listed as partner providing branding services.
• Hams TravelminorOthersTravel and coach operator partner providing transport for club tours and away matches.
• PitcherocoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital club management platform providing website, membership, match reporting, media hosting, and communication tools for the club's operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Pitchero: Digital club management platform that powers TJRFC's website, membership, and communications. Relevant as a strategic technology partner rather than a competitor, but central to the club's operational infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Blackheath FC: London-based community rugby club that also competes in National League 1, the same third tier of the RFU pyramid as TJRFC's 1st XV. Directly comparable on competitive level, community membership model, and youth pathway structure.
• Plymouth Albion RFC: National League 1 rugby club with a traditional community club structure. Comparable on competitive level, volunteer governance, and multi-section youth and senior programme.
• Sedgley Park RFC: North West England rugby club competing at National League 1 level with a similar community-club model including minis, juniors, and senior teams.
• Richmond FC: Historic community rugby club competing in National League 1 with a comparable all-ages membership model. Shares the same amateur club structure, multi-team pyramid, and reliance on local sponsorship.
• Coventry RFC: Midlands rugby club with a comparable community-membership structure and participation in National League 1 rugby. Operates a similar membership subscription and sponsorship revenue model.
• Rosslyn Park RFC: National League 1 rugby club with a strong community focus and full mini-to-senior pathway. Operates a similar membership-plus-sponsorship commercial model to TJRFC.
• Canterbury RFC: Kent-based rugby club in the same regional catchment as TJRFC, competing at a comparable community level. Direct competitor for players, sponsors, and supporters in the county.

Regional players

• Maidstone RFC: Kent rugby club in a neighbouring catchment to Tonbridge, competing in the regional league pyramid. Relevant peer for player recruitment and sponsor overlap within the same county.
• Tonbridge Angels FC: Local football club based in Tonbridge, sharing the same local market for sponsors, members, and community engagement. Adjacent comparator for understanding the local sports sponsorship and participation landscape.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TJRFC
• Facebookfacebook.com/tonbridgejuddiansrugby
• Instagraminstagram.com/tonbridgejuddiansrfc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tonbridge-juddians-rfc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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