Amatori Napoli Rugby

What Amatori Napoli Rugby does

Amatori Napoli Rugby is a non-profit sports association founded in 1998 and registered in Naples, Italy. It operates as a comprehensive rugby club with approximately 450 registered athletes across 13 active teams spanning senior competitive levels (Serie A, Serie A Femminile, Serie C), youth development (Under 18, 16, 14), mini-rugby for children aged 3–12 (Under 12, 10, 8, and 6 — Prime Mete), and amateur/recreational categories (OLD, Touch Maschile ANT, Touch Femminile NESIS). The club's home is the Villaggio del Rugby, a multi-functional facility in Naples featuring an international-standard field, training center, club house with food and event services, and an on-site sports store. The club is affiliated with FIR (Federazione Italiana Rugby) and operates under federation-licensed coaching.

The business model is self-funding (autofinanziamento) with no external investors or parent company. Revenue is generated through membership fees paid in installments by approximately 450 registered athletes, a diversified portfolio of commercial sponsors (GLS, Alcott, Coca-Cola, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Powerade, Ferrarelle, Caffè Vergnano, and others), facility rental income, summer camp fees, and club house food and event services. Family and multi-child discounts are offered. Distribution is direct via the club's secretariat and the Villaggio del Rugby facility, with no intermediaries.

The primary customer segments are youth and competitive rugby players (the core segment), adult amateur/recreational players, school students reached through outreach programs, and families of athletes. Since September 2024, the club has significantly expanded its school-based rugby program (Scuola Rugby), deploying FIR-licensed coaches into primary and secondary schools across Naples and neighboring municipalities (Bagnoli, Fuorigrotta, Soccavo, Posillipo), reaching over 2,500 students and delivering more than 500 hours of sports activity. The stated strategic mission, articulated by President Francesco Battista, is to restore Neapolitan rugby to competitive parity with major Italian clubs by building a youth-driven, community-rooted organization. The club is governed by President Francesco Battista with leadership distributed across elected team presidents and volunteer coaching staff.

Name

Amatori Napoli Rugby

Legal name

Amatori Napoli Rugby

Website

https://amatorinapolirugby.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Amatori Napoli Rugby is a non-profit rugby association founded in 1998 in Naples, Italy, operating 13 teams across all age and skill levels from age 3 through senior competition. It serves approximately 450 registered athletes plus 2,500+ school students via outreach programs, self-funded through membership fees and commercial sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Rugby Sports Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Rugby (Union & League) Leagues (MPAKAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Club Sports Programs (MPAKACAK)

Keywords

• Amateur rugby club
• Youth rugby programs
• Community sports association
• School rugby outreach
• Touch rugby teams

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership / Registration Fees: The association operates as a non-profit (Associazione senza finalità economiche) and is self-funded through membership fees from approximately 450 registered athletes plus students involved in school programs. Multi-child family discounts and sibling/family member discounts apply. Payment is accepted in multiple installments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Amatori Napoli Rugby is a non-profit sports association that organizes and delivers rugby training, competitive league participation, and community sports programs across Naples and southern Italy. It offers 13 active teams spanning senior, youth, minirugby, and amateur categories, a school-based rugby outreach program, summer camps, and event hosting at the Villaggio del Rugby facility. Members register directly on an installment-based membership plan, with discounts for families and multi-child registrations.

Product overview

Amatori Napoli Rugby is a non-profit sports association founded in 1998, operating as a comprehensive rugby club with approximately 450 registered athletes. The organization functions as a unified sports platform comprising multiple team levels and programs: senior teams (Serie A, Serie A Femminile, Serie C) representing the competitive peak; youth development squads (Under 18, Under 16, Under 14) and minirugby programs (Under 12, Under 10, Under 8, Under 6 - Prime Mete) for children aged 3-12; and amateur teams (Amatori Napoli OLD, Amatori Napoli Touch Maschile ANT, Amatori Napoli Touch Femminile NESIS) for adult recreational players. The club operates from the Villaggio del Rugby, a multi-functional sports facility featuring an international field, training center, and hospitality areas. Additional offerings include a School Rugby Program (Scuola Rugby) that brings rugby into local schools with federal-licensed coaches, a Summer Camp (Campo Estivo), and Club House rental services for private events. The organization is recognized as the most important youth rugby center in southern Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Villaggio del Rugby Multi-functional sports village facility in Naples featuring an international field, training center, village area, and food & relaxation area, hosting the club's rugby activities and member services.
• Serie A Men's Senior Rugby Team Senior men's rugby team competing in the Italian Serie A championship, with professional training and dedicated coaching staff and facilities.
• Serie A Femminile Women's Rugby Team Senior women's rugby team competing in Serie A Femminile, supported by dedicated coaching staff and led by President Pasquale De Dilectis.
• Serie C Men's Rugby Team Senior men's rugby team competing in Serie C, providing an entry pathway for players transitioning from youth to senior rugby.
• Giovanili Youth Rugby (Under 18, Under 16, Under 14) Youth rugby programs for players aged 14-18 (Under 18, Under 16, Under 14), described as the most important youth rugby pole in southern Italy, with multiple training sessions per week.
• Minirugby (Under 12, Under 10, Under 8, Under 6 - Prime Mete) Entry-level rugby programs for children aged 3-12 (Under 12, Under 10, Under 8, Under 6 - Prime Mete), introducing rugby through age-appropriate activities and games.
• Amatori Napoli OLD Adult Amateur Rugby Team Senior amateur rugby team for adult players, training twice weekly, with historical captains dating back to 1998.
• Amatori Napoli Touch Maschile ANT (Men's Touch Rugby) Men's touch rugby team for amateur adult players, training twice weekly with captains Antonio Errichiello and Marco Farina.
• Amatori Napoli Touch Femminile NESIS (Women's Touch Rugby) Women's touch rugby team for amateur adult female players, training three times weekly with captains Giulia Petrucci and Amelia Caporicci.
• Scuola Rugby (School Rugby Outreach Program) School-based rugby introduction program bringing rugby directly into primary and secondary schools across Naples and surrounding municipalities, delivered by federal-licensed coaches. Since September 2024 has engaged more than 2,500 students and delivered over 500 hours of sports activity.
• Campo Estivo (Summer Camp) Annual summer camp program running from the end of the school year through August, offering week-by-week enrollment with discounts for multiple weeks or same-family registrations.
• Club House & Event Space Rental Private event hosting services at the Club House facilities, including dining options and sports facility access for members and event organizers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,500 students engaged in school rugby programs from September 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rinascimento PartenopeominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmatori Napoli Rugby collaborated with Rinascimento Partenopeo and Napoli Basket at a fundraising event on June 25, donating a club jersey to support the regeneration of a basketball court at Piazza Carlo III in Naples. The partnership aims to create safe spaces for youth in the neighborhood.
• Si Può Dare Di PiùminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial inclusion partnership with Si Può Dare Di Più, an association working for the social and laboral inclusion of young people with cognitive-behavioral disabilities. The association provided pizza service at the club's end-of-season celebration, demonstrating the club's commitment to social impact.
• Rugby IV Circolo BeneventominorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmatori Napoli Rugby collaborated with Rugby IV Circolo Benevento at the Trofeo Nazionale Seven Under 16 'Piero Dotto', a national youth rugby tournament. The partnership is described as an important driver for the entire rugby movement in their shared territory.
• Sponsors (GLS, Alcott, Coca-Cola, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Powerade, Ferrarelle, Caffè Vergnano, Eccellenze della Costiera, Aquaclara, Carannante, Consalt Network, Movisid, Mida Sport & Style, Rinomato, Petrone)minorOthersThe club has a diverse portfolio of commercial sponsors spanning logistics (GLS), fashion (Alcott), beverages (Coca-Cola, Peroni, Powerade, Ferrarelle, Caffè Vergnano), food (Eccellenze della Costiera, Carannante, Rinomato, Petrone), sports retail (Mida Sport & Style), and business services (Consalt Network, Movisid). These sponsors are displayed on the club's website and contribute to the club's self-funding model.
• FIR (Federazione Italiana Rugby)coreOthersThe club operates under and is affiliated with FIR (Federazione Italiana Rugby), Italy's national rugby federation. FIR-licensed coaches deliver training and school programs. The club participates in FIR-organized league competitions (Serie A, Serie A Femminile, Serie C) and tournaments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Femi-CZ Rugby Rovigo Delta: Historic Italian rugby club competing in Serie A with strong youth development. Comparable as a multi-tier Italian rugby club with senior and youth teams, but based in northern Italy with a much larger traditional fan base.
• Rugby Calvisano: Italian Serie A and historically dominant rugby club based in Lombardy. Comparable as a top-tier Italian rugby club operating competitive teams and a youth academy, though far larger and more established than Amatori Napoli.
• Petrarca Rugby Padova: Top Italian rugby club based in Padova competing in Serie A with a strong youth academy. Comparable to Amatori Napoli in operating a full pyramid from youth to senior, but with northern Italian scale and resources.

Others

• Federazione Italiana Rugby (FIR): Italian national rugby federation governing body. Comparable to Amatori Napoli as the federation under which the club operates and which licenses its coaches. Not a competitor but a key ecosystem relationship.

Direct peers

• Rugby Lyons Piacenza: Italian Serie A rugby club with a structured youth program. Comparable to Amatori Napoli as a multi-tier Italian rugby club combining youth development with senior competitive play, though based in Emilia-Romagna.
• Rangers Rugby Vicenza: Italian Serie A rugby club with a structured youth academy. Comparable to Amatori Napoli as a multi-tier Italian rugby club combining youth development with senior competitive teams, though based in the Veneto region.
• HBS Rugby Colorno: Italian Serie A rugby club with a strong youth academy. Comparable to Amatori Napoli as a mid-sized Italian club running a full pyramid from youth to senior competitive rugby, though based in Emilia-Romagna.
• Parma Calcio 1913 Rugby: Italian rugby club based in Parma competing in Serie A. Comparable to Amatori Napoli as a multi-tier club with youth and senior teams, though historically tied to the Zebre franchise and based in Emilia-Romagna.
• Lazio Rugby 1927: Italian rugby club based in Rome with a youth academy and senior teams. Comparable to Amatori Napoli as a multi-tier Italian rugby club operating in a non-traditional rugby region, with similar positioning around youth and amateur rugby.

Regional players

• Cus Perugia Rugby: Italian rugby club from central Italy with youth and senior teams. Comparable to Amatori Napoli as a multi-tier Italian rugby club with a focus on youth development, serving a different regional territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NapoliRugby
• Instagraminstagram.com/napolirugby
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amatori-napoli-rugby

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Number of profiles

Profiles30 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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