FEDERACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE RUGBY

What FEDERACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE RUGBY does

The Real Federación Española de Rugby (FERugby) is the national governing body for rugby union in Spain, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Madrid. As a private non-profit organization under Spanish sports law, FERugby holds exclusive regulatory authority over rugby competitions and national team representation in Spain, and is affiliated with World Rugby and Rugby Europe under oversight of the Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD). The federation serves a multi-tiered constituency that includes professional and semi-professional clubs (e.g., VRAC Quesos Entrepinares, Complutense Cisneros, SteelPhalt Getxo Rugby), national team athletes (Los Leones and Las Leonas in XV and 7s formats), regional autonomous federations, coaches, referees, and grassroots participants from youth through senior levels.

FERugby operates a digital ecosystem built around three core platforms: iSquad for competition management (schedules, results, standings, club listings), ENEE (Escuela Nacional de Entrenamiento y Educación) for training and certification of coaches, referees, and players, and VideoFERugby/ferugby.tv for match streaming. The federation manages six high-performance training centers across Spain's autonomous communities (Castilla y León, Euskadi, Cataluña, Comunidad Valenciana, Madrid, Sevilla) and delivers programs spanning grassroots inclusive rugby through senior national team competition.

The federation's revenue model combines membership fees from affiliated clubs and regional federations, ticket sales for national competitions, sponsorship income from a portfolio that includes Joma (kit), Iberdrola (Liga Iberdrola title sponsor), KPMG (professional services), Gilbert (balls), Turismo Costa del Sol, Renfe, Volvo, and Macron, institutional funding from CSD, training and certification revenue through ENEE, and merchandise sales. The organization operates with a small core staff of 11 employees and delivers its mandate through a federated network of regional bodies and affiliated clubs across Spain.

Name

FEDERACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE RUGBY

Legal name

Real Federación Española de Rugby

Website

https://ferugby.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Federación Española de Rugby (FERugby) is Spain's national governing body for rugby union, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Madrid. It regulates national competitions, manages national teams (Los Leones, Las Leonas), and coordinates a network of regional federations and clubs via the iSquad and ENEE platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation / Rugby Governance

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Business Associations (813910), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Sport Governing Bodies & League Sanctioning Authorities (MPAKAFAE), Rules, Officiating & Referee Associations (Officials/umpires bodies) (MPAKAFAK), Referee, Umpire & Coach Education/Certification Academies (MPAKAJAN)

Keywords

• National rugby federation
• Rugby competition management
• Coach referee certification
• National team governance
• Rugby development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Fees collected from affiliated clubs and regional federations throughout Spain
2. Ticket Sales: Revenue from sale of tickets for national competitions and matches
3. Sponsorships: Commercial partnerships with official sponsors including Joma, Iberdrola, KPMG, Costa del Sol Tourism, and others
4. Government Funding: Funding from Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD) and institutional bodies
5. Training Courses and Certifications: Revenue from ENEE training programs, referee courses, and coaching certifications
6. Merchandise Sales: Online store sales of official rugby merchandise including clothing and balls

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Real Federación Española de Rugby (FERugby) is the official national governing body for rugby union in Spain, established in 1923. It organizes and regulates all national rugby competitions (División de Honor, Liga Iberdrola, youth leagues), manages the Spanish national teams (Los Leones/Leonas XV and 7s), operates the Escuela Nacional de Entrenamiento y Educación (ENEE) for coach and referee training, and coordinates a nationwide network of regional federations and affiliated clubs.

Product overview

The Real Federación Española de Rugby operates as the national governing body for rugby union in Spain, offering a portfolio of services organized around competition management, athlete development, and training education. The core offering includes the national competition system (División de Honor, División de Honor Femenina, Liga Iberdrola), national team programs (Los Leones/Leonas XV and 7s), the Escuela Nacional de Entrenamiento y Educación (ENEE) for coach and referee certification, and various development initiatives including inclusive rugby and women's rugby (Universo Mujer). Digital services are delivered through the isquad.tv streaming platform, results management systems, and training platforms. The portfolio functions as a unified federation offering rather than a modular product architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Escuela Nacional de Entrenamiento y Educación (ENEE) The National School of Training and Education provides coaching certification, referee training, and player development curricula across all age categories in Spanish rugby. Includes 66 training activities and over 1,800 participants per season.
• National Rugby Competitions (División de Honor, Liga Iberdrola) Official national rugby league competitions including División de Honor Masculina, División de Honor Femenina (Liga Iberdrola), and División de Honor Élite, organized and regulated by FERugby for affiliated clubs across Spain.
• Ferugby.tv / isquad.tv Streaming Platform Live streaming platform for broadcasting Spanish rugby matches and national team games, providing fans access to División de Honor, Liga Iberdrola, and international fixtures.
• Resultados Rugby iSquad Platform Online results platform for managing and displaying competition schedules, standings, match results, and club listings across all Spanish rugby competitions.
• Spanish National Team Programs (Los Leones / Las Leonas) High-performance national team programs managing Spain's representative squads in Rugby XV (Selección XV Masculina and Femenina) and Rugby 7s (Selección 7 Masculina and Femenina), plus age-grade selections (M18, M20), competing in World Rugby and Rugby Europe events.
• Plataforma de Formación (Training Platform) Official federation online training platform for coaching, refereeing, and player education programs including courses and certification pathways, available in partnership with the Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSED).
• High-Performance Rugby Training Centers Network of six high-performance training centers located in Castilla y León, Euskadi, Cataluña, Comunidad Valenciana, Madrid, and Sevilla, providing athlete development and training facilities for elite rugby players.

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• JomaflagshipOthersOfficial kit supplier for Spanish rugby national teams and federation. Joma provides official apparel and equipment for all national team categories including Los Leones XV, Las Leonas, and youth selections.
• IberdrolaflagshipOthersMain sponsor of women's rugby in Spain, particularly supporting the Liga Iberdrola (top women's rugby league). Iberdrola is the title sponsor of the premier women's rugby competition in Spain.
• KPMGcoreOthersProfessional services partner providing advisory and consulting support to the federation. KPMG is listed as a main sponsor of the federation.
• Turismo Costa del SolcoreOthersOfficial tourism sponsor of the federation, promoting the Costa del Sol region through Spanish rugby national team events and broadcasts.
• GilbertcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial ball supplier for Spanish rugby. Gilbert provides the official match balls for all national competitions and national team matches.
• RenfecoreOthersOfficial transport partner of the federation. Renfe provides official transportation services for the Spanish rugby federation.
• VolvocoreOthersOfficial vehicle partner providing official vehicles for federation operations and national team logistics.
• Veo TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial technology partner providing video analysis and streaming technology solutions for Spanish rugby competitions and training.
• MacronsupportingOthersOfficial equipment and apparel supplier for federation staff and officials.
• Loterías y Apuestas del EstadosupportingOthersOfficial state lottery partner supporting Spanish rugby through sponsorship.
• InfisportsupportingOthersOfficial sports nutrition partner providing nutritional products and support for national team athletes.
• SingularWodsupportingOthersOfficial fitness and training equipment partner for athlete preparation and training programs.
• A Worlwide EspañasupportingOthersOfficial insurance and assistance partner for the federation, providing coverage for international travel and competitions.
• GeneralisupportingOthersOfficial insurance partner providing insurance coverage for federation operations and activities.
• EburysupportingOthersOfficial Fintech partner providing financial services and payment solutions for the federation operations.
• Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Superior Sports Council is the highest governmental body for sports in Spain. CSD provides institutional support, funding, and regulatory oversight for Spanish sports federations including rugby.
• Universidad Complutense de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution partner collaborating on sports research, athlete development, and educational programs. The INEF faculty at Complutense hosts federation events including the International Rugby Congress.
• Ayuntamiento de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMadrid municipal government as institutional partner supporting rugby events and competitions in the capital city.
• Ayuntamiento de ValladolidsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerValladolid municipal government supporting rugby development and hosting events in the city.
• Marca Castilla y LeónsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional sports brand partnership supporting rugby in the Castilla y León autonomous community.
• World RugbyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational governing body for rugby union worldwide. FERugby coordinates with World Rugby for international competitions, regulations, and development programs. Spain participates in World Rugby events including the Rugby World Cup U20.
• Rugby EuropeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean rugby confederation organizing continental competitions. Spain participates in Rugby Europe championships and tournaments including the European Rugby 7s Championship.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Rugby Europe: Continental confederation for rugby in Europe. A direct partner and overarching governing body that FERugby reports to; comparable as the ecosystem organizer for European rugby competitions including the Rugby Europe Championships.
• World Rugby: International governing body for rugby union worldwide. Comparable as the apex regulatory authority that FERugby is affiliated with; sets the rules and competition frameworks the Spanish federation implements domestically.

Direct peers

• Welsh Rugby Union: National governing body for rugby union in Wales. Comparable as a smaller European rugby nation with regional club structure, professional league governance, and national team management.
• Fédération Française de Rugby: National governing body for rugby union in France. Directly comparable as a fellow Tier-1 European rugby federation managing professional leagues, national teams, and grassroots development, though operating at materially larger scale.
• Irish Rugby Football Union: National governing body for rugby union in Ireland. Comparable as a national federation managing professional leagues, national teams, and grassroots with similar governance structure and World Rugby affiliation.
• Scottish Rugby Union: National governing body for rugby union in Scotland. Comparable as another UK Home Nations federation operating professional leagues, national teams, and community rugby programs under similar regulatory structures.
• Rugby Football Union: National governing body for rugby union in England. Directly comparable as a Tier-1 federation governing the Premiership, England national teams, and grassroots pathways with a similar scope of competition management and player development.
• Federazione Italiana Rugby: National governing body for rugby union in Italy. Closely comparable as another Southern European federation with similar tier-2 status, managing national leagues and Six Nations-affiliated national teams.

Broad incumbents

• Federación Española de Baloncesto: Spanish national basketball federation. Comparable as a peer Spanish sports federation with similar governance structure, government funding model, and competition organization framework, though operating at significantly larger commercial scale.
• Real Federación Española de Fútbol: Spanish national football (soccer) federation. Comparable as a peer national federation under the same Consejo Superior de Deportes framework, operating a far larger scale and competing for the same CSD funding pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ferugby
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FERUGBYTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/ferugby1923
• Instagraminstagram.com/ferugby
• TikToktiktok.com/@ferugby
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/federaci-n-espa-ola-de-rugby

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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