Getxo Rugby

What Getxo Rugby does

Getxo Rugby Taldea is a private, community-based amateur rugby club founded in 1975 by three players from Gernika Rugby Taldea and headquartered at the Fadura municipal sports complex in Getxo, Bizkaia, Basque Country, Spain (CIF: G48430177). The club fields competitive men's, women's, youth (S08 through S18), veterans, touch rugby, and an inclusive rugby program (Getxo Rugby Inclusivo) for players of all abilities. Its product portfolio is centered on participation-based services: structured team training and league competition across Spanish rugby divisions, the Fadura stadium and training-facility access, membership subscriptions (individual 80€/year and graduated family tiers), branded merchandise (sweatshirts, t-shirts), and corporate sponsorship packages. From a technology standpoint, the club operates standard community-sport infrastructure supplemented by mobile applications developed by Deustos Sistemas that use geolocation to push proximity-based notifications to members, plus standard Google Analytics web tracking. There are no proprietary software platforms, no APIs, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

The club's business model is a hybrid of subscription recurring revenue (membership dues collected via direct debit), hardware sales (merchandise sold only on-premises at the club office and the Iglú Bar on match days), and sponsorship/affiliate revenue from a roster of corporate and local sponsors including Steelphalt, Giroa Veolia, Eki Fundazioa, Deia, and Bycam. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, open trials, social media (Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube), and inclusive-program outreach rather than paid acquisition. Leadership is volunteer/governance-based, with President Alaitz Bollegi and a board including a Kirol-zuzendaria (sports director), treasury, and secretariat roles. There is no external equity, no parent entity, and no disclosed funding rounds; the entity is structured as a member-supported sports association.

Name

Getxo Rugby

Legal name

Getxo Rugby Taldea

Website

https://getxorugby.eus

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Getxo Rugby Taldea is a community rugby club founded in 1975 in Getxo, Bizkaia, Spain, fielding men's, women's, youth (S08-S18), veterans, touch, and inclusive rugby teams. It funds operations through annual membership fees, merchandise sales, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Rugby Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Amateur rugby club
• Youth rugby training
• Rugby membership program
• Inclusive rugby program
• Competitive rugby league

Headquarters

HQ city

Getxo

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from individual and family members that provide recurring revenue for club operations.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of club merchandise including sweatshirts, t-shirts and other items for training, supporting or displaying club pride.
3. Sponsorships: Financial and in-kind support from sponsors and collaborators including Steelphalt, Giroa Veolia, Eki Fundazioa, Deia, Bycam, and local businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Getxo Rugby is an amateur rugby club that organizes and runs competitive rugby teams across all age groups (youth S08–S18, senior men's, senior women's, veterans, touch rugby, and inclusive rugby) at the Fadura municipal sports complex in Getxo, Bizkaia. The club monetizes participation through tiered individual/family annual memberships (€0–€80), branded merchandise sales (sweatshirts, t-shirts), and corporate sponsorship arrangements with local and regional businesses.

Product overview

Getxo Rugby is a sports club offering a comprehensive rugby program with multiple competitive teams across all age groups and levels. The club provides men's (including development), women's (competing in Iberdrola Liga), inclusive, and youth teams spanning ages S08 through senior. The club's product portfolio centers on team sports participation, supported by membership programs (individual and family plans ranging from 0€ to 80€ annually), branded merchandise (sweatshirts, t-shirts), and sponsorship opportunities. Home matches and training take place at Fadura's municipal sports complex, which features a natural grass pitch and supporting facilities. The club was founded in 1975 and competes across Spanish rugby divisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Getxo Rugby Club Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved promotion playoff final in Division de Honor Elite in June 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• SteelphaltmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of Getxo Rugby with logo displayed on official website sponsors section. Provides financial support for club operations and development.
• Giroa VeoliamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnvironmental services company (Veolia) sponsoring Getxo Rugby as part of their local community engagement initiatives.
• Eki FundazioamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation supporting Getxo Rugby as a social and sports project with community impact.
• DeiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional newspaper providing media sponsorship and coverage for the club.
• BycamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor supporting the club.
• Pipers AlgortaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal establishment in Algorta (bar/pub) contributing as a collaborator to the club.
• Fangaloka StyleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor contributing to club support.
• Charlot CocteleriaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCocktail bar in Algorta as local collaborator.
• Local Collaborators (NIKKOU, SUSHI, AITA MARI, AJURIA, LA PLAZA, MAGGIES, SANIKO, TXOMIN, KAIXO, KANTAURI, TELLAGORRI, EKIA, ETXETXU, TIPULA, SALSIDU, BARRUKOA, BIKAIN, HUERTO, HORMA, ARANA, CROSS, URRUTI, AKEITA)minorOthersVarious local commerce businesses in Getxo area that contribute to the club's support network. Includes restaurants, shops, and services providing backing for the club.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VRAC Valladolid: One of Spain's most decorated rugby clubs, also a community-based amateur/semi-professional rugby club competing in the División de Honor tier. Directly comparable structure (membership club, men's and women's teams, youth development) and competitive tier.
• Club de Rugby El Salvador: Madrid-based Spanish rugby club competing in top national divisions with men's, women's, and youth sections. Similar non-profit community rugby club model competing in the same Spanish rugby pyramid.
• Ciencias Fundación Cajasol Rugby Club: Sevilla-based Spanish rugby club with comparable structure including men's, women's, and youth programs. Directly competes in the same Spanish rugby division system as Getxo Rugby.
• UE Santboiana: Historic Catalan rugby club from Sant Boi de Llobregat (Barcelona), one of Spain's oldest and most successful rugby clubs. Similar membership-driven amateur rugby club model with comparable competitive history and trophy heritage.
• Alcobendas Rugby: Madrid-based Spanish rugby club operating in the same national divisions as Getxo Rugby. Similar community-based club structure with competitive men's, women's, and youth programs.
• Club Rugby La Vila: Alicante-based Spanish rugby club with established men's, women's, and youth sections. Directly comparable structure and competes in similar tiers of the Spanish rugby pyramid.

Regional players

• Hernani Club Rugby Eskola: Basque regional rugby club from Hernani (Gipuzkoa), directly competing with Getxo for players, members, and sponsors within the Basque Country rugby ecosystem.
• Gernika Rugby Taldea: Basque rugby club from Gernika; notably the club whose three founding players established Getxo Rugby in 1975. Competes in the same Basque rugby ecosystem for talent and sponsorship.
• Bilbao Rugby: Basque rugby club based in Bilbao, competing with Getxo Rugby in the same regional player pool, sponsorship market, and Basque rugby competition structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GetxoRugby
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GetxoRugby_1975
• Facebookfacebook.com/GetxoRugby/?locale=es_ES
• Instagraminstagram.com/getxorugby/?hl=es

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Getxo Rugby