Rangers Rugby Vicenza

What Rangers Rugby Vicenza does

Rangers Rugby Vicenza, legally registered as Rugby Vicenza ASD (Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica), is an amateur rugby union club founded in 1974 and headquartered at Strada Sant'Antonino 131, Vicenza, Italy. The club operates a vertically integrated rugby program spanning minirugby (ages 6-12, including Prime Mete entry-level), youth categories (Under14, Under16, Under18), women's rugby, Serie B (Cadetti), and the First XV competing in Soladria Serie A Elite, Italy's top-tier rugby championship. The club also fields a veterans team (I Quatro Gati Old Rugby Vicenza) that organizes the annual Four Cats Cup tournament, now in its 18th edition. Supporting infrastructure includes Stadio Angelo Gobbato and the Rugby Arena, both operated by the club, with matches streamed via TheRugbyChannel partnership.

The club's revenue model is diversified across six primary streams: sponsorship revenue (main sponsor Soladria, top partners Birrone, Gruppo Magis, Macron, MA Impianti, and nutrition partner WhySport); match-day revenue from ticket sales via Rugby Arena box office and Ciaotickets platform (€5-€10 per adult); merchandise sales including the 50th anniversary collection (€25-€59 per item); annual membership fees (tesseramenti) across all categories; 5x1000 Italian tax designation donations to Amatori Rugby Vicenza ASD or Rangers Rugby Vicenza ASD; and corporate team building services leveraging club facilities. The club employs approximately 10 staff and is led by President Fabio Coppo, with a new Head Coach Stefan Basson appointed in June 2026 to lead the Serie A Elite team.

The club's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: grassroots player recruitment flows through the "Rugby nelle Scuole" school program and minirugby onboarding, while major events (XVIII Four Cats Cup, 1° Trofeo Città del Palladio, 20° Vicenza Si Mischia) function as community engagement and marketing vehicles. Value proposition centers on a 50-year heritage, a comprehensive pathway from grassroots to elite rugby, and the status of the only Veneto team consistently competing in Serie A Elite, which achieved a best-ever 7th place finish in the 2025-2026 season.

Name

Rangers Rugby Vicenza

Legal name

Rugby Vicenza ASD

Website

https://rangersrugbyvicenza.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rangers Rugby Vicenza is an amateur rugby union club in Vicenza, Italy, founded in 1974, operating a multi-tier program from minirugby to Serie A Elite. It serves the Veneto rugby community through youth development, women's rugby, veterans teams, and corporate team building services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Rugby Club Services

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

Team & Club Coaching (seasonal team coaching) (HSADAEAF)

Keywords

• Amateur rugby club
• Rugby union programs
• Youth rugby development
• Corporate team building
• Sports club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Vicenza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship Revenue: The club generates significant revenue through sponsorship arrangements with main sponsors (Soladria as title sponsor for Serie A Elite), top partners (Birrone, Gruppo Magis, Macron, MA Impianti), and official nutrition partner (WhySport). Event-specific sponsors like Gruppo Sagam and Rhino Rugby Italia support tournaments.
2. Match Day Revenue: Revenue from ticket sales at home matches at Rugby Arena and Stadio Gobbato. Tickets are sold through physical box offices and online platforms like Ciaotickets. Streaming rights provide additional revenue through TheRugbyChannel broadcasts.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of commemorative merchandise including the 50th anniversary collection featuring books, t-shirts, replica jerseys, and polo shirts. Products available for purchase at the secretariat or with home delivery.
4. Membership Fees (Tesseramenti): Annual membership fees paid by players across all categories, from minirugby to senior teams and veterans.
5. 5x1000 Donations: Tax donation program (5 per mille) where supporters can designate a portion of their taxes to Amatori Rugby Vicenza ASD or Rangers Rugby Vicenza ASD.
6. Team Building Services: Corporate team building programs offered at club facilities, providing revenue from business clients seeking rugby-based team development activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Rangers Rugby Vicenza operates an amateur rugby union club fielding competitive teams from minirugby (Under 6-12) through Serie A Elite, alongside women's, youth, and veteran categories. The club generates revenue through player membership (tesseramenti), match-day ticketing, branded merchandise, corporate team-building services, and community tournaments including the Four Cats Cup, while developing players from grassroots school outreach through to Italy's top rugby division.

Product overview

Rangers Rugby Vicenza is a multi-level rugby club founded in 1974, offering a comprehensive range of rugby programs and services. The club operates a unified portfolio comprising competitive teams at multiple levels: Serie A Elite (top tier), Serie B/Cadetti (development), Rugby Femminile (women's), and youth divisions spanning Under18, Under16, Under14, and Minirugby (Under 6-12). The club also maintains an Old (veterans) team and organizes community initiatives including team building programs and school rugby outreach. Supporting the competitive structure, the club provides merchandise, event management including the annual Four Cats Cup tournament, and manages home venue facilities. The club celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024-2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• I Quatro Gati Old Rugby Vicenza: The old rugby tournament organizing committee that runs the Four Cats Cup, an annual veteran/old rugby tournament held at the Stadio Gobbato.

Products and services

• Club Membership (Tesseramenti) Annual player registration service allowing individuals to participate in the club's categories from minirugby through senior and veteran teams. Paid annually across all age groups.
• Corporate Team Building Services Rugby-inspired corporate team building programs conducted at club facilities, targeting companies seeking team cohesion, leadership development, and CSR-aligned sporting activities.
• Rugby nelle Scuole (School Rugby Program) School-based rugby introduction program delivered across Veneto educational institutions to bring the sport to students and identify young talent for youth pathways.
• 50° Anniversario Merchandise Collection Commemorative 50th anniversary merchandise collection comprising the 'Book 50 Anni Rugby Vicenza' (238 pages, €25), cotton t-shirt (€29), technical-fabric replica match jersey (€39), technical-fabric polo (€49), and eco-bio cotton polo (€59); sold via club secretariat and mail order.
• Match Day Tickets (Serie A Elite / Coppa Italia) Tickets to home Serie A Elite and Coppa Italia matches, sold at the Rugby Arena box office and via Ciaotickets. Children aged 0-12 enter free; youth aged 13-17 pay €5; adults pay €10.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best-ever 7th place finish in Serie A Elite (2025-2026), third season in top division
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered main, core, top and minor.

• SoladriamainStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoladria serves as the title sponsor for Serie A Elite (Soladria Serie A Elite), providing naming rights and financial support for the top rugby championship.
• Lega Italiana RugbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial league partner governing Italian rugby union. Rangers compete in Serie A Elite under FIR/LIR regulations.
• MacrontopGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnical apparel partner providing match kits and training gear for all club teams.
• Gruppo MagistopGTM or Marketing PartnerTop partner providing equipment and support for club operations.
• BirronetopGTM or Marketing PartnerTop partner supporting club activities and events.
• MA ImpiantitopGTM or Marketing PartnerTop partner providing facility and infrastructure support.
• WhySportcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial nutrition partner providing sports nutrition products and support for player performance.
• Gruppo SagamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAluminum anodizing and painting company sponsoring the Four Cats Cup tournament.
• Rhino Rugby ItaliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRugby equipment supplier sponsoring the Four Cats Cup tournament.
• TheRugbyChannelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStreaming platform broadcasting Serie A Elite matches live and on-demand. Some matches also aired on RaiSport.
• CiaoticketscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicketing platform for match ticket sales, integrated into club promotional materials.
• RaiSportminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational broadcaster providing coverage of select Serie A Elite matches, extending reach to broader television audience.
• Comune di VicenzacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government providing patronage for events including the Four Cats Cup and supporting club activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Valorugby Emilia: League leader in the 2025-2026 Serie A Elite season, based in Reggio Emilia. Direct competitor with comparable club structure and similar pathway-to-elite development model.
• Petrarca Rugby: Defending Italian rugby champions based in Padova. Direct Serie A Elite competitor with similar club structure, competing against Rangers in the same championship and sharing Veneto regional rivalry.
• Football Club Rugby Viadana 1970: League-leading Serie A Elite club playing at Stadio Zaffanella. Direct competitor at the top of Italian rugby, comparable in amateur club structure but with stronger competitive results and commercial scale.
• Mogliano Veneto Rugby: Direct regional rival in Serie A Elite, competing with Rangers in the Veneto derby matches. Comparable amateur club structure with similar competitive positioning and recently poached Rangers coaching staff.
• Biella Rugby Club: Neopromoted Serie A Elite team that has proven deserving of top division status. Comparable amateur club structure with full youth-to-elite pathway similar to Rangers' model.
• Calvisano Rugby (Sitav Lyons): Serie A Elite competitor playing under the Sitav Lyons name. Direct league competitor with comparable amateur club structure and similar pathway-to-elite development model.
• Femi-CZ Rovigo Delta: Top-four Serie A Elite club and frequent opponent of Rangers. Comparable amateur rugby union club structure with multi-team pyramid and competing for championship positions.

Others

• Lega Italiana Rugby: Governing body of Italian rugby that organizes Serie A Elite. While not a direct peer, Lega Italiana Rugby is the structural ecosystem in which Rangers competes and provides league regulation, scheduling, and commercial framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/rugbyvicenza
• Facebookfacebook.com/rugbyvicenza
• Instagraminstagram.com/rugbyvicenza
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rangers-rugby-vicenza

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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