Rugby Club Paris 15

What Rugby Club Paris 15 does

Rugby Club Paris 15 (RCP15) is a French amateur rugby association organized under the loi de 1901, operating primarily in the 15th arrondissement of Paris from its headquarters at Stade Suzanne-Lenglen with a secondary venue at Balard Arena. Founded in 1996, the club fields competitive teams across men's, women's, and youth categories, with the senior men's team competing in Fédérale 2/3 (having reached the Fédérale 3 championship final in 2025-2026) and the senior women's team ('Les Assoiffées') competing at Fédérale 1 and Fédérale 2 levels. The club's technology footprint is minimal — a WordPress website (rcp15.fr) with online registration via Google Forms and distribution through the Ville de Paris Paris Sport Vacances platform — and its 16-person staff is supplemented by a substantial volunteer base of educators, coaches, and administrators.

RCP15 operates a comprehensive service portfolio spanning competitive rugby (seniors, juniors, cadets, cadettes/minimettes), a rugby school for ages U6 to U14, inclusive programs (Rugby Santé), recreational variants (Rugby à 5, Folklo, Plus de 55 ans), and community outreach initiatives. Community-facing programs include P15 At School (school-based rugby initiation reaching 250-430 students annually), Paris Sport Vacances (free holiday camps for children aged 7-17), Jour de Rugby (neighborhood outreach in Priority Urban Districts with Paris Habitat), and Du Stade Vers l'Emploi (a sport-to-employment initiative partnering with France Travail and the Armée de Terre). The club counts over 500 licensed members across all categories, and its École de Rugby holds the FFR 2 étoiles label while the club itself won the Lauréat National at the 2024 Oscars du Rugby.

Revenue is generated through five streams: recurring annual membership fees across all categories, merchandise sales through Macron-branded online and physical boutiques, corporate sponsorships (Société Générale is a flagship partner), federal support from the FFR, and occasional crowdfunding campaigns. Distribution is anchored on direct sales at the club's two physical venues, the Ville de Paris institutional platform, and an online e-commerce storefront. Strategic partnerships include a proximity alliance with Top 14 club Stade Français Paris, equipment supply with Macron, and institutional relationships with the Ville de Paris, Paris Habitat, the Académie de Paris, France Travail, and the Armée de Terre.

Name

Rugby Club Paris 15

Legal name

Rugby Club Paris 15

Website

https://rcp15.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rugby Club Paris 15 is a French amateur rugby association in Paris's 15th arrondissement, operating competitive teams, youth rugby schools, inclusive health rugby, and community outreach programs for over 500 licensed members, supported by corporate and institutional partnerships.

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)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Amateur rugby club
• Rugby training programs
• Youth sports development
• Community rugby association
• Competitive rugby leagues

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual club membership fees from players across all categories (seniors, juniors, cadets, youth rugby school)
2. Merchandise Sales: Online and physical shop sales of Macron branded equipment and RCP15 branded merchandise through dedicated boutiques
3. Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorships from local businesses, financial partners (Société Générale), and equipment suppliers (Macron, Eden Park) supporting club operations
4. FFR Support: Federal funding and support programs including the 4 million euro support plan for engaged clubs
5. Crowdfunding: Occasional crowdfunding campaigns for specific projects such as final match preparation expenses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rugby Club Paris 15 (RCP15) is a French amateur rugby association based in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. The club fields senior men's, women's, and youth teams competing in regional and national FFR rugby divisions, and offers community-based training, member registration, and youth development programs across multiple age grades. Activities are delivered at shared municipal facilities including Stade Suzanne-Lenglen and Balard Arena.

Product overview

Rugby Club Paris 15 operates as a comprehensive amateur rugby sports organization offering a unified portfolio of competitive teams, development programs, and community initiatives. The core offering centers on rugby training and competition across age groups (seniors, juniors, cadets, and youth schools), supplemented by specialized programs including Rugby Santé for inclusive participation, P15 at School for educational outreach, and Paris Sport Vacances holiday camps. The club organizes annual events like the Challenge Claude Tourneur and community programs such as Jour de Rugby for neighborhood engagement. Revenue-generating activities include merchandise sales through partnered Macron boutique and membership/registration fees. The club competes in French federation leagues (Fédérale 1-3) and has achieved recognition as France's top amateur club with FFR certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior Men's Rugby Team
• Women's Rugby Team
• Youth Rugby Academy (École de Rugby)
• Annual Membership / Licence FFR
• Community Outreach Programs
• Corporate Sponsorship Partnerships

Quantifiable outcome

• Sixth-ranked club in France by licensed members (2023-2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Stade Français ParisflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Proximity partnership including player visits (Pierre Huguet, Mathieu Hirigoyen), 'Métropole Rose' rugby school events, and shared training sessions with Stade Français ambassadors (Paul Gabrillagues, Karim Ghezal, Lester Etien, Julien Delbouis, Charles Laloi)
• France TravailcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026Partner for 'Du Stade Vers l'Emploi' recruitment events using sport to reveal professional skills and job seeker competencies
• Armée de TerrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026Partner in employment events, with military recruiters integrated into sports activities to observe participants' behavioral competencies
• CaracminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2026Partner providing animations for the 6th Rugby Santé Day event
• Eden ParkminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2026Partner providing animations and surprise treats for Rugby Santé Day participants
• Gloo Concept by EurocomminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 April 2026Partner providing water fountains to keep Rugby Santé Day participants hydrated
• Société GénéraleflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Partnership for 'Rencontre en Terrain Favorable' corporate event, bringing together company employees, club educators, young licensees, and rugby legends (Jonny Wilkinson, Thierry Dusautoir, François Trinh-Duc) for rugby initiation and values transmission
• Ligue Île-de-France de RugbycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-organizer of 'Rencontre en Terrain Favorable' event and Rugby Santé Day; partner for youth competitions and regional championship support
• Ville de PariscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Support for 'Jour de Rugby' neighborhood events and 'Paris Sport Vacances' youth camps; co-organizer of community rugby events in Priority Urban Districts
• Paris HabitatcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Housing association partner for 'Jour de Rugby' neighborhood events in Priority Urban Districts, providing venues and community access
• Fédération Française de RugbyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026National federation partner; club ranked #1 in France and host of FFR presidential events including national press conference with Florian Grill; participant in Label Club Engagé program
• Académie de PariscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025Educational institution partner for P15 At School program, enabling rugby initiation in 3-5 schools with 250-430 students per year
• RATPminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Partner for 'Du Stade Vers l'Emploi' employment initiative, first edition of the season
• MacronflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 September 2024Official equipment supplier and boutique partner; provides club merchandise through dedicated RCP15 stores (online and physical)
• TotalEnergiesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 July 2024Corporate partner for Olympic and Paralympic vacation programs in Priority Urban Districts
• Association Le MoulincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2024QPV community partner in 14th arrondissement for youth rugby outreach and tournament participation, coached by club AST Léonard Mallein
• Parthenon HospitalityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Hospitality business partner interviewed as part of club sponsor recognition

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FC Grenoble Rugby: Pro D2 professional rugby club with strong community and federation-aligned programs. Comparable as a larger incumbent in the French amateur-to-professional pyramid that competes for similar federal recognition and youth-development narratives.
• Stade Toulousain: France's most successful professional rugby club and Top 14 incumbent. Comparable as a French rugby benchmark for federation-recognized excellence, large licensed membership base, and youth-development infrastructure that informs what top amateur-development models (like RCP15) aspire to.
• Racing 92: Top 14 professional rugby club based in the Paris region (Nanterre). Comparable as a major Île-de-France rugby institution competing for players, sponsors, and visibility in the same metropolitan market where RCP15 operates.
• ASM Clermont Auvergne: Top 14 professional club renowned for its youth formation centre, which produced RCP15's new Sporting Director Baptiste Dance. Comparable as a high-performance development model that RCP15 explicitly draws on for sporting direction.
• Section Paloise Béarn Pyrénées: Pro D2 rugby club with a long history of youth and community engagement in the French rugby pyramid. Comparable as a broader incumbent whose mix of competitive play and grassroots programs mirrors the dual-track ambition RCP15 is pursuing.
• CA Brive Corrèze Limousin: Pro D2 rugby club with deep roots in amateur rugby development. Comparable as a federation-integrated rugby institution of similar heritage age to RCP15, with overlapping community-outreach and youth-licensing dynamics.

Direct peers

• USO Nevers Rugby: Amateur rugby club from Nevers competing in Pro D2 / Fédérale, often cited as a model for ambitious French amateur rugby development. Comparable in scale and competitive positioning to RCP15's current Fédérale 2/3 footprint.
• Stade Aurillacois Cantal Auvergne: Amateur rugby club competing in Pro D2 / Fédérale, recognized as a strong development model in a mid-sized French city. Comparable to RCP15 as a federation-ranked amateur club with strong youth and community programs built on a similar scale of membership.
• Stade Français Paris: Paris-based rugby club and Top 14 professional side that is RCP15's flagship proximity partner. Directly comparable as a Paris rugby ecosystem player engaging in both elite competition and grassroots initiatives, with player exchanges and shared training referenced in RCP15's partnerships.
• Massy Essonne Rugby: Amateur/professional rugby club located in Essonne, immediately adjacent to Paris in Île-de-France. Comparable as a regional Paris-area rugby club competing in the federal pyramid, sharing similar community-based recruitment dynamics and federation-dependency as RCP15.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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