São José Rugby Clube

Name

São José Rugby Clube

Legal name

Associação Esportiva Rugby Clube

Website

https://saojoserugby.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Rugby Club & Community Sports Programs

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAE

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKAKAK

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Management & Promotion Services

Keywords

• Rugby club
• Youth sports development
• Community social programs
• Sports training
• Competitive rugby teams

Headquarters

HQ city

São José dos Campos

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Lei de Incentivo Fiscal (FUMDICAD): Municipal sports and culture law enabling individuals and companies to direct a portion of their taxes to the club's approved projects (English, Computer, Karate, Cultural Workshops).
2. Lei de Incentivo Fiscal (PROAC ICMS): State of São Paulo law allowing companies to direct up to 3% of ICMS due to approved cultural projects.
3. Direct Donations - Social Campaigns: Campaigns for Easter (R$20 donation or chocolate boxes), Mother's Day (R$50 hygiene kits), Children's Day (R$20 gift kits), and Christmas (R$100 food baskets/toys).
4. Adote um Aluno (Adopt a Student): Monthly donation of R$90 per student to support children and adolescents aged 6-17 in sports, culture, and training activities.
5. Doe Cesta Básica (Food Basket Donation): Monthly donation of R$100 per basket to assist 200 families with food distribution, donations, and social worker guidance.
6. Corporate Sponsorship: Sponsorship from companies including DM, Marcondes César, Sicoob Cressem, Bullguer, MJR Transportes, Dutrafer, Escola Moppe, Shopping Jardim Oriente.
7. Nota Fiscal Paulista: State tax program allowing consumers to donate their fiscal invoices to the club.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

São José Rugby Clube is a non-profit sports association that runs competitive men's and women's rugby teams competing in state and national championships, plus youth development and community social programs. The club delivers free rugby training to children and adolescents aged 6-17 through the Atleta Cidadão program and Escolinha Caipira entry-level training, while also operating food basket distribution, holiday campaigns, and social worker support for approximately 200 vulnerable families in São José dos Campos. Revenue is generated through tax-incentive donations, corporate sponsorships, and recurring donor programs rather than service fees.

Product overview

São José Rugby Clube is a non-profit sports organization offering a portfolio of rugby programs and community services. The core offering consists of adult competitive teams (Masculino and Feminino) competing in national and state championships, supported by youth development through the Atleta Cidadão program and Escolinha Caipira entry-level training. The club also operates significant social programs including basic food basket distribution to 200 families, holiday campaigns, and tax incentive projects. The organization maintains CT Ange Guimerá as its training center and hosts the traditional Festival Leopardo Guerreiro. The club recently expanded its reach through inclusion in the Rugby 25 video game.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 Brazilian Championship (XV) titles and 7 Brazilian Championship (Sevens) titles
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• DMmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold/primary sponsor of São José Rugby. The partnership enables the club's competitive and social programs through financial support.
• Grupo Marcondes CésarmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing financial support for club operations and competitive programs.
• Sicoob CressemmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial cooperative sponsor. Hosted the Conexão São José Rugby event at their auditorium. Supports club through financial partnership.
• Poliedro EducaçãominorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation institution sponsor supporting the club's programs.
• BullguerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant brand sponsor contributing to club funding.
• MJR TransportesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation company sponsor providing transport support for the club.
• DutraferminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMetal products company sponsor supporting club programs.
• Escola MoppeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool sponsor contributing to club funding.
• Shopping Jardim OrienteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShopping mall sponsor that installed big screen for community viewing of Brazil's Rugby World Cup matches.
• Sanrad SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports equipment supplier providing support as an official supporter.
• EmercorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport partner contributing to club programs.
• TomovaleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport partner contributing to club programs.
• UrbalocminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport partner contributing to club programs.
• AdSportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports marketing agency sponsor.
• TokaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor supporting the women's team programs.
• Prefeitura de São José dos CamposmajorOthersMunicipal government partnership for sports and community development. Provides realization support through city sports programs. Club operates CT Ange Guimerá within municipal sports complex.
• Associação Esportiva Rugby ClubecoreOthersManaging entity that oversees São José Rugby's operations, governance, and strategic direction.
• FUMDICADmajorOthersMunicipal sports and culture incentive fund enabling individuals and companies to donate to approved club projects including English, Computer, Karate, and Cultural Workshops programs.
• PROAC ICMSmajorOthersState of São Paulo cultural incentive program allowing companies to direct up to 3% of ICMS taxes to approved cultural projects.
• São José Esporte Clube (São José EC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Trocando os Pés pelas Mãos' solidarity event combining football and rugby matches at Estádio Martins Pereira.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Bandeirantes Rugby: Major São Paulo rugby club; São José defeated Bandeirantes in the 2002 Brazilian Championship final. Competes at the same elite Brazilian XV/Sevens level with comparable youth-development structure.
• Pasteur Rugby Clube: São Paulo-based amateur rugby club active in Paulista championships. Comparable scale and community-anchored model within the same state rugby federation.
• Delta Rugby Clube: Established Brazilian rugby club competing in Super 12 and state championships. Comparable in competitive tier, talent-development pipeline and reliance on sponsorships.
• Curitiba Rugby Clube: Premier Paraná rugby club competing in national Super 12 and Brazilian Sevens. Comparable competitive level and amateur-club structure outside São Paulo.
• São Paulo Athletic Club (SPAC): Historic São Paulo rugby club competing in the same Paulista and Brazilian championships as São José. Directly comparable amateur rugby model with men's, women's and youth teams.
• Poli Rugby (USP): University of São Paulo rugby club competing in Paulista and Brazilian championships. Comparable competitive level with a strong youth-to-senior development pathway.
• Niterói Rugby Clube: Established Rio de Janeiro rugby club active in Brazilian championships. Comparable amateur-club scale and reliance on regional sponsorship for funding.

Broad incumbents

• Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (rugby section): Major Brazilian multi-sport club with a competitive rugby section that competes in national championships. Larger, resource-rich parent club with comparable rugby team but very different funding structure.
• Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (rugby section): Major Brazilian multi-sport club with a rugby section. Operates at the same national competitive level but leverages the parent club's brand, infrastructure and commercial scale.

Regional players

• Jacareí Rugby: Vale do Paraíba rugby club located near São José dos Campos. Regional competitor within São Paulo state rugby with similar community-program orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@saojoserugby?si=4uNebVpd3cYw9QO2
• Facebookfacebook.com/SaoJoseRugbyClube
• Instagraminstagram.com/saojoserugby
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/s%C3%A3o-jos%C3%A9-rugby-clube

Compliance1 record

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Investors

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