Sponsor Us
Hampshire RFU is proud to partner with a range of businesses and organisations that support rugby development across the county.
Why Sponsor Us?
Sponsoring Hampshire Rugby is a fantastic opportunity to promote your brand while supporting grassroots sport. Here’s why you should get involved:
- Boost Your Brand – Get your name seen across our events, teams, and digital platforms.
- Engage with the Community – Show your support for local rugby and build strong community connections.
- Positive Brand Image – Align with rugby’s core values: teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship
- Reach Your Audience – Target players, parents, and supporters across the county.
- Exclusive Benefits – Gain access to international rugby tickets and VIP hospitality opportunities.
- Networking Opportunities – Connect with businesses, clubs, and decision-makers in the sport.
- Support Youth & Grassroots Rugby – Help develop the next generation of players.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – Demonstrate your commitment to health, well-being, and community development.
Partner with Hampshire RFU
Hampshire RFU is the governing body for rugby union across the county, supporting clubs, schools, coaches, and volunteers to deliver inclusive and thriving community rugby.
As a partner, you’ll be joining a trusted organisation that connects thousands of players, parents, and volunteers every week — all united by the values of teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline, and sportsmanship.
Explore how we’re shaping the future of rugby in Hampshire in our Strategic Plan.
Our Community
- 46 clubs across Hampshire
- 12,000+ registered players, including 8,000 youth (ages 6–18)
- 2,900+ volunteers
- 120+ adult and 345+ age-grade teams
- 6 annual mini-festivals, attracting 2,500+ parents and players
Our Digital Reach
- 36,000 website sessions | 15,000 unique users
- 80% medium or high engagement intent
- 53% average scroll depth
- 1.1 minute average active user time
- 79% smartphone users – a highly mobile audience
Our Values
We live the Spirit of Rugby — TREDS:
Rugby’s TREDS Values — Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline, and Sportsmanship — underpin everything we do.
Our approach to partnerships reflects these same values: collaboration, community benefit, and long-term positive impact.
Sponsoring Hampshire RFU means more than just brand exposure — it’s a commitment to developing people, character, and community through sport.
Sponsorship Packages
Digital Sponsor
For brands seeking measurable online exposure and consistent visibility.
You’ll receive:
- Logo placement on the Hampshire RFU homepage and fixtures/results pages
- Branding on youth, competitions, and events pages (our highest-traffic content)
- Two sponsored news articles or feature stories (e.g. club spotlight or coaching success)
- Two newsletter inclusions
- Recognition as an Associate Member, including:
- Free entry to senior representative matches
- Access to the ballot for England international tickets
- Recognition on the Hampshire RFU website
Best for: Brands wanting to reach family, youth, and grassroots audiences.
Guide Value: £2,500 – £5,000
Competitions Sponsor
For brands wanting to connect directly with live audiences at competitions and festivals.
You’ll receive:
- Headline sponsorship of an adult or age-grade competition, or mini-festival
- Naming rights: “The [Sponsor] Hampshire Cup / Festival”
- Logo on trophies, medals, and match-day programmes
- Branding on competition web pages, fixtures/results, and entry forms
- Social media campaign (pre-event and finals coverage)
- Presence at all six mini-festivals (2,500+ attendees)
- Photos and match reports credited with sponsor name/logo
- Recognition as an Associate Member with all associated benefits
Best for: Brands seeking live, event-based exposure and family engagement.
Guide Value: £5,000 – £12,500
Combined Digital & Competitions Sponsor
For brands wanting maximum visibility across digital and physical touchpoints.
You’ll receive:
- All benefits of both the Digital and Competitions Sponsor packages
- Premium homepage banner (rotating slot)
- Headline naming rights across multiple competitions (adult + youth)
- Branding across all six mini-festivals
- Priority inclusion in Hampshire RFU communications and social media bundles
- One feature in the Hampshire RFU Annual Report / Season Review
- VIP and hospitality invitations for county finals and key representative fixtures
- Associate Membership, including ballot access for England internationals
Best for: Brands looking to “own” Hampshire rugby — online and on the pitch.
Guide Value: £15,000+
The Benefits to Sponsors
- Reach a loyal, family-focused community audience
- Demonstrate your brand’s commitment to youth, health, and education
- Gain trusted exposure through Hampshire RFU’s digital, event, and club networks
- Enjoy long-term partnership value and authentic engagement
Join Us in Growing Rugby Across Hampshire
Partner with us to make a lasting difference in community sport — while reaching thousands of families, volunteers, and young players every week.
- Read our latest news
- View our Strategic Plan
- Learn more about Hampshire RFU
To start a conversation about sponsorship, please get in touch with Tim Dancer – executive-director@
