15 Rugby Business Ideas You Can Start Today [2023]
Interested in starting a rugby business in 2023?
We put together 15 of the best rugby businesses you can start in today.
For each business idea, we’ll show you real-world examples of other rugby businesses to help you see what it really takes.
Here's the full list:
1. Become a mobile personal trainer ($720K/year)
Chris Anderson from Overland Park, Kansas, USA started Live Fit about 12 years ago, a mobile personal trainer.
- Revenue: $60,000/ month
- Founders: 1
- Employees: 1
- Location: Overland Park, Kansas, USA
I started Live Fit because I felt I was running out of options in the industry I loved so much. Personally, I felt the misses in the personal training industry and wanted to change that. Personal Training, as well as all types of fitness, can be very intimidating to most people. And honestly, the people that are most intimidated by fitness are often the people that need it the most. I set out to create a company that provided the same types of exercises, programming, and results as generally all fitness companies, but I wanted to make it a comfortable experience from the moment a potential client stepped through our doors.
All our processes, our studio layout, our team of trainers we have hired, and our entire mission are based on making clients feel comfortable, appreciated, and valued. We do things differently and over the past 10 years, I have seen other companies in our area follow our lead. Long gone are the days of slamming weights, extremely loud music, and uncomfortable gym environments. People want to go where they feel comfortable and respected.
I have always loved sports and started at a young age, with my dad as my coach. I continued athletics through high school and went on to run college track where I based my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees entirely on building my career in the fitness industry. The last thing I was willing to do was to throw it all away based on a lack of opportunity, so I created my own with Live Fit. I believe in spirituality and the law of attraction and base my life on those principles. So in early 2011 when I couldn’t focus on my spiritual study and spiritual growth because my mind was consumed with running numbers about opening my own company, I knew that was a sign from God it was time to create something great.
2. Start a sports radio station
Examples of a successful sports radio station:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a sports radio station:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Sports Talk: A Journey Inside The World Of Sports Talk
- Sports-Talk Radio In America: Its Context And Culture
Learn more about starting a sports radio station ➜
3. Start a sports filming and videography business
Examples of a successful sports filming and videography business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a sports filming and videography business:
- Get Started With Sports Videography In 2021
- Don't Start A Video Production Company Before Watching This!
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck: Advice To Make Any Amateur Look Like A Pro
- The Dslr Filmmaker's Handbook: Real-World
Learn more about starting a sports filming and videography business ➜

4. Start a rugby ball manufacturing business
Examples of a successful rugby ball manufacturing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a rugby ball manufacturing business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Rugby Skills, Tactics And Rules: Williams, Tony, Bunce
- Ultimate Guide To Weight Training For Rugby: Rob Price
Learn more about starting a rugby ball manufacturing business ➜
5. Start an athletic fundraising business
Examples of a successful athletic fundraising business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a athletic fundraising business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting an athletic fundraising business ➜
Tyler co-founded Inked Sports, the influencer platform to help college athletes connect with brands. They've 85 athletes and 5 brands wanting to sponsor them.
6. Become a public relations rep
Examples of a successful public relations rep:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a public relations rep:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a public relations rep ➜
7. Start a rugby video games development business
Examples of a successful rugby video games development business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a rugby video games development business:
Learn more about starting a rugby video games development business ➜
8. Become a sports photographer
Examples of a successful sports photographer:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a sports photographer:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a sports photographer ➜
9. Start a sports writing business
Examples of a successful sports writing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a sports writing business:
- Freelance Writing: How To Start As A Beginner With No Experience (Step By Step Monthly Guide!!)
- Sports Writing 101: So You Want To Be A Sports Writer?
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How to Start a Home-Based Writing Business (Home-Based Business Series)
- Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business: The Complete Guide To Starting And Scaling From Scratch (Startup)
Learn more about starting a sports writing business ➜
I'm Vaibhav Kishnani, an engineer but a passionate writer by profession. I established Content-Whale in 2017 when I was in my third year of engineering. Going by the maxim that quality writing is everything, Content-Whale caters to 42 different content types that form the backstory of every company’s digital presence and marketing efforts.
I started this content agency with a mere sum of Rs. 2,500. Today, we have drawn a revenue turnover of Rs. 4 Crores! In my opinion, it is not individual progress. Instead, a start-up is about connecting with the right individuals at the right time, who keep the show running ahead with their strife for perfection.
10. Start a rugby blogging business
Examples of a successful rugby blogging business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a rugby blogging business:
- How I Transformed My Beginner Blog Into A Real Business In 1 Year
- Starting A Blog In 2020 That Actually Makes Money: Tips For Beginners
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Blogging Business: Generate Income From Advertisers, Subscribers, Merchandising, and More (StartUp Series)
- How to Start a Home-based Blogging Business (Home-Based Business Series): Brett Snyder
Learn more about starting a rugby blogging business ➜
11. Start a sports camps business
Examples of a successful sports camps business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a sports camps business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Camp All-Star (Lorimer Sports Stories)
- The Sports Training Business Guide: Your Guide To Starting And Running A Private Sports Coaching Business: Bill Dale
Learn more about starting a sports camps business ➜

12. Start a rugby leagues business
Examples of a successful rugby leagues business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a rugby leagues business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- A Short History Of Rugby League: Will Evans: 9781921778728
- Rugby For Dummies: Brown, Mathew, Guthrie, Patrick
Learn more about starting a rugby leagues business ➜
13. Start a sports wear store
Examples of a successful sports wear store:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a sports wear store:
- How To: Starting Your Own Clothing Line [Suppliers, Samples, Inventory, Marketing & More]!
- How To Start A Fitness Clothing Line With $0
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start An Online Business: Create A Business Around Your Lifestyle: Emilie Pelletier
- How to Start a Clothing Company: Learn Branding, Business, Outsourcing, Graphic Design, Fabric, Fashion Line Apparel, Shopify, Fashion, Social Media, and Instagram Marketing Strategy: Taylor Mansfield
Learn more about starting a sports wear store ➜
Hi everyone! Welcome to my crazy journey! My name is Kressa and I am the inventor of the Shower Toga-The world's first and only waterproof changing garment. And this below is the best picture I have ever taken-lol. People look at me and then look at this photo and say “That’s not you” so I guess the stars were aligned that day. Thank you Mark for inviting me to sit in your chair. So here is my story.
Giving back is very important to me. I have to say that as a small start-up company, giving back, to the extent that we do, is probably not the smartest financial move but I do my best to balance it. My goal is not to get rich. My goal is to grow my company and have security for my family, but more importantly, it is to make a difference in the lives of others. That can be something as simple as giving someone confidence to grab a bite to eat after a long, sweaty beach day or as complicated as helping a migrant child at the border clean up with privacy & dignity in a safe manner.
14. Become a referee
Examples of a successful referee:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a referee:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Referee's Survival Guide
- How To Become A Sports Official: A Practical Guide To Starting Your Officiating Journey
Learn more about starting a referee ➜
15. Start a rugby shoe store
Examples of a successful rugby shoe store:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a rugby shoe store:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How to Start Your Own Shoe Company: A start-up guide to designing, manufacturing, and marketing shoes. (How shoes are Made): Wade Motawi
- How To Start An Online Store: The Complete Step-by-Step Beginners Guide To Starting Your Online Business: Jonathan Eldridge
Learn more about starting a rugby shoe store ➜

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