FROM LOCAL PARK TO GLOBAL BUSINESS!
Max Webb, a rugby-playing parent, was trying to find a pre-school rugby class for his three young boys… but back in 2006 there was nothing of that kind around.
It quickly became clear that he wasn’t the only parent looking for a rugby play programme for younger children. What he’d spotted was a very exciting gap in the child development sector.
Seizing the opportunity to start his own business – and fulfil his wish of involving his boys in rugby at a fun and accessible level – Max founded Rugbytots.
(You can listen to Max talk about his past and the development and future of Rugbytots on The Drive Phase podcast.)
2006
2008
1st franchise launched (Edinburgh)
2011
Ireland and South Africa Launched
2012
Italy, France and Australia launched
2019
Our 3rd charity bike ride (£900K raised to date)
2023
85,000th Rugbytot joins us
20252008
1st franchise launched (Edinburgh)
2009
Our first franchisee milestone!
2011
Ireland and South Africa Launched
2012
Italy, France and Australia launched
2013
Another franchisee milestone
2019
Charity bike ride (£900K raised to date)
2020
A huge franchisee milestone!
2023
85,000th Rugbytot joins us
The growing world of Rugbytots
You can now find Rugbytots in 20 countries on 6 continents!
What makes us tick
Four of the ways Rugbytots stands apart from the pack
Since starting Rugbytots Toronto in May 2025, the expectations I had for it as a business have been well and truly met – and actually exceeded.
Michael Allen, Rugbytots Toronto, CanadaBuying a Rugbytots Franchise was the best career move I’ve ever made. Helping children to develop physically, grow in confidence and stay healthy is immensely fulfilling and great fun too. I now get to spend far more time with my own children and the business decisions I make fit around me and my family.
Mike Stevens, Rugbytots Worcester, UKI’ve been with Rugbytots for over 10 years. I immediately saw the potential of this format. It has a great appeal to children and parents, and the great organisation it offers franchisees, allowing us to always achieve the best.
Cristiano Bienati, Rugbytots Altomilanese, ItalyRugbytots has literally changed my life and I will always be grateful for the opportunity to run my own franchise. I love rugby, love being my own boss and love seeing the children and parents get so much from the classes we run. The fact I can make a living doing this is a bonus.
Larry Kretzmann, Rugbytots Suffolk, UKI’d been dreaming of an opportunity like this since I graduated. Rugbytots is a full-service franchise offering professionalism, ongoing support from the parent company, and independence in my decisions. Working with children and building a motivated staff is the best thing I could have ever dreamed of.
Mauro Comparin, Rugbytots Livorno, Lucca and Pisa, ItalyIt is great to run our own business, but having support and guidance from Head Office and the many other franchisees across the world via the interactive forums has been invaluable.
Peter Durcan, Rugbytots Bordeaux, FranceWe have been running our franchise since 2008. Back then, we did not know the full growth potential of this business and have been amazed year-on-year at the increase in numbers!
Kirsty McWilliam, Rugbytots Edinburgh & Glasgow, UKEnabling children to burn off energy, make progress, learn, and – above all – have fun is the most exciting mission of my career. I also appreciate the flexibility of my schedule and the luxury of being able to devote time to my family and children.
Chloe Repoux, Rugbytots Paris, France
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