Global Rugby Ventures

Global Rugby Ventures functions as a specialized investment vehicle, strategically deploying capital to foster the expansion of professional rugby, particularly across North America. The firm’s core offering involves acquiring equity positions in teams participating within Major League Rugby, the continent's premier professional league. Beyond mere financial contribution, Global Rugby Ventures actively enhances these investments by providing management expertise in areas such as sponsorship, marketing, media, and developing proprietary platforms to elevate fan engagement.

The company was co-founded by entrepreneur and investor Errik Anderson, also owner of the New England Free Jacks, alongside CEO Paul Hourigan, who brings a strong background in sports management and marketing. Their foundational insight stemmed from recognizing the significant opportunity and necessity for structured investment and professional operational support to cultivate a thriving professional rugby ecosystem in North America, establishing the firm concurrently with the growth of Major League Rugby.

Global Rugby Ventures serves national governing bodies, professional leagues, and individual rugby entities seeking to scale their operations and market presence. The firm’s long-term vision centers on firmly establishing rugby as a prominent professional sport in North America, leveraging its comprehensive approach to investment and operational enhancement to unlock the sport’s commercial and cultural potential.