The complete digital platform for rugby clubs.
Pitchero helps rugby clubs run smarter online. Manage your website, teams, payments, memberships and fundraising in one connected system.
Trusted by 1600+ rugby clubs. More than any other provider.
Rugby club software
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Why rugby union clubs choose Pitchero
Pitchero is built for rugby clubs managing multiple squads, age groups and volunteers. From minis and juniors to senior rugby, everything works together in one platform across web and mobile.
Built for rugby union
Designed around how rugby clubs operate — from matchdays and fixtures to committees, volunteers and commercial partners.
Proven and trusted
The number one website and club software provider for rugby clubs in England, Scotland and Wales.
Matchday ready
Publish fixtures, results, match reports and team news quickly, keeping players, parents and supporters informed.
Engage club members
Share news, photos and videos across web, mobile and social media to keep your rugby community connected all season.
Fundraising built in
Generate reliable income through built-in fundraising tools, including lotteries and sponsorship, without increasing admin.
Simple to manage
Volunteer-friendly tools make publishing content and managing the club quick and straightforward, with no technical skills required.
Fixtures & results
Pitchero provides a central database of all national and regional UK rugby competitions saving volunteers hours of time.
Exceptional support
Friendly, expert support whenever you need it, helping volunteers get set up quickly and keep their club running smoothly.
One mobile app
One simple app for players, parents, coaches and volunteers, keeping everyone informed, organised and connected.
The most trusted platform in UK rugby
Pitchero has been supporting rugby union clubs with purpose-built digital tools designed for the way the game is run for over 15 years. From grassroots community clubs to established semi professional sides across England, Scotland and Wales, Pitchero is trusted by over 1,000 rugby clubs.
Pitchero is built for every level of the game, managing minis, juniors, colts, seniors and women’s teams all in one connected system. Rugby clubs are run by volunteers balancing full-time jobs with fixtures, memberships, payments and matchday communication. Pitchero simplifies the admin, improves payment collection and keeps players and parents informed — helping clubs stay organised, financially healthy and focused on the rugby.
Trusted by over 1,000 rugby clubs.
Core features
Pitchero gives rugby clubs everything they need to run efficiently online, combining websites, team management, payments, memberships, fundraising and communication in one volunteer-friendly platform.
Website & app
Create a professional rugby club website and mobile app that work seamlessly together. Publish content online in minutes, with everything updating instantly across web and app.
Register members
Manage player and member registrations online with custom forms and a central database that keeps records accurate.
Online payments
Collect membership fees, match fees, tickets and event payments securely online through one integrated system.
Reduce cash handling, improve payment rates and track who has paid instantly.
Automated reminders and flexible payment options save volunteers time, improve cashflow and give treasurers clear, reliable financial oversight throughout the season.
Pitchero v Rivals
Rugby clubs often rely on multiple systems to manage registrations, teams, communication and payments. While each tool serves a purpose, using several disconnected platforms creates unnecessary admin, limits visibility and restricts your club's ability to grow. Pitchero replaces that fragmented setup with one connected platform — combining website, team management, payments, fundraising and competition data in one place.
England Rugby GMS is an essential system for player registration, compliance and governance. It plays a critical role in how rugby clubs operate within the RFU structure.
However, GMS is not designed to run your club day-to-day.
It does not provide a modern public-facing website, it does not help promote sponsors, and it does not support revenue generation through memberships, events or fundraising. It is a compliance tool, not a growth platform.
Pitchero works harder to support your club:
- A professional, public-facing website
- Integrated payments and membership collection
- Sponsor visibility and digital exposure
- Content publishing, news and match reporting
- Built-in fundraising through The Fundraising Club Lottery
Use GMS for compliance. Use Pitchero to run and grow your rugby club.
The Welsh Rugby Club System serves a similar purpose to England Rugby GMS, supporting registration and administrative processes within Welsh rugby.
While it is important for governance, it is not built to promote your club, engage your community or generate income.
It does not provide:
- A modern website
- Sponsor exposure
- Structured payments
- Fundraising tools
- Club-wide communication and content
Pitchero complements these systems by delivering a complete club platform, enabling Welsh rugby clubs to manage, promote and fund their operations in one place.
It transforms a compliance-led setup into a growth-focused club environment.
Spond operates as a closed system. There is no public-facing website, no sponsor visibility and no structured way to generate income for your club. It also lacks integration with league fixtures and results beyond manual input.
Pitchero delivers everything Spond offers — and significantly more:
- A fully branded club website
- Integrated payments and subscriptions
- Automated fixtures, results and league data
- Club-wide structure across senior and junior teams
- Built-in fundraising through The Fundraising Club Lottery
- Sponsor visibility across all content
Spond organises teams. Pitchero runs and grows rugby clubs.
Heja is designed for grassroots communication. It provides simple scheduling and messaging tools for coaches and parents.
But it is focused on individual teams, not entire clubs. It does not unify sections, support payments or provide a professional online presence.
There is also no integration with fixtures, results or league structures, and no built-in fundraising capability.
Pitchero connects every part of your rugby club — from minis and juniors through to senior squads — within one system. It combines communication with payments, content, fundraising and competition data.
Heja helps manage teams. Pitchero supports the full club ecosystem.
Many rugby clubs rely on volunteers to build and maintain their websites. While this can work initially, it often leads to inconsistent updates, outdated design and long-term instability.
Volunteer-built websites typically lack:
- Integrated payments
- Structured team management
- Automated fixtures and results
- Fundraising tools
- Scalable infrastructure
- Integrated mobile apps
They are also dependent on one individual. When that person steps away, the website often becomes difficult to manage or falls out of date.
Pitchero removes that risk. Your website is easy to update, fully supported and continuously improved, giving your club a stable and professional digital presence.
Agency-built websites can look impressive at launch, but they are rarely designed for the operational needs of a rugby club.
They often lack sports-specific functionality such as fixtures, results, team management and integrated payments. Updates usually require going back to the agency, adding cost and slowing down your club's ability to respond.
They also do not include built-in fundraising or competition data.
Pitchero is purpose-built for rugby clubs and includes everything from day one:
- Fixtures, results and league integration
- Team management across all squads
- Online payments and membership systems
- Built-in fundraising via The Fundraising Club Lottery
- Easy content updates by volunteers
- Sponsor visibility across the entire website
Instead of paying for a static website, you gain a dynamic platform designed to run your club.
When comparing all options, the difference is clear. Most alternatives focus on one area — compliance, communication or websites. Pitchero brings everything together and adds something more: growth, visibility and revenue generation.
With Pitchero, your rugby club benefits from:
- A professional, public-facing website
- Integrated online payments and membership management
- Unified structure across senior, junior and mini sections
- Automated fixtures, results and league data via Pitchero's competition database
- Built-in fundraising through The Fundraising Club Lottery
- Strong sponsor visibility and digital exposure
- Reduced admin for volunteers
- A reliable, long-term platform designed for growth
Clubs that switch to Pitchero move from fragmented systems to a complete solution that supports every aspect of running a modern rugby club.
Created for volunteers
and club officials
Built for rugby volunteers managing busy weekends, multiple squads and growing junior sections.
Save hours of weekly admin
Pitchero automates fixtures, payments, registrations and selection, removing repetitive manual tasks. Volunteers spend less time managing spreadsheets and messages, and more time supporting players and growing the club.
Keep every team organised
With availability, selection, messaging and team data in one platform, volunteers can coordinate players effortlessly. Everything updates automatically, helping managers run teams smoothly and avoid last-minute issues.
Simplify membership & payments
Volunteers and club officials can collect membership fees, match fees and lots more online without handling cash or visiting the bank. Automated reminders means fewer uncomfortable conversations and much less admin.
Reduce communication overload
Pitchero centralises communication through the app, so volunteers no longer chase WhatsApps or emails. Announcements, reminders and updates reach every member instantly, saving time and reducing confusion across teams.
Make managing content easy
Uploading news, results, match reports and media files takes seconds. Volunteers can update the website or app from any device, keeping members informed without technical skills or time-consuming tasks.
Boost club fundraising
The Fundraising Club Lottery gives volunteers a simple, automated way to raise money weekly with no extra admin. Clubs earn recurring income effortlessly while supporters enjoy exciting cash prizes.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, Pitchero is widely used by grassroots and amateur rugby union clubs looking to create a professional rugby union club website. It combines website management, mobile app access, and powerful admin tools in one platform. Whether you run minis, juniors, colts, or senior sides, Pitchero supports clubs of all sizes and structures.
Yes, Pitchero offers a free plan that allows you to launch a rugby union club website at no upfront cost. Clubs can upgrade to paid packages for additional features and customisation, and all paid plans include a free trial so you can explore the full platform before committing.
Yes, rugby union clubs can manage multiple teams and age groups within one central system. Players, parents, coaches, and volunteers can be assigned to specific squads, with fixtures, availability, and communication managed centrally. This keeps large club structures organised throughout the season, from minis through to senior rugby.
Yes, Pitchero provides two mobile apps to keep players, parents, and coaches connected: the Pitchero Club app and the Pitchero Manager app. Fixtures, team selection, availability, and messaging can all be accessed on the go. This makes matchday coordination and weekly communication much simpler across the entire rugby club.
Yes, rugby union clubs can collect memberships, subscriptions, tour payments, and donations securely online. Payments are simple for members to complete from any device, helping improve cash flow and reducing the need for manual payment tracking or chasing outstanding fees.
Pitchero allows clubs to send both club-wide and targeted messages to specific teams, age groups, or roles. Match updates, training changes, team selection, and club news can be shared instantly via your rugby union club website and mobile apps. This ensures clear and consistent communication across the entire club structure.
Yes, Pitchero is designed to reduce the administrative workload on volunteers and committee members. Centralised team management, integrated payments, and instant communication remove the need for spreadsheets and disconnected tools. This allows your rugby union club to focus more on rugby and less on administration.