Talent
Nurturing talent.
Forging champions.
Our talent means everything. We strive for excellence and empower our CLIENTS to realise their full potential
We recognise that every talent’s journey is unique. Our bespoke approach ensures we are there every step of the way, maximising each individual’s potential.
£25.8 M
Salaries negotiated
We’ve successfully negotiated over £25.8 million in salaries for our clients
11
Countries
We have a network spanning 11 countries across the world’s leading rugby nations
104 YRS
Experience
Our team has a combined experience of 104 years in the rugby industry
Achieving your goals with our expertise
Our services are specifically designed to ensure your career and potential are fully realised.
Contract Negotiation
For every rugby player, a playing contract will be their main source of income. We understand how crucial it is to get every contract maximised.
BRAND PARTNERSHIPS
Engage’s brand network is extensive. It goes hand in hand with the other parts of our business, so players are in a perfect position to utilise our longstanding relationships.
EDUCATION
Education is a crucial part of a young player’s career, with GCSEs, A-levels, and university all playing a significant role. Our agents have deep expertise in this area and can guide players and their parents through the potential challenges of the education system.
LEGAL
Operating from Geldards LLP, we provide access to an extensive legal network, ensuring players can leverage these services throughout their careers.
IMAGE RIGHTS
As a player’s career grows, there may be a need to utilise your image rights to maximise earnings. We will be on hand to help you through this.
MEDIA & PR
Engage has an extensive agency network that has been developed over 30 years. We will utilise our contacts to push a player’s profile.
DIGITAL & SOCIAL
We understand what brands want and how crucial a large digital and social network is to a player. Engage will work together with players to enhance their promotional opportunities.
Guidance
Nurturing talent
We understand the challenges young players face as they navigate the academy system. It’s an exciting time, but the early stages can be complex. We’re here to offer facts, expert advice, and experience to help players and their families make informed decisions when needed. Our support guides young athletes through their journey, especially when it comes to education and academy opportunities.
Negotiation
Maximising contracts
Our extensive network of clubs spans all major rugby markets, ensuring no opportunity is overlooked. We collaborate closely with players to understand their goals, assess the market, and highlight the best opportunities. We work to maximise contract values, keep players fully informed at every stage, and maintain positive relationships with their current clubs.
impact
Brand power
As a multifaceted agency, we boast a comprehensive network of top brands. Our commercial expertise is unmatched in the rugby management space. Past partnerships include leading names like Vodafone, Lexus, Adidas, BMW, McDonald’s, Nike, and Sky Sports. We work closely with our talent to negotiate commercial deals, activate campaigns, and manage social content in collaboration with trusted brands and agencies, ensuring each player’s commercial potential is fully maximised.
Empowerment
Total career support
We offer full off-field support for players, tapping into our wide network of trusted IFAs, legal professionals, recruitment experts, and accountants. Working together, we ensure players are well-organised during their careers and fully prepared for life beyond the game.
Fantastic direction and expert advice. Engage fully supported my development as a professional rugby player.
Ellis Jenkins
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Cardiff RUGBY & Wales
Let’s work together
We specialise in transforming talent, brands and events into success stories. Speak to our team to find out how we can help.