Las summer we had the pleasure to team up with Rugby Culture, probably the most exciting European Rugby Wear project ! After meeting Rugby Culture crew during the Figueira Beach Rugby 2025 edition, we felt it was a project worth to help putting out there. That´s why we met with Dirk Walenkamp, the man behind the brand to let you know a bit more about their project.
1. What’s Rugby Culture and who´s behind the brand / project?
Rugby Culture is the clothing brand made for ruggers by ruggers. our goal is to make (rugby) clothing that fits perfectly for all the different sizes you can find on a rugby pitch.
Our mission is to grow and unite the rugby culture world wide.
2. What Rugby Culture stands for?
Rugby Culture’s values are similar to those we value on the pitch: Hard Work, discipline, quality, and innovation.
We test all our items for a year at minimum, to discover any improvements, we also take the feedback of our customers to heart, so we can become the best clothing brand.
3. How did you know about Figueira Beach Rugby and what motivated you to team up with the event ?
I heard a lot about it back home from teams that had visited and loved it. So I had to reach out and I was welcomed in a kind and professional matter.
4. How was your experience at the event last summer ?
it was amazing, a true rugby culture atmosphere, good laughs, people playing rugby (ofcourse), dancing, partying and there even was a proposal on the main pitch!
5. What Beach Rugby means for you ?
Beach Rugby for us means fun, sunshine and vacation.
6. What lies for Rugby Culture in future ?
Our goal is to expand and to create the bet attire for rugby players so they feel comfortable, look good and are proud to represent the sport and the culture.
7. Will we see you in Figueira next June ?
If you guys will have us, definitely!
