At Solvay, we believe that lasting impact is built when people move forward together.
Through our partnership with the Belgian Rugby Federation, we support women's and men's rugby across Belgium. We also support national teams, Rugby Sevens, U20 development programs, and referees. Together, we are helping strengthen a sport that brings people together, develops future generations, and reflects values that matter both on and off the field.
As a company founded in Belgium, we are committed to our communities. We see this partnership as a chance to create positive social impact. We also support a sport built on teamwork, respect, resilience, and excellence.
A partnership built on shared values
Rugby is more than a sport. It is a powerful expression of collaboration, discipline, and long-term commitment.
Those same principles help guide the way we work at Solvay. Every day, our teams collaborate across roles, businesses, and regions. We solve challenges, support customers, and create value for society.
Through our partnership with Belgian Rugby, we support a sport that builds skills, confidence, and leadership. It also strengthens community connections.
Our shared values include teamwork, excellence, resilience, respect and long-term commitment.
Supporting Belgian Rugby at every level
Solvay's partnership supports the broader Belgian rugby ecosystem, helping create opportunities for athletes, coaches, referees, communities, and future generations.
Solvay Rugby Championship
The Solvay Rugby Championship is Belgium's premier first-division rugby competition, featuring men's and women's clubs competing in matches nationwide throughout the season. Supported by Solvay and the Belgium Rugby Federation, the championship helps strengthen clubs, develop referees, and support the long-term growth of rugby in Belgium.
International Rugby Teams
Supporting the national rugby environment, including the Belgian national teams and the continued development of the sport at the highest level.
- Rugby Sevens: Helping grow one of rugby's fastest-paced and most dynamic formats while increasing opportunities for participation and visibility.
- U20 development: Investing in the next generation of talent by supporting pathways for young athletes to develop their skills and reach their potential.
- Referees: Supporting the people who help ensure the game is played fairly, safely, and with integrity.
These values support performance on the field and help create positive outcomes far beyond it.
Belgian roots, global relevance
Founded in Belgium more than 160 years ago, Solvay remains deeply connected to the communities where the company began.
This partnership reflects our commitment to supporting Belgian institutions that create positive impact while helping strengthen communities through sport.
The values that make rugby successful in Belgium also resonate across Solvay's global operations: collaboration, determination, inclusion, respect, and the pursuit of excellence.
By supporting Belgian Rugby, we reinforce our commitment to people, communities, and future generations.
Building community through sport
Sport has the power to connect people, strengthen communities, and inspire future generations.
Through this partnership, we aim to:
Support youth development
Encourage participation and engagement
Strengthen community connections
Create opportunities for employee involvement
Build relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders
Celebrate collective achievement
The partnership extends beyond competition. It creates opportunities for people to come together around shared experiences, shared values, and shared aspirations.
Highlights and milestones
Community impact in action
This partnership forms part of Solvay's broader commitment to supporting communities through our Philanthropy & Communities program.
By investing in education, community development, and opportunities for future generations, we aim to help create positive and lasting impact. We want people to live, learn, and thrive where they are.
Through Belgian Rugby, we are bringing that commitment to life through sport.
Solvay supports Belgian Rugby because this partnership reflects values we also live by as a company: teamwork, excellence, resilience, respect, and the ability to move forward together.
Frequently asked questions
Because rugby reflects values that are central to our culture, including teamwork, excellence, resilience, and respect. The partnership also supports our commitment to communities and future generations.
The partnership supports the Belgian rugby ecosystem, including women's and men's rugby, national teams, Rugby Sevens, U20 development programs, and referees.
The partnership helps create opportunities for youth development, community engagement, employee involvement, and stakeholder connection through sport.
The partnership is designed as a multi-year commitment focused on creating sustainable, long-term impact.
The partnership supports Solvay's commitment to people, communities, and future generations by creating opportunities for participation, development, and positive social impact.
