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Team Behind The Shirt – where business & rugby collide

From parenting to running a busy business, we talk to top rugby stars about their careers and the people who’ve got them through in our new series.

Business and rugby. It’s about the right team.

In rugby and business, you need a good team behind you to succeed – but these people often go unseen. As proud champions of SMEs, we want to celebrate the countless support systems who back the big players and small businesses from the sidelines.

In our new Team Behind the Shirt series, we talk to Sam Underhill, George Ford and Ellis Genge about how they got started in business, and how the right backing has helped them thrive in both sport, and as business owners.

Check out Episode 3 with Ellis Genge

Bristol Bears prop and powerhouse Ellis Genge shares his story of becoming a professional rugby player and business owner and discusses how he’s driving change on and off the pitch.

Watch Episode 2 with George Ford

Sale Sharks fly-half George Ford shares his challenges about running his businesses and a professional rugby career in our second episode.

Watch Episode 1 with Sam Underhill

Hear Bath Rugby flanker Sam Underhill reveal all about his rugby career, his coffee business and his motivations in our first episode, hosted by Flats.

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Win hospitality at the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final 2025

We are offering small business owners a chance to win an incredible experience for their team at the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final. Taking up to nine people to experience VIP hospitality, pitchside access with a rugby legend and one signed shirt from each of the finalist teams, don’t miss out!

Team Behind The Team Trivia

Which Premiership Rugby star do you think would be the biggest success in business?

From the dream business partner to the ideal catering manager and party planner… find out which rugby stars would succeed in the business world in our last series, Team Behind The Team.

We've got your back at Funding Circle
Business finance that backs you

Like rugby, running a business takes grit, hard work and a good team of people behind you. That’s why we’re sponsoring Premiership Rugby – proudly supporting all small businesses, from rugby clubs to restaurants, and here to back your team from behind the scenes.


From hassle-free loans to flexible business credit cards, we offer the finance that can help you grow your business your way. Learn more about our products and how we can support you.

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How Jamie George grew his physiotherapy business into 9 clinics across the UK

Earlier this year we visited Carter & George, the high-end physiotherapy clinic set up by ex-England captain Jamie George and his long-time friend Rhys Carter. After opening their first clinic in Hertford, they realised they needed support with their cash flow in order to grow.


They told us all about their mission, and how they reached their goals with the backing of a Funding Circle loan.