Organization Structure

1. Executive Leadership

  • President – Ali Al Dajani Leads the strategic vision of SARF with a focus on grassroots
    development, national pride, and international representation. Brings global experience and youthful leadership to drive the sport forward in Saudi Arabia.

  • Vice President Supports the President in governance, oversees federation operations, and provides leadership continuity.

  • CEO / Secretary-General Manages the day-to-day operations of SARF, ensures alignment across departments, oversees external partnerships, and drives organizational effectiveness.

 

2. Core Departments

A. Rugby Development Department Focus: Grassroots programs, school and university outreach, club support, and player pathways.

  • Head of Rugby Development
  • Grassroots & Schools Manager – Manages MOU activation with the Ministry of Education and school rugby programs.
  • University & Club Engagement Officer
  • Women’s Rugby Development Lead
     

B. High Performance & National Teams Focus: Elite player development, coaching, training camps, and tournament planning.

  • Performance Director
  • Men’s & Women’s 7s Program Managers
  • U18 National Program Lead – Focused on youth talent development.
  • Strength & Conditioning Coaches
  • Team Managers & Analysts
     

C. Refereeing & Coaching Education Focus: Building local capacity of certified coaches and referees.

  • Education Manager
  • Referee Development Officer
  • Coaching Pathway Coordinator
  • Training Course Admin & Logistics
     

3. Marketing & Communications Focus: Brand building, community engagement, and visibility of Saudi rugby locally and globally.

  • Marketing & Communication Manager
  • Content Creation & Social Media Team
  • Partnerships & Sponsorships Manager
  • Merchandise & E-commerce Officer
  • Event Coverage & Media Relations
     

4. Events & CompetitionsFocus: Managing national tournaments and international participation.

  • Head of Events & Competitions
  • SARF 7s Series Coordinator
  • School & University League Manager
  • International Relations Officer – Coordinates with Asia Rugby, World Rugby, and international tournament hosts.

 

5. Finance & Administration Focus: Governance, budget management, compliance, and internal processes.

  • Finance Manager
  • Operations & HR Officer
  • Legal & Compliance Advisor
     

6. Facilities & Infrastructure Development Focus: Field partnerships, venue construction, and logistics.

  • Facilities Manager
  • Club Field Liaison – Coordinates shared-use partnerships (e.g. with RGC).
  • Equipment & Logistics Supervisor
     

Advisory Committees & Councils

  • Technical Advisory Committee
  • Athletes Commission
  • Women’s Rugby Advisory Board
  • Disciplinary & Ethics Committee