Two Swiss players, one shared standard: performance that respects the body. Pharmalp is proud to support Swiss Rugby as its official Health Partner.
A Natural Fit
Rugby is a sport of total commitment. Players give everything: their energy, their focus, their bodies. And when the final whistle blows, it all starts again — recovering, rebuilding, preparing for the next match.
This is territory Pharmalp knows well.
Founded at the foot of the Swiss Alps, in Conthey, Valais, Pharmalp develops natural health solutions based on alpine plants and probiotics, guided by a simple conviction: effectiveness isn’t improvised, it’s proven. Every product is scientifically formulated, tested, and designed to act on causes as much as on symptoms.
Swiss Rugby shares these on-field values: authenticity, teamwork, work well done, and that typically Swiss idea that strength is built over time. This partnership is not a simple pairing of logos — it is the alliance of two visions of excellence.
Why Rugby?
Few sports place as much demand on the body. Explosiveness, endurance, repeated contact, the stress of international competition: rugby players face the full range of demands that sports nutrition needs to address — stress management, digestive balance, iron replenishment, muscle recovery.
By becoming Swiss Rugby’s Health Partner, Pharmalp puts its expertise at the service of those who embody these demands at the highest level: the national teams, as well as all the clubs and registered players who keep the sport alive across Switzerland.
In practical terms, this partnership means Pharmalp’s presence alongside the national teams during international matches, expert health advice available to the Swiss rugby community, and products made available to athletes to complement their physical preparation and wellbeing. The products supplied for competition were defined in close collaboration with Swiss Rugby’s medical team: joint work on the players’ specific needs, ensuring protocols perfectly suited to the demands of elite rugby.
Tested by Swiss Rugby Players: Results That Speak for Themselves
At Pharmalp, sponsoring isn’t enough — we prove it. In February 2024, a usage study was conducted with 11 elite Swiss rugby players, following a simple protocol: 1 PHARMALP BOOST tablet every morning for 10 days.
The results confirm the product’s effectiveness among elite athletes:
- −89% competition-related stress — nervous jitters before matches disappeared
- −59% overall fatigue — fewer sudden energy crashes during the day
- −42% difficult wake-ups — less morning fatigue, less need for stimulants
These results echo an earlier observational study conducted on 26 adults over 20 days, which had already shown a 58.8% increase in energy, a 35.9% reduction in stress, and a 46.1% improvement in concentration (statistically significant results, p<0.05).
The Products That Support the Players
At the heart of this partnership is the Trio-Sport Pack: three complementary natural solutions, taken as one tablet or capsule per day each. Simple, natural, tested — and 100% compliant with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) lists.
PHARMALP BOOST — energy, focus, stress management. Rhodiola rosea (the “Viking plant,” an adaptogen recognized for stress resistance), magnesium, and vitamin B1. This is the product tested by Swiss rugby players: focus before the match, energy during effort, and calm under competition pressure.
SPIRUL-1® — natural iron, oxygenation, endurance. A very well-tolerated plant-based iron source that supports oxygen transport and energy production — essential for sustaining 80 minutes of intensity, and for avoiding post-competition fatigue.
PHARMALP MICROBIOTA — digestive balance and recovery. Probiotics and vitamin B2 to support gut flora put under strain by intense effort, protect cells from oxidative stress, and support recovery.
→ Find the full protocol (preparation, match day, recovery) on our Performance & Recovery page.
Pharmalp and Sport: A Long-Standing Conviction
This partnership with Swiss Rugby is part of an approach Pharmalp has championed from the start: supporting Swiss athletes — from trail running to cycling, and now rugby — with natural, doping-free solutions recommended by sports coaches and sports nutritionists.
Because sustainable performance isn’t built on training alone. It’s built on balance: recovering well, sleeping well, digesting well, managing stress. This is the preventive, sustainable vision of health that Pharmalp stands for — for elite athletes and everyday sportspeople alike.
The best of Switzerland, in service of Swiss rugby.
FAQ
What is the partnership between Pharmalp and Swiss Rugby?
Pharmalp is the official Health Partner of the Swiss Rugby Federation. The Valais-based brand supports the national teams and the Swiss rugby community with its natural health solutions and expert advice.
How are Pharmalp products selected for the national rugby teams?
The products supplied for competition are defined in close collaboration with Swiss Rugby’s medical team. This joint work on the players’ specific needs allows the protocols — preparation, match day, recovery — to be tailored to the demands of elite rugby.
Are Pharmalp products allowed in competition?
Yes. PHARMALP BOOST, SPIRUL-1®, and PHARMALP MICROBIOTA contain no doping substances and comply with the WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) lists. They are designed for elite athletes, including for official competition.
Which Pharmalp product was tested by Swiss rugby players?
PHARMALP BOOST (rhodiola, magnesium, vitamin B1) was the subject of a usage study in February 2024 involving 11 Swiss rugby players: −89% competition stress, −59% overall fatigue, and −42% difficult wake-ups after 10 days.
Is the Trio-Sport Pack suitable for amateur athletes?
Yes. The protocol (one dose per day of each product) is suitable for anyone in a phase of intensive training, competition preparation, returning to activity, or recovery.
