New Zealand Rugby is governed by the goals and rules set out in its Constitution.
New Zealand Rugby is an incorporated society and is therefore legally required to have a Constitution that includes rules governing:
The most recent amendments were made in 2024 after members voted at an SGM on 30 May to adopt some of the changes recommended by an independent governance review carried out in 2023. Changes to the transition process for the new governance arrangements were also approved at the 2024 AGM held on 12 July.
New Zealand Rugby Constitution