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:
• NZRU members and affiliated organisations
• Board Members, Officers and Life Members
• powers and processes of the NZRU Board
• annual reporting and accounts
• Appeal Council
• the regulations of rugby
The most recent amendments, to add the New Zealand Pasifika Rugby Council Incorporated as a member and to update the process for membership applications more generally, were approved by postal ballot on 10 December 2025.
New Zealand Rugby Constitution