NZ Rugby

Our Initiatives

Rugby holds a very special position in our country, giving us an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.

We support the health, safety and well-being of those involved in rugby at every level across our country, for the good of the game and the communities where it’s played.

Our medical specialist, Senior Scientist Dr Ken Quarrie, oversees our work in Health and Safety, while a range of other people across the organisation are focused on player safety progammes.

We aspire to take a holistic approach to the welfare of our people – physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social, focusing on the power of rugby to assist them to improve their lives.

NZR aims to create an environment that is attractive and welcoming, a game for all.

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Positive Sideline Behaviour

Ensuring our sidelines are a supportive, passionate, positive environment for everyone involved in rugby.
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Balance is Better

Active NZ, Sport New Zealand’s nationwide survey, demonstrated a decline in youth sport participation since 2017. As a response NZR signed Sport New Zealand’s Statement of Intent alongside four other major sports which included the organisations’ collaboration with Balance is Better.
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First Aid in Rugby (FAIR)

Gain rugby-specific first aid skills with one of our FAIR courses.
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Injury Prevention

Making sure our players, coaches and referees are physically prepared for playing rugby safely.
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Mind Set Engage

A programme to help players, coaches, support staff and families in the rugby community to support their own wellbeing and that of others.
Respect and Inclusion

Respect and Inclusion

We are committed to making sure rugby is a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone.
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Ako Wāhine

Ako Wāhine is a World Rugby accredited programme bringing together women from all aspects of the game.
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Secondary Schools Rugby Review

A look into how we can provide a world-leading secondary school rugby system for our younger players.
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Wider Auckland Facility Plan

Find out how rugby is responding to a shortage of facilities in the wider-Auckland region.