First Aid in Rugby (FAIR) courses give you the opportunity to gain rugby-specific first aid skills.
Delivered by experienced practitioners with rugby expertise, a World Rugby recognised FAIR qualification will give you the skills to immediately assist an injured player.
FAIR courses are open to anyone in the rugby community – volunteers, coaches, referees, physios, players, sports coordinators, parents and everyone else interested.
The course is made up of two parts:
Please note this course is rugby specific and the content differs to a Red Cross or St John First Aid Course.
There are approximately four to six hours of work required in the pre-course component. This pre-course work must be completed prior to attending the practical session to ensure maximum benefit from the course, and in order to meet certification requirements. The following modules must be completed on World Rugby Passport:
On completion of the course to the required standard, you will receive a World Rugby FAIR qualification certificate and a FAIR kit (valued at over $100) with equipment used on the course.
1. Select a course below and click register
2. Complete the form and submit payment (cost $50)
3. On receipt of registration, we will confrim your spot.
Dates for 2025 FAIR courses are currently being confirmed. If you're interested in completing a course and there isn't one available in your Union, please register your interest below and we'll be in touch when one becomes available.
If you have any questions, or are interested in hosting a course in your Provincial Union, you can contact us by emailing FAIR@nzrugby.co.nz.