NZ Rugby

Participation Polices, Regulations and Rules

We place the needs of rugby players first and provide all Provincial Unions with clear direction around areas such as player dispensation, compulsory coaching courses and the half game rule.

The below national policies, regulations and rules are approved by the 26 Provincial Unions and the New Zealand Rugby Board.

Forms

Review of Rugby

Reporting a serious injury

Find out how you can report a serious injury to NZR.
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Reporting Referee Abuse

Find out how you can report referee abuse to NZR.

Policies

Secondary Schools Prem Three

Age Policies

Information, guidelines and age bands for Age Grade Rugby.
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Competition Regulations

Regulations for our inter-provincial competitions as well as Disciplinary Rules for playing rugby in New Zealand.
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Compulsory Coaching Course

Great coaching is the most important factor in players' development and enjoyment of rugby.
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Dispensations

Information and guidelines for age or weight restriction dispensations.
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Domestic Safety Law Variations (DSLV)

NZR-approved Domestic Safety Law Variations which differ from the international Laws of the Game.
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Game On

Game On ensures more games kick off during the season, by allowing rule variations to be agreed between both teams.
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Half Game Rule

The Half Game Rule ensures all players enjoy rugby.
Auckland

International Clearances

Clearance forms for playing rugby overseas and here in New Zealand.
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Mixed teams and opposition

Guidelines for mixed teams in rugby.
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Participant Safety Policy

NZR is committed to making the game as safe as we practically can for participants.
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Personal insurance

All NZR registered players, coaches, managers, administrators, medical professionals and referees are automatically covered under the NZR Personal Accident Insurance.
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RugbySmart Safety Course for referees and coaches

All referees and coaches of full contact tackle grade teams must attend the compulsory RugbySmart Safety Coaching Course.