2022 PARTICIPATION CHANGES

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) understands that in order to create quality rugby experiences for all participants, the game needs to develop to ensure it meets their needs and abilities. Improving the participant’s experience is key to ensuring that rugby remains a safe, relevant, and viable offering for the communities that play,

Domestic and community rugby to resume outside of Auckland

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed the Bunnings Warehouse NPC, Farah Palmer Cup (FPC) and Heartland Championship, outside of Auckland, will recommence from Friday 17 September. Confirmation of the re-start date for New Zealand’s three national domestic rugby competitions comes following the Government’s announcement on Monday that all of New Zealand

Whanganui rugby coach receives Heartland appointment

Appointment as a New Zealand Heartland coach is a further feather in the cap for Jason Hamlin who has enjoyed success both as a Whanganui rugby player and coach over the past 30 years. He joins Waverley's Guy Lennox as only the second local coach to receive a NZ Heartland coaching

Bailyn Sullivan signs to the Hurricanes for the 2022 season

Bailyn Sullivan signs to the Hurricanes for the 2022 season Bailyn Sullivan, 23, is heading to the capital after signing-off with the Chiefs in time to join the Hurricanes for the 2022 Super Rugby season. The utility back isn't new to the Super Rugby environment, having been with the Chiefs for the past three seasons

34-player Black Ferns squad named for Test series

34-player Black Ferns squad named for Test series • Les Elder returns to Captain the Black Ferns • 12 players in line for Black Ferns debut • Portia Woodman, Kelly Brazier and Stacey Fluhler selected after Olympic gold Black Ferns Coach Glenn Moore has named a 34-player squad for the upcoming tour of England and France,