'Pōneke Junior Rugby Code of Conduct
PRIDE: Play with Pride in yourself, your team and club, and play with the Pride and passion of those who have played before you in the Pōneke club jersey.
RESPECT: Respect the Referee, Respect your Opponents, Respect your Team, Respect your Club, and most importantly, Respect Yourself.
FAIRPLAY: Play hard but always play Fair – There is NO place on or off the rugby field for foul language, verbal abuse or physical violence.
COURAGE: Have the courage to coach the game for enjoyment, to develop and improve player and team skills. Encourage your team to play the best they can each week and to set the highest standard of behavior for other teams & clubs, both on and off the field.
Pōneke Junior Rugby is founded on the above Code, qualities that have made the Pōneke Rugby Football Club stand out for over 130 years. We coach, manage, and play by the above Code, so that we can ensure the Pōneke Rugby Football Club continues to stand out for a further 130+ years.