SMALL BLACKS COACH REGISTRATION & WORKSHOPS 2026

Thanks for taking up the opportunity to contribute positively to our game and our rugby kids. Your service to the community, your club and players is most appreciated.

In order to be registered to coach junior rugby in NZ, ALL coaches & assistant coaches MUST attend a NZR Small Blacks Coaching Workshop facilitated by CMRFU.

COACH REGISTRATIONS ONLINE:

ALL coaches MUST register online in Rugby Xplorer

WORKSHOP DETAILS ARE BELOW:

Year 7/8 North

Monday 30th March, 6:00 PM Manurewa Rugby Club

Years 1-6

Thursday 23rd April, 6:00 PM Beachlands Maraetai Rugby Club

  • Registration starts 30 minutes prior to start time
  • Coaches must be registered 15 minutes prior
  • Workshops will start promptly at the given time

What to bring to the workshops:

  • Water
  • Appropriate clothing for a coaching session on the field
  • Jacket if wet (please dress for the weather)

POLICE VETTING

If registering to coach a team with one or more players aged under 18, New Zealand Rugby requires you to undergo NZ Police vetting. Failure to agree to be vetted and provide a driver licence number or other required ID may result in you being ineligible to coach a team with player(s) aged under 18.

For more information please contact;

Liam Daniela

Community Rugby Champion – Coaching

Counties Manukau Rugby Union

E: liam.daniela@steelers.co.nz

M: 027 6232 583

Junior Coach Registrations for 2025 are live


Note: Before you register you must create a Xplorer profile 

Create a Rugby Xplorer profile

Rugby NZ has moved from Sporty to Rugby Xplorer so before you register, ensure you have a Rugby Xplorer profile. 

Please click on the button below for a step by step instuction once you have read this you can start the process here​​​​​​​


When you start to Register a player please note the following:

Role: ‘Player’

Registration Type:

‘Junior - No Contact’ for Little Rippas & Y1 & Y2

‘Junior - Contact’ for Year 3 – Year 8

‘Teenage – Non Contact’ for Fast Ferns rippa age 7 to 16

‘Senior – Men’s Non Premier’ for U85s Duration: ‘Season’

Please contact Lorna by emailing registrar@bmrc.co.nz if you have any questions.