SENIOR CLUB COACH REGISTRATION & RUGBY SMART 2024

Thanks for taking up the opportunity to contribute positively to our game. Your service to the community, your club and players is most appreciated. Please see details below for ‘How to register’ and begin coaching for the season.

​​​​​​​COACH REGISTRATIONS ONLINE:

ALL coaches MUST register online. 2023 registered coaches will receive an email invite to register OR if you are a new coach go to your club or School website  COACH REGISTRATION - CLUBS to complete a new coach registration online form.

RUGBY SMART:

Before the season kicks off, you’ll need to ensure you’ve completed RugbySmart. 

This season we’ve made it even EASIER to complete RugbySmart and you’ll only need to do one of the following:

  • Complete the RugbySmart Online Module (recommended), or
  • Take part in a NZR RugbySmart Webinar, or
  • Attend a RugbySmart practical session, facilitated by CMRFU.

EASY STEPS:

  1. Online Registration Form - Re-register OR new form on your club or School Rugby website - COACH REGISTRATION - CLUBS
  2. Choose one the 3 options – RugbySmart Online Module, NZR RugbySmart Webinar or CMRFU RugbySmart practical session.

NZR RugbySmart Webinars

  • Wednesday 15th March – 7pm
  • Sunday 2nd April – 7pm
  • Sunday 16th April – 7pm
  • Wednesday 3 May – 7pm


CMRFU RugbySmart Practical Workshop

Workshop details are below:

  • Monday 25th March, 6.30pm @ Navigation Homes Stadium

For more information, please contact;

Paul Wheeler
Coach Development Manager

Counties Manukau Rugby Union

M: 021 221 4378 E: paul.wheeler@steelers.co.nz

Senior Coaches Registrations for 2026 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.