REGISTER FOR 2026.

New Zealand Rugby now use Rugby Xplorer to register rugby players. From now on, current and new players must create a profile within Rugby Xplorer and use that same profile every year they register.

For our junior players, it's important their parent or guardian creates an account for themselves, and then registers their child. If you have already created a profile in previous years, this should automatically load in subsequent years when you register.

All coaches, managers and players must use Rugby Xplorer to register.

You can register for the 2026 season here: https://myaccount.rugbyxplorer.com.au/

If you need any help during the registration process, please contact xplorer@nzrugby.co.nz 

JUNIOR REGISTRATIONS 2026

Grading

Grades are sorted by school year. For example, if your child is in Year 4 then you’ll select the Y4 grade when registering.

The table below outlines when game day is for each grade and type of rugby

GradeTypeGame day
Pre Y1NurserySaturday morning
Y1RippaSaturday morning
Y2RippaSaturday morning
Y3TackleSaturday morning
Y4TackleSaturday morning
Y3/4RippaFriday night
Y5TackleSaturday morning
Y6TackleSaturday morning
Y5/6RippaFriday night
Y7/8Tackle (open weight)Saturday morning
Y7/8Tackle (under 59kg)Saturday morning
Y7-8RippaFriday night














JUNIOR RUGBY FEES

$40 - for each nursery player

$70 - for Rippa or Tackle - 1st child

$70 - for Rippa or Tackle - 2nd child

$0 - for Rippa or Tackle - 3rd child (this is our family discount)

For admin reasons, fees need to be paid online at the time of registration via credit/debit card. Should that not be possible, our Treasurer can discuss a payment plan if required (on a case-by-case basis).