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Grass Roots Rugby — The heart of NZ rugby
CLUB RUGBY / FROM THE GROUND UP2 November 2026
Hikurangi player holding the ball as he goes to ground in a tackle
GRASSROOTS RUGBY / AOTEAROA

Train with purpose.
Coach with clarity.

Practical tools for the work between Saturdays.
Build your training. Bring your game plan to life.

Player trainingCoach’s playbook
Hikurangi · From the archives
YOUR NEXT SESSION STARTS HERE

Better prepared.
On and off the field.

For players putting in the work and coaches bringing the team together.

An athlete performing a press-up on kettlebells on the beach
01 / FOR PLAYERSTRAINING

Make every
session count.

Explore position-specific programmes, movement demonstrations and guided workouts. Use timers and set counters, then record your progress.

  • Programmes for your season
  • Exercise library & voice coaching
  • Workout history & progress
Open player training
A coach talking with rugby players at the ground
02 / FOR COACHESCOACHING

Show the shape.
Build the play.

Move players across the tactics board. Organise forwards and backs, work with pods and walk your team through each phase.

  • Sevens & fifteens tactics board
  • Movable players, packs & pods
  • Drill timer & presentation mode
Open coach’s playbook
LOOK AFTER THE PERSON, TOO

Good rugby starts
with being well.

A private space to reflect, find some calm and reach someone who can listen.

Explore wellbeing