OFF THE FIELD / STILL PART OF THE TEAM
A little space to put things into words, steady yourself and find your next step.
NZ RUGBY / OFFICIAL WELLBEING APPMind Set EngageiPhone app ↗Android app ↗
YOUR SPACE / YOUR WORDS
Keep your reflections, grounding notes and progress in a private, encrypted space. No coach or club dashboard can read your saved words.
Checking your private space…
Sign-in is optional for this device. Sync stores encrypted text, not your passphrase. No separate email login is set up.
Choose a long, unique passphrase and keep it somewhere safe. We cannot reset it or recover your saved words. Your browser encrypts text before storage or sync. Account identifiers, encrypted file size and update times can be held for syncing; the saved words are not available in site admin.
This protects stored records. While unlocked, your words are visible on this screen. Use a trusted device and lock before sharing it. The space locks after 10 minutes without activity. Voice recordings are not saved in the private space; download them separately if you want to keep them.
Nothing is saved automatically. Use “Save my reflection & progress” before leaving. A downloaded encrypted backup helps protect against lost devices or cleared browser storage.
Enter the backup’s passphrase above before importing. Import replaces this browser’s saved private space after it has been unlocked successfully.
YOUR WORDS. YOUR PACE.
No perfect words needed. Write or record what’s on your mind, then use a prompt to explore what would help.
This is a guided reflection tool, not AI conversation or a live listener. Nothing here is monitored. For a person who can listen and respond, use Call or Text 1737.
Reflection text stays in this tab unless you explicitly save it in your private encrypted space. Signed-in sync sends only an encrypted copy. Coaches cannot read your saved words through site admin. Voice notes stay in tab memory and are not included in saved reflections. Locking clears this screen; saved copies remain encrypted. Older device check-ins stay separate unless you choose to include them in a private save.
Make a private voice note, up to 10 minutes at a time. You can listen back or download it. The tool does not transcribe or understand recordings.
NO PERFORMANCE TARGETS HERE
You can stop or skip at any time. Choose what feels comfortable.
Nothing to get right. Sit comfortably and let your breathing stay gentle.
A little space to breathe.
Hā ki roto · Hā ki wahoOne quiet minute. No score. No streak.
A sound to sit with Optional · starts quietly
Sound is off.
Soft, water-inspired soundscapes made on your device. No audio downloads or recording.
You can change the hold during your session. Changing it starts a fresh breath.
Inhale 4 seconds · exhale 6. No hold. These timings are an optional guide, not a target to push for.
Te reo Māori cues are shown on screen. Spoken cues depend on your browser’s available voice. No microphone or recording is used.
Keep your eyes open if you prefer. Breathe naturally if the pace does not suit you. Stop if you feel dizzy, breathless or uncomfortable. The hold is optional. If you have a breathing or heart condition, ask your health professional what suits you.
The original Māori.Health breathing visual, brought into Grassroots Rugby with optional timing and an optional short hold. It is not a named traditional practice or clinical treatment.
Health NZ: relaxation and gentle breathing guidanceGeneral information only. Completed-session counts are included only if you choose to save your private space.
Notice one thing at a time. Skip any sense or prompt that doesn’t work for you.
Step 1 of 5
Your notes stay in this tab unless you choose to save them in your private encrypted space. Start again clears the current exercise; earlier private saves are separate.
Grounding guidance · bpacnzONE SMALL THING IS ENOUGH
Copy it, then choose a person in your own messaging app. Nothing is sent by this website.
NOTICE YOUR PATTERNS
Your sleep, soreness, stress and fatigue can help you start a useful conversation. There’s no ranking or medical readiness score.
Nothing is shared with your coach or club through this tool. Persistent changes or concerns are a reason to talk with a health professional.
Find someone to talk toYOU CAN START SMALL
You don’t need to be in a crisis to ask for support.
1737 offers free, confidential emotional support, 24 hours a day, every day.
Visit the 1737 support hubYou choose who to send it to. Nothing is sent by this website.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 111 in New Zealand or go to the nearest emergency department. If you can, stay with a safe person while arranging help. This website is not monitored and cannot contact emergency services for you.
Find your local crisis assessment team · Health NZOutside New Zealand, use your local emergency number and support services.
Choose a private moment, describe what you’ve noticed and ask how they’re going. Listen without rushing to solve things. Ask what support they want and help them connect with a trusted adult or professional. If safety is at risk, get help; don’t promise to keep that secret.
Mental Health Foundation · Supportive kōrero guideYoung players: a trusted adult, whānau member, school counsellor or club safeguarding lead can help you find support. If one person doesn’t listen, try another safe person.
RUGBY’S OFFICIAL RESOURCES
Our tools are independent. The programmes below belong to their named providers; inclusion does not imply endorsement.
NZ Rugby’s mental wellbeing programme for players, coaches and the people around the game.
Explore player stories, conversation resources and workshop information from the official programme.
Open official resourcesConnection, movement, curiosity, noticing and giving can all have a place in daily life. Pick one small action that fits your situation.
Sources checked 26 October 2026: NZ Rugby / Mind Set Engage, Mental Health Foundation, NHS breathing guidance, bpacnz grounding guidance and Health NZ crisis pathways. Activities here are original general wellbeing tools, not treatment, diagnosis or crisis assessment. No claims of clinical validation are made.
Voice recording requires microphone permission and a supported secure browser. Audio stays in this tab unless you download it. There is no live AI conversation service connected. These tools cannot interpret a voice note, assess risk or provide monitoring.
Keep sensitive information out of general site enquiry forms. Contact a suitable support service directly for personal help.
Suggestions about the tools are welcome. This enquiry service is not monitored for urgent support.