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  • News and Events
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    • What We Do
    • Governance
    • Our Partners
    • Contact Us
    • Complaints Management Service
    • Our History
    • Working in Rugby
    • Policies, Regulations and Rules
  • What We Do
    • Our Initiatives
    • Te Ara Ranga Tira
    • Pasifika Strategy
    • Injury Prevention: Keep Them Playing
    • Rugby Xplorer
    • LineBreak
    • Player Safety and Concussion Management
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Policies, Regulations and Rules

New Zealand Rugby is involved in the development and distribution of rugby-related policies, regulations and rules to make rugby a fairer, safer game for all involved.

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A-Z of documents

Here you will find all Policies, Regulations and Rules documents, listed from A-Z.

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Reporting a concern

What you can do if you (or someone you know) have been approached or asked to supply inside information.

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Participation Policies, Regulations and Rules

All the information you need to participate in rugby across New Zealand.

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Safety and welfare

Our programmes and policies that help make rugby a safer game for all involved, on and off the field.

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Disciplinary rules and outcomes

Our disciplinary framework ensures firm boundaries are set for players and that the game is as safe and fair as possible for all players.

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Membership Obligations

Relevant policies and documentation for registered participants in rugby.

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Integrity

The policies behind keeping rugby free from drugs, corruption and betting, and fair for everybody.

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