Otago Rugby Union eNewsletter

Editorial

Hello everyone and welcome back to our rugby newsletter!

It's all kicking off this weekend, so boil yourself some hot water, throw in some honey and lemon and prepare those vocal chords to cheer on your lads and lasses paddock side this weekend. Central Premier, Southern Premier and Metro Premier Women's will be going off at a field near you, check out the draw here and make your way down to show your support!

Last chance… In 2023, Otago High Performance department wishes to guarantee a place for a male and female player in the Men's Academy & Women's HP Groups respectively for country based players. Please note these players must have been Year 13 in 2022 to apply for a 2023 place. Applications close 7 April 2023, scroll down for more details.

Dunedin's getting a Test Match and this presents an awesome opportunity for our 2023 Otago Rugby Season Members. 2023 members that purchase their membership prior to the Test Match going on sale, are also able to purchase Test tickets with their membership guaranteeing they won't miss out! Memberships will go on sale VERY soon, so keep your eyes on our website and socials for updates and announcements!

NZR has now released the 2023 NPC Draw, scroll down to check out our Home Games, or check out the full NPC Draw here.

Tomorrow (25 March) there will be a girls only rugby day held in South Otago for Primary School gals! Check out the flyer below for further details and be sure to take your little rippa along!

Calling all Junior Rugby Coaches!!! You'll want to make sure that you've attended the required Small Blacks course. Scroll down below to see Small Blacks course dates for your area.

Scroll down for more rugby news and announcements like development opportunities, weekly happenings, rugby courses and more…

ODT Interesting Reads!

The Otago Rugby High Performance programmes are an exciting opportunity for local and domestic talented young rugby athletes to discover a pathway in the game while upskilling themselves on all aspects off and on the field. The programme supports all accepted athletes whether they are studying or in the work force and also offers multiple avenues of support while these athletes take in the demands of possible professional rugby.

The benefits we have at Otago Rugby is the support of Otago University and Otago Polytech with wide range of educational opportunities within a stone's throw of the academy which is based at Forsyth Barr Stadium. The facilities and services that are available are a High-Performance gym facility, access to Bunnings NPC & Farah Palmer Cup coaches & staff, medical personnel, Sportscode video review facilities and also the pathway opportunity with the Highlanders.

While at the academy all athletes will be guided on their personal development through the six pillars of NZ Rugby; technical, tactical, physical, nutrition, mental skills, personal life skills, and will be assisted by multiple qualified staff within Otago Rugby.

In 2023, Otago High Performance department wishes to guarantee a place for a male and female player in the Men's Academy & Women's HP Groups respectively for country based players. Please note these players must have been Year 13 in 2022 to apply for a 2023 place. Applications close 7 April 2022.

All enquiries to Otago High Performance Development Manager:

Ryan Bambry - ryan.bambry@orfu.co.nz

Application form link: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/199074