Otago Rugby Union eNewsletter

Editorial

Hello everyone and welcome back to our rugby newsletter!

Boil yourself some hot water, throw in some honey & lemon, and prepare those vocal chords to cheer on your lads paddock side this weekend because it's go time for the Central & Southern Men's Premier comps! You can check out the draw by clicking HERE, be sure to make your way down to show your support!

Dunedin's getting a Test Match and this presents an awesome opportunity for our 2024 Otago Rugby Season Members. 2024 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!

The 2024 NPC & FPC Draws are out! Scroll down to check out our Games, or check out the full Draws here… FULL NPC DRAW, FULL FPC DRAW.

New Referees.... WE NEEED YOU! We have a serious rugby referee shortage in Otago, and New Zealand. This is a rugby problem and we need more referees now more than ever. If you are passionate about rugby and want to BE IN THE GAME then please offer to pick up the whistle and help solve this shortage in our community. You don't need to have experience to start your refereeing journey, the friendly team at Otago Rugby Referees Association - Inc will give you all the support and training you need to succeed. if you want to register as a referee, assistant referee or referee coach click on this link HERE.

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 or if you have questions reach out to michael.smith@orfu.co.nz.

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

ODT Interesting Reads!

Is it Crescent’s year for Southern Region glory?

Junior Rugby in Dunedin is this year introducing a new grade for those kids who aren't quite ready to make the change to tackle, are new to the game or just love the Rippa version of the game. This grade is in conjunction with the existing tackle grades in Year 3 and 4. Note: this grade is only available in the Metro competition this year.

For those that want to play tackle at Year 3, each player who registers in 2024 will receive a Tackle Clinic session with Otago Rugby at the start of their season.