Otago Rugby Union eNewsletter

Editorial

Good Morning Otago supporters. Club rugby is full steam ahead, Metro Women's Premier kicks off this Saturday scroll down for their Season Preview! You can check out the weekly draws and results for all teams by clicking here and scrolling down.

2022 Bunnings NPC Otago Season Memberships are now on sale! This year's membership comes with your own seat to our 5 home games and the opportunity to secure your seat to the All Blacks v Ireland Test Match! Members who sign up prior to the 2nd of May will also receive access to pre sales allowing them to purchase extra Test tickets before sales go out to the public. Keep an eye on our social media for Season Membership notifications.

Junior Muster Day - The last week of the school holidays proved enjoyable for many of the tamariki who turned up for fun-packed afternoon of skills and drills at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Wednesday. The day was supported by some of our academy players and game development staff. Scroll down to see some pics below.

It’s not too late to register for rugby the season so if your son or daughter or their mates still wish to play in 2022 contact your local club today.

We are super excited to be gearing up for the 2022 rugby season and have created a little tool box to help get you started. Check out our links below for all things Community Rugby!

TOOLS FOR YOUR 2022 RUGBY SEASON

Want to see the latest Community Rugby Updates
Or looking for those Forms and Documents
Check out all you need to know for Junior Rugby
What about brushing up on Laws & Education
And to find your nearest club and contacts head to our Club Directory

CLICK HERE

How To Register

Step 1: Complete an online coaching form

Step 2: Upload your My Vaccine Pass

Step 3: Select a course to attend on your registration form (when dates become available)

Step 4: For Rugby Smart coaches only, your registration includes an online learning quiz (Allow 10 - 15mins).

Step 5: Attend a workshop from the dates in the calendar below

**Course dates may change due to Covid-19 situation**

Please also visit our Coaching page on our website for more information

Any questions email: aaron.callghan@orfu.co.nz

Otago Rugby Premier Competition Applicable Law Changes for 2022 (WRLV/EDSLVs)

As previously advised last year, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is enhancing the safety and appeal of the sport in 2022, with an expansive range of Experimental Domestic Safety Law Variations (EDSLVs) being rolled out in school and club rugby next season.

The changes, which were approved by the NZR Board in late August, were developed following a series of trials and workshops in 2021, and are part of NZR’s ongoing commitment to improving participant’s experiences, safety, and the appeal of the game.

Click here and scroll down to see the Otago Rugby Premier Competition Applicable Law Changes for 2022 (WRLV/EDSLVs) that will be used in Metro, Southern and Central Premier Competitions from 1 January 2022.

New Zealand Rugby's 2022 community rugby volunteer recruitment campaign "Reffing Rewards" focusses primarily on referee recruitment but also with a secondary focus on coaches and volunteers.

This campaign aligns with the “Big Little Moments” theme that carries through all NZRs Community Rugby campaigns, and has a goal of getting new referees, coaches, and managers to register for the 2022 season, and encouraging people to ‘put their hand up’ to support their club or school. This ‘Rewards’ campaign celebrates the contribution of referee’s/coaches/volunteers by showing how rewarding it is both for the individual, and for the community.

To find out more click here: https://bit.ly/3wbAkY6