Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Where do we order Rippa Kits?
  2. What courses are there for U13 RUGBY?
  3. What is RugbySmart?
  4. What individual skills do I coach at each grade?
  5. Where do I get rugby resources from?
  6. Do I have to register as a rugby coach?
  7. Where do I buy resources as I am an overseas coach?
Where do we order Rippa Kits?
You can order new belts from Grip Fast: 04 568 6300 gripfast@paradise.net.nz or through Powa Products: 06 323 9868, mailto:powa.rugby@xtra.co.nz
What courses are there for U13 RUGBY?
Beginning U7
Learning U10
Playing U13
What is RugbySmart?
RugbySmart is an injury management programme developed jointly by the NZRU and ACC.
Every rugby season, all referees and coaches of grades U13 and over must attend a RugbySmart Injury Prevention presentation facilitated by each Provincial Union.

For more information on the RugbySmart Injury Prevention Programme please visit RUGBYSMART.
What individual skills do I coach at each grade?
Go to the skills section on this site where there is a full and comprehensive rundown on these. Basic:

U7
  1. Running with ball
  2. Swerve
  3. Tap kick and pass
  4. Basic pass
  5. Receiving pass
  6. Ball familiarization
U10
  1. Side step
  2. Basic kick
  3. Dribbling
  4. Side-on tackle
  5. Falling in tackle
  6. Draw and pass
  7. Picking up the ball
  8. Pre-contact
U13
  1. Running in support
  2. Getting up
  3. Drop kick
  4. Grubber kick
  5. Front-on tackle
  6. Dive pass
  7. Catching high ball
  8. Off-ground pass
  9. Falling on ball
  10. At contact
Teenage
  1. Fend/Push-off
  2. Acceleration
  3. Running in defence
  4. Up-and-under
  5. Drop punt
  6. Place kick
  7. Chip kick
  8. Trapping the ball
  9. Smother tackle
  10. Dispossessing
  11. Pop pass
  12. Spiral pass
  13. Lob pass
  14. Pass through the tackle
  15. On back pass
  16. Cut out pass
  17. Switch/scissors pass
  18. Dummy pass
  19. Post contact stand in tackle
  20. Post contact on the ground
  21. Post contact hit and spin
Where do I get rugby resources from?
Your local provincial rugby union has these and they are distributed appropriately when you attend one of their courses.
Do I have to register as a rugby coach?
Every rugby member in New Zealand is required to complete and sign a NZRU rugby registration form at their club or school every rugby season. This includes coaches, players, volunteers and referees.
The registration process enables clubs, schools, Provincial Unions and NZRU to identify who their rugby members are. It ensures that rugby members can be better supported and are included in any special offers from their Provincial Union or NZRU. Obtaining an accurate measure of rugby participation numbers also allows provincial unions and NZRU to analyze the state of rugby and develop initiatives to strengthen our game.
Where do I buy resources as I am an overseas coach?
Just go to http://www.allblacks.com/ and go shopping at the store.
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