Photo: NPC players work on their mindful breathing.
Today's professional rugby player can access a broad and detailed range of progammes to support their growth and development as well-rounded, well grounded, thriving individuals.
As well as the contest on the field, players face many challenges off it. To assist with these challenges, those involved in professional rugby work in partnership (NZRPA, NZR, Super Rugby and Provincial Union's) to ensure the players have the following support available to them: