Photo: All Blacks Sevens players on a vist to Tunohopu Marae.
In the Player Zone, you will find information that is exclusively relevant to players at all stages of their journey.
Click on the headings on the right-hand side to go to the subject.
Current players – information regarding the different sectors of the game for men and women at the Academy, NPC and Super Rugby levels.
Overseas (The Rugby Network) – support for preparing to play overseas, while overseas and as you transition back home and out of the game. The Rugby Network offers career advice, support and planning.
Retired players (The Rugby Network) – support and connection for after your playing days and managing your transition into your next career.
Mental health and wellbeing – your mental wellness is important, and here you'll find useful information and support options.
Insurance – if you have any insurance questions, you will find the relevant contact details on this page. As a professional player in New Zealand, you recieve medical and life insurance. Find out what you are insured for. If you are going overseas, find out what you need to do to keep your insurance going or put it on hold while you're away.
Recommended podcasts and books – here you will find books that other players recommend because they have found them interesting or useful.
The Hub - If you would like access to The Hub, our online learning centre for players, which offers a wide range of topics to help your personal development journey, please contact your team's Personal Development Manager or email thehub@nzrpa.co.nz.
Collective & contracts – here you will find the latest Collective Employement Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding between the NZRPA and NZR.
Forms – as members of the NZRPA, you are required to fill out the membership form and an information consent form. You'll find them both here.
