Junior Registrations – 2026

For generations, Waitākere Junior Rugby has been part of the local community, giving kids a place to play rugby, make friends, and build confidence. Come and be part of the whānau.

We welcome boys, girls, and mixed teams of all abilities, and are proud to be a club where local families come together in a fun, inclusive environment.​​​​​​​

Junior Rugby Grades:

You can check the correct grade, weight and age requirements for 2026 teams here:

Events coming up:

FREE Give it a go day
Saturday 28 February,
11am -3pm,
Waitākere Rugby Club,
Field 1 (where the athletics track is)

Junior Pre-season Training
Every Wednesday, 5pm - 6pm 
Waitākere Rugby club, Field 2 & 3, (behind Trust Stadium)


  • We’re excited to invite new families, and returning players and their whānau along to our Junior Give it a Go Day, which is a great chance to see what rugby and rippa is about, connect, have some fun, and kick off the 2026 rugby season together!

  • For more info: FREE - Give it a Go Day - Junior Rugby!

  • Follow our Facebook event

Join us every week for FREE Junior training club at Waitākere Rugby Club.

  • Bring running shoes or rugby boots, a water and a hat.
  •  All ages 4-15 
  • New & returning players (you don't need to be registered to join our pre-season training club)
  • Fun learning environment
  • Practice skills and drills

    Find us at Field 2 & 3, behind the Trust Stadium. Parents must stay at the fields with their child for the full duration of the training. Follow our Facebook event


Pricing:

  • $100 per player

  • Early Bird Special: 20% off per player when you register before 28 February 2026

  • Family discounts available for three or more siblings(not in conjunction with any other offer)

How to Register:

Register online via Rugby Xplorer 

If you are wanting to register as your child as a player, or register to be a coach or manager please use the link above.


Need help with Rugby Xplorer? Try one of the easy how-to's below:

Games & Season Information

  • Game days: Saturday mornings (some Friday evening games)

  • Season starts: Last weekend of April (after school holidays)

  • Season finishes: Last weekend of August

  • No games on most public holiday weekends (Easter, ANZAC, King’s Birthday)

Weigh-Ins

  • Required for all tackle grade players

  • Required for new tackle players

  • Not required for Rippa / Rip Rugby

Weigh-in dates and updates will be shared closer to the season.

Training Times (Guide Only)

  • Tackle Rugby: Wednesday from approximately 4:30pm

  • Rippa Rugby: Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00pm

Final training days and times will be confirmed once teams are allocated (late March – early April).

Girls Rugby

  • Girls under 7 play Rippa in mixed teams

  • Girls may play in:

    • Girls-only teams (where available)

    • Mixed teams at any grade

Payment Details

All registrations and payments are completed through Rugby Xplorer.

Payment plans are available - please contact:

  • Operations Manager: operations@Waitākererugby.co.nz

  • Junior Delegate: jnr.delegate@Waitākererugby.co.nz

Uniforms

  • Players must wear Waitākere Rugby shorts and socks

  • Available to purchase on registration and weigh-in days

  • Club merchandise also available

  • Online ordering link coming soon

Weekly Draws

Weekly draws are available on Rugby Xplorer

Want to Get Involved?

We’re always looking for parents and volunteers to help support our junior teams.

Contact:

  • Junior Delegate: jnr.delegate@Waitākererugby.co.nz

  • Club Captain: clubcaptain@Waitākererugby.co.nz

Need Help?

  • Operations Manager: operations@Waitākererugby.co.nz

  • Junior Delegate: jnr.delegate@Waitākererugby.co.nz

Stay Connected

Follow us for updates, events, and announcements:

During the season, parents will be added to their team’s Team Reach group for weekly updates.