25/03/2026
π G I R L S : R U G B Y : P R O G A M M E π
NZ Rugby and Wellington Rugby are currently running Contact Ready, a FREE girls rugby programme aimed at teenage girls aged 12 to 17 years old.
πΉWhat is Contact Ready?
Contact Ready is a free introductory programme made especially for teenage girls aged 12 to 17 years old, who are new, in their first year of rugby, or who are playing non-contact versions of the game. The goal is to enhance player safety and confidence when transitioning into contact versions of rugby through learning the basics of correct technique.
It's all about providing a safe space to learn and practice with girls of similar abilities, to make friends, and grow their love of the game.
πΉThe Experience
There are six progressive sessions all approximately 70 minutes long, delivered by trained Contact Ready coaches, run on Sundays 1pm League Park.
Players will learn how to warm up their body through a warm-up and primers designed by our in-house physiotherapist. They will learn the basics of how to tackle, be tackled, and how to land safely through a wide range of games and activities, helping them build good foundations and confidence to play and train at their school or club.
The programme design has prioritised safety, building connections and confidence as well as foster a heap of feel-good moments, all while ensuring players become Contact Ready, for contact rugby.
For more info and how to register, please click on the link below.
https://www.nzrugby.co.nz/get-involved/play/contact-ready/central-zone/wellington