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RugbySmart

RugbySmart is New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) national coach and referee education program focused on player safety, injury prevention, and best-practice coaching and officiating. It is a mandatory annual course for all coaches and referees involved in rugby, designed to ensure that they understand key safety principles, including:

  • Safe tackle techniques – Teaching players how to tackle safely and within the laws of the game.
  • Injury prevention – Reducing common rugby injuries such as ACL tears, concussions, and shoulder dislocations through proper training, warm-ups, and technique.
  • Concussion management – Recognising symptoms, removing players from the game when necessary, and following return-to-play protocols.
  • Updated laws and safety initiatives – Ensuring coaches and referees stay informed about changes, such as tackle height modifications and banned techniques like the 'Croc Roll.'
  • Coach and referee responsibilities – Reinforcing the role of coaches and match officials in creating a safer rugby environment.