manage a Rugby league team
GET INVOLVED
Managers play a key part in our game, ensuring everything runs smoothly for all players, coaches, staff, and parents involved in a team. Ready to take on a manager's role? Reach out to your local club to connect with a team.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MANAGER
Pre-Season Planning
Communication
Game Day Operations
Team member welfare
Health & safety
Player development
Team Values, Culture & Standards
Success management
Inclusive behaviour
LeagueNet & Player Registrations
NZRL, Zone, District & club requirements
LeagueSmart
MANAGER EDUCATION
We offer free online modules for any managers looking to upskill. Simply create a free account on our SportTutor platform and explore the available manager's modules.
BECOME ACCREDITED
Pathways exist for managers to progress from grassroots football to high performance. As with all team staff, the team manager plays a significant part in the success of a rugby league team.
To manage a representative District or Zone team competing at an NZRL tournament, you must hold a valid NZRL Manager’s Accreditation.
Accreditation process:
1. Complete the online LeagueSmart and Thriving Under Fire modules on SportTutor, here
2. Contact your local District or Zone and register your interest to complete an NZRL Manager's Course
3. Complete an in-person NZRL Manager’s Course
Course cost: Free
Accreditation: Valid for 3 years or ongoing, provided you remain an active team manager
Interested in becoming A MANAGER?
Community RESOURCES
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NZRL Travel Application Form
NZRL Hosting Application Form
Player Participation Eligibilty Policy
This policy sets age eligibility rules to protect player safety by limiting how far players can compete above their age group.
NZRL Tournament / Event Application Form
This is the NZRL Tournament Application Form, detailing the event's plan, organisers, and logistics.
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Resilience Journal
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Etu Pasifika Patient Enrolment Form
Transitioning Guidelines
Transitioning Brochure
Starting and Strengthening Rainbow Diversity Groups
Privacy Policy
Judicial Guidelines
NZRL Consitution
NZRL Annual Report 24-25
NZRL Annual Report 23-24
NZRL Annual Report 21-22
NZRL Annual Report 20-21
NZRL Annual Report 19-20
NZRL Annual Report 18-19
NZRL Annual Report 17-18
NZRL Annual Report 16-17
NZRL Annual Report 13-14
NZRL Annual Report 12-13
NZRL Annual Report 11-12
LeagueSmart Nutrition Guide
ACC SportSmart Principles Guide
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Whare Tapa Wha - 4 Parts of the House
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Le Va Handbook
Anti Match Fixing and Sports Betting Policy of New Zealand Rugby League
NZRL Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
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Anti-Doping Rule Violations Handbook
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Concussion Coach Guidebook
Concussion Poster
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Be A Sport Guide Sheet
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LeagueSmart Warm Up Guide
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Player & Agent Contract
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Be A Sport Agreement
Mouthguard-Policy
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Be A Sport Information
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Be A Sport Code of Conduct
Anti Doping Policy
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Player Safety
2023 Referee Guidelines
Code of Behaviour
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Concussion Head Injury Policy
Coach Recorder
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Anti Doping Wallet Guide
Staying At the Top Of Your Game Booklet
Transgender People at Work
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Te Reo Maori Pocket Guide
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Guiding Principles for Inclusion
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NZRL Rule Book
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