Southern Rugby Football Club

At Southern Junior Rugby, we believe that rugby is more than just a game - it’s about building confidence, making friends, and having a great time while staying active. We’re focused on developing kids skills on and off the field.

Why Rugby?

Playing rugby teaches kids so much more than how to pass and tackle. It helps them:

Grow in confidence: they’ll learn to back themselves
Stay active: it’s a great way to keep fit and healthy
Work as a team: learn to support their mates, communicate, and respect others.

Our approach

We make sure our kids feel welcome and have the chance to grow their skills, no matter their experience level. Our junior program includes:

Awesome coaches focused on building rugby skills and confidence while having fun
Making sure our kids feel welcome, whether they're new to the game or looking for a change in rugby community, we’ve got a spot for them
Creating a supportive community environment where both kids and whānau make connections

Have a Go - Rippa Rugby!

We’re inviting tamariki aged 3–6 years to come and give rippa rugby a go at Southern Rugby Football Club.

Fun activities led by our coaches.No experience needed — opportunity to see if your child wants to play rippa rugby this season!

Wednesday March 184pm-5pmSRFC, Bathgate Park

Keep updated on the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/17yPiVPi5d/

Keen to join us?

Register now for the 2026 season: https://myaccount.rugbyxplorer.com.au/choose-registration?name=Southern%20Rugby%20Football%20Club

You (the parent) will need to create a profile in Xplorer
You will then need to add each of your children to your profile. Please take care when entering their details such as date of birth as this can not be changed easily.
Once you have profiles for your kids, select ‘Register’, ‘Find a club’ and search for ‘Southern Rugby Football Club’ (and make sure to select the one that has Otago, Highlanders underneath)
When you get to the school section, click on Not Applicable if you can't find their school
When you get to the end there will be a note about payments, select the top check box that says you will organise payment with your club directly
Please pay your fees during the registration process or via internet banking, 2026 fees are $50 per child

Bank details:
Southern Rugby Football Club
06-0901-0354025-00

Particulars: child's first initial and surname
Code: 2026 FEES
Reference: Year (e.g., Nippers, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6, Y7, Y8)

Any questions, please contact the Junior Committee: southernjuniorrugby@gmail.com or Contact Kystle 027 842 0259

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