At rugbyunion.nz we want to be open about how our content is made. We use artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool in our editorial process, but every article is worked over, fact-checked and edited by a person before it is published. This page explains how that happens.
How we use AI
We use the AI tool Claude, developed by Anthropic, to speed up parts of our work. That includes gathering background research, organising an article’s structure and producing a first draft. It helps us cover the rugby calendar more thoroughly than a small team otherwise could.
AI is always an aid and never the final word. Nothing is published in the state it leaves the AI tool.
Our human editing
Once a draft exists, an editor takes over. This is where the most important part of the work is done. Among other things, we:
- Fact-check details against reliable primary sources, such as New Zealand Rugby, World Rugby, Super Rugby Pacific and the official websites of teams and competitions.
- Correct or remove anything that is wrong, out of date or misleading – for example a result, a squad detail or a law that has since changed.
- Rework the language so the text is clear, accurate and easy to read, including for people who are new to the game.
- Add context that an AI tool cannot supply on its own, such as how a law is applied in practice or why a fixture matters to New Zealand fans.
- Make sure the content is original and not copied from other websites.
The aim is that you as a reader always get content that is correct, useful and written for people rather than for search engines.
Why we are open about it
We believe in transparency. Telling you how our articles are produced is a matter of trust: you should be able to rely on what you read here and know how it came about.
We also follow Google’s guidance on helpful, reliable content. That guidance puts the weight on whether content is accurate and made to help people, not on whether AI was involved in producing it. That is the principle we work by.
Fact-checking and responsibility
Everything published on rugbyunion.nz is covered by editorial responsibility. An editor reviews the material, and we update pages as the facts change – for example fixtures, squads, competition formats or the laws of the game.
AI tools can get things wrong, and they can state an error with great confidence. That is exactly why no AI output reaches the site unchecked. You can read more about who we are on our About us page.
Information, not betting advice
Our articles are informative and descriptive. Where a page touches on betting, it is not an encouragement to bet and it is not betting advice. Betting with TAB NZ has an age limit of 18.
Our training and injury-prevention guides are general information too, and are no substitute for advice from a coach, physiotherapist or doctor. You can read more about responsible gambling on its own page.
Found an error?
We work hard to get things right, but mistakes can still slip through. If you find one, we would be grateful if you let us know through our contact page, and we will correct it as soon as we can.
Last updated: October 2026.