By using rugbyunion.nz you accept these terms. Please read them before you use the site. Their purpose is to make clear what the site is – and what it is not.
Last updated: October 2026.
About the site
rugbyunion.nz is an independent information site about rugby union in New Zealand. The site is represented by the website’s owner.
Our purpose is to provide neutral, fact-based information about the game, its competitions and its teams. We are not affiliated with New Zealand Rugby, Super Rugby Pacific, any club or any broadcaster. We sell no tickets or merchandise, and we do not take bets or act as an intermediary for betting.
Information only – not advice
The content on rugbyunion.nz is general and informative in nature. It is not professional advice of any kind.
Our guides to training, fitness, recovery and injury prevention describe common practice in the sport. They are not medical or coaching advice tailored to you. Talk to a qualified coach, physiotherapist or doctor before changing your training or returning to play after an injury.
Where an article touches on betting, it is not betting advice, an encouragement to bet or a recommendation of any betting provider. Any decision to bet is always yours, and at your own risk.
Limitation of liability
We aim for all information to be accurate and current, and we check facts against reliable sources. Even so, details can become outdated or contain errors, for example when fixtures are rescheduled, squads change or the laws of the game are amended.
We therefore give no guarantee that the content is always complete, correct or up to date. Details such as kick-off times, results, standings and ticket information should always be checked against the official source before you act on them.
To the extent the law allows, we are not liable for any loss or damage that arises from relying on information on the site. Nothing in these terms limits rights you have under New Zealand law that cannot be excluded.
Links to other websites
The site may contain links to external websites, such as rugby organisations, teams, public authorities, betting providers and support services. We are not responsible for the content of those websites or for how they handle personal information.
A link to an external website does not mean we recommend it. It means the page may be a relevant source of further information.
Age limit and responsible gambling
Any content on this site that relates to betting is intended only for readers aged 18 and over. In New Zealand you must be 18 or older to bet with TAB NZ and 20 or older to gamble in a casino.
Betting on sport should be treated as entertainment and never as a way of making money. Knowing the game well does not remove the risk of losing.
Help is available if gambling is causing problems for you or someone close to you. The Gambling Helpline offers free and confidential support 24 hours a day on 0800 654 655, by free text on 8006, or at gamblinghelpline.co.nz. PGF Services (the Problem Gambling Foundation) offers free counselling on 0800 664 262 and at pgf.nz. You can read more on our responsible gambling page.
Intellectual property
The content on rugbyunion.nz, including text and graphics, belongs to the website’s owner unless stated otherwise. You are welcome to link to our pages, but the content may not be copied or republished without permission.
Team names, competition names and logos mentioned on the site belong to their respective owners. They are used for descriptive purposes only and do not indicate any partnership or endorsement.
Privacy and cookies
How we handle personal information is set out in our privacy policy, and our use of cookies is described in our cookie policy. How we use AI tools in our editorial work is explained in our AI policy.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The latest version is always published on this page with the date it was updated. By continuing to use the site, you accept the terms as they stand at that time.
If you have questions about these terms, you are welcome to get in touch through our contact page.