Club Competition By-Laws, Policies & Documents

Access the full suite of WRFU by‑laws, official forms and key policies that govern how our club competitions are run. This page also connects you to wider organisational regulations, safety standards, and operational resources, supporting clubs to operate safely, consistently and in alignment with both WRFU and NZ Rugby expectations.

Key Regulations

• By-Laws & Supporting Forms
  The WRFU By-Laws set out the official rules that govern how rugby competitions operate across Wellington. They cover competition structures, match requirements, eligibility, administrative processes and the expectations for clubs and participants. 

• DSLVs (2025)
  Domestic Safety Law Variations applicable to community competitions.

• International Clearances
  Guidance and documents for player movement across international unions.

• Judicial Process
  Information on disciplinary procedures, citing, complaints and hearings.

• NZ Rugby Policies
  NZ Rugby Policies provide the national frameworks that all unions must follow, including safety standards, national regulations, and procedural requirements. These policies guide WRFU in aligning community rugby with nationwide systems and expectations.

Serious Injury & Concussion Management

Outlines the processes for reporting serious injuries, suspected concussions and Blue Card incidents within Wellington community rugby. It explains what must be reported, who is responsible and provides links to required forms, forming part of WRFU’s wider player‑welfare and safety framework, ensuring injuries are managed promptly, accurately and in line with national NZ Rugby requirements.

Rugby Xplorer Support

A hub for people using Rugby Xplorer (RX), NZ Rugby's registration and competition‑management system. It provides tutorials, instructions and support resources for players, parents, coaches, referees and club administrators who need assistance with creating profiles, registering, managing accounts and using the RX platform.