Practical tools and guidance to help team managers lead with confidence, clarity and care.

Team Managers play a vital part in supporting coaches, players and whānau. This section brings together the key information, weekly tasks and helpful templates to support your role throughout the season.

Role Overview

Team Managers support their team by coordinating logistics, communication and welfare, and ensuring compliance with WRFU and NZ Rugby requirements. Key tasks include:

• Clear communication between the club, coaches, players and whānau
• Supporting coaches with weekly planning and match‑day organisation
• Promoting positive team culture and behaviour
• Ensuring safety processes are followed (injury reporting, Blue Cards)
• Managing team information and tasks in Rugby Xplorer
• Representing club values in all interactions

Essential Tools & Links

• Club Competition Structures & Framework
  How competitions work across grades, including structures, formats and trophies.

• Rugby Xplorer (Team Administration)
  Registrations, team lists, match‑day app, scores, roles and permissions.

• Serious Injury & Concussion Management
  Blue Card process, concussion reporting, incident forms and return‑to‑play procedure.

• WRFU By‑Laws, Policies & Documents
  Eligibility rules, competition by‑laws, game operation requirements.

Team Manager Support Guide (PDF)

This guide includes weekly checklists, communication templates, match‑day run sheets, role guidance and practical tools to support your season.