Southern Zone Rugby League

What an incredible day for our Southern Zone Development Officers, Scorpions and 15s Boys coaching staff, and academy trainers 😮‍💨🔥

A huge thank you to the One NZ Warriors for their outstanding hospitality in welcoming our Southern Zone whānau to Go Media Stadium for a special development experience.

The group was treated to an action-packed day that included coaching sessions with Tony Iro, Slade Griffin and Andrew Webster, an NRL field session, facilities tour, NRL gym session, wrestling session with the NRLW assistant coaches, and the opportunity to observe both NRLW and Jersey Flegg training. They even got to see our ex Scorps, Maka and Tanner in action!

A special thank you to all of the Warriors coaching and performance staff for generously sharing their knowledge, experience, and those invaluable nuggets of gold throughout the day. The insights gained and lessons learned will have a lasting impact on our coaches and staff as they prepare for their upcoming campaigns.

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of the One NZ Warriors and proud of the strong partnership we share. Together, we’re helping grow and strengthening rugby league across the South 🖤

🦂 18s Girls, the trial is nearly here!

This is your LAST week of district trainings before the 2026 Southern Zone Scorpions 18s Girls Trial. Get along to training, put in the work, and make every session count. 💪🔥

Haven't registered your interest in the trial yet? It's not too late! Register via the link below https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/VQesdDBkqD

All players who have registered will receive an email with important trial information in the coming days.

See you at training! 👊

🔥 SOUTH ISLAND 15s BOYS COACHING & MANAGEMENT TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

We're proud to announce the coaching and management team who will lead our South Island 15s Boys in 2026!

This year, the South Island 15s Boys team will be selected through a hybrid identification process, with selectors attending the One NZ Warriors South Island 16s & 18s Tournament and continuing to identify players through district academy pathways.

👀 Boys, keep working hard, all eyes are on you.
Every training session, every game, and every opportunity is a chance to showcase your attitude, effort, and ability. The road to a South Island jersey starts now.

🏉 Those selected will earn the opportunity to represent the South Island in two matches against the North Island Warriors Invitational side in Auckland this October. With limited spots available, selectors will be looking for players who consistently demonstrate skill, commitment, and character throughout the identification process.

Congratulations to our coaching and management team. We look forward to seeing the next group of South Island representatives emerge over the coming months.

Manager Workshops are back this June ‼

Looking to step into a Team Manager role or sharpen your skills? New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) is bringing face-to-face Manager Workshops across the Zone this June, and they’re designed for you!

Whether you're an aspiring manager or already involved at club, district, or zone level, this course will set you up with the tools to succeed on and off the field 🏉

This Face to Face course covers the fundamental aspects of being a Kiwi League Foundation Manager:
👉The Importance of a Manager
👉Key Responsibilities
👉Pre-Season Planning
👉Communication
👉Game Day Operations
👉Team Member Welfare, Health & Safety
👉NZRL, Zone, District & Club Requirements
👉Team Values, Culture & Standards
👉League Smart

For more information, and to register for your districts Managers Courses, head to: https://www.sporty.co.nz/sirl/newsarticle/165216?newsCarouselId=2069102