We are world-renowned for our excellent rugby training programmes

New Zealand is well known around the world for its striking landscape, diverse environment and unique Māori culture but it is also renowned for its place in international rugby through its two teams, the All Blacks and the Māori All Blacks.

Māori people have always possessed a raw ability and natural exuberance for rugby – having produced some of the greatest rugby players, who became famous for their individual brilliance and flair.

These factors mean that there is no better place to play, learn and enjoy rugby than in New Zealand!

Our Mission Statement

“To use sport as the vehicle to educate and to provide support, encouragement and guidance to all Rangatahi in their pursuit of personal development through Discipline and Hardwork.

TESTIMONIAL

“I spent three months at the NZSA and it was the best experience ever. If any rugby player wants to improve their skills, technique and fitness level, this is the place to be. Living rugby is what it is all about, in a professional environment with support and guidance from the best coaches and performance trainers. I attended the NZSA in Rotorua, in the heart of the Bay of Plenty, where there is a challenging rugby competition for every level. I had a great time training every day with the boys at the Academy, then training with our clubs at night. In the weekend we came across each other in club rugby, which made it even more exciting. The Academy has its own teams too. Training at the Academy every day, with the same guys, made our team really strong and we didn't lose a single game in my time there.”

MATT COTTON

The New Zealand Domestic Programme

Each year the NZSA identifies and recruits young rugby, rugby league and netball players (17-25yrs) from all over New Zealand who join the academy for 40 weeks, where they attend career-based courses and complete the NZSA Rugby/Rugby League/Netball Development Programme.

Our students also play in teams in the local rugby, rugby league competitions, participate in our international training camps and host, train and play with our international rugby players throughout the year.  In 2014 the NZSA netball team began the year in division two and under the guidance of Noeline Taurua went on to win the premier division of  the Harbourside Tournament in Tauranga.

The International Programme

NZSA provides professional rugby, rugby league tuition for overseas players and coaches (for both individuals and teams) who participate in tailored programmes that champion the principles of success and promote the flamboyance of Maori flair, through intensive rugby regimes conducted by world class coaches & trainers.

Where is the NZSA based?

Founded in 1999, Head Office is based at a world class rugby coaching facility at Neil Hunt Park, Rotorua in the central North Island in New Zealand’s tourism capital.