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Person-first rugby development • NZ & worldwide

Train. Play. Coach. Live it.

Versatile, person-first rugby development for players and coaches of every age and level, in New Zealand and around the world.

500+
Players developed
50+
Coaches mentored
12
Countries reached
15+
Years coaching
Rugby development for all ages

Person-first development that delivers

We understand the person, then the player or coach: building skills, confidence and life skills on and off the field. Founded and led by Aaron Jones, working across New Zealand and internationally.

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Player Programs Coach Consultancy 1-to-1 Mentoring Int'l Touring
Player Programs Coach Consultancy 1-to-1 Mentoring Int'l Touring
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Rugby Code training

Player Programs

Specialised development for players of all ages and levels, in NZ and globally. Person first, then player.

Skills & game understanding

Sharpen the fundamentals and learn to read the game, not just play it.

Confidence on the field

Development built around the person, so belief grows with ability.

Life skills off it

The habits and character that outlast any season.

Our people

Coach Consultancy & Mentoring

Sharpening coaches, structures and clubs, locally and worldwide, backed by a network of specialist coaches and trusted ambassadors who live the Rugby Code philosophy.

Coaches

1-to-1 mentoring and development for coaches at every level.

Structures

Season plans and training structures that players buy into.

Whole clubs

Lifting the coaching group and culture together, not one coach at a time.

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Wherever you fit in

A programme for everyone

Smart match

Find your programme in 20 seconds

Two quick questions and we'll point you at the right starting place. No sign-up, nothing stored.

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Train.

Player programmes that build skill and confidence for every age and level, from juniors to premier.

Play.

Local and international tours that grow players through new challenges, culture and competition.

Coach.

Consultancy and 1-to-1 mentoring that sharpens coaches, structures and whole clubs.

Live it.

Person-first, on and off the field. We develop the person, then the player or coach.

In their words

Trusted by players & coaches

"Aaron didn't just sharpen my game, he helped me understand it. Six months in I cracked the Premier squad for the first time."
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Ngata HughesPremier player • Wellington
"The consultancy completely changed how we run our season. Trainings are tighter, players are buying in, and we're winning the close ones."
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Sarah O'ConnellClub coach • Galway, Ireland
"Best-organised tour we've ever done. The development on the road was outstanding and the culture they built was special."
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Daniel ReidTeam manager • Hawke's Bay
"Having a mentor in my corner kept me honest. We worked on the off-field stuff as much as the on-field."
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Jack DonnellyPlayer • Dublin
"You just want your kid to be happy and confident. Rugby Code gave my son both. The rugby was almost a bonus."
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Mere TuilagiJunior parent • Porirua
"We brought Rugby Code in to lift our coaching group and they delivered. Practical, genuine, real grassroots knowledge."
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Hone PatelesioClub director • Wellington

Start with a no-pressure chat

Tell us about the player, coach, team or club you want to develop, and we'll map out a simple plan to move forward. The first consult is free.

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Questions, answered

Who are Rugby Code's programmes for?

Players and coaches of every age and level, from juniors to senior and premier level. We run player programmes, coach consultancy, 1-to-1 mentoring and touring, in New Zealand and worldwide.

Do you only work in New Zealand?

No. Rugby Code is based in Wellington and works across New Zealand and internationally. We run local and international tours and mentor players and coaches overseas, with contact lines in New Zealand and Ireland.

What does person-first development mean?

We understand the person before the player or coach. Development covers skills and confidence on the field, and life skills off it.

How do I get started, and what does the first chat cost?

Start with a free, no-pressure consult. Tell us about the player, coach, team or club you want to develop and we will map out a simple plan. Message us on WhatsApp or send the enquiry form.

Can parents enquire for junior players?

Yes. Junior development is a core part of what we do, and parents are welcome to get in touch directly on WhatsApp, by email or through the form.

How do I become a Rugby Code coach or ambassador?

Send the enquiry form and choose Becoming a coach / ambassador, or email aaron@rugbycode.co.nz and tell us about yourself.

Get in touch

Let's talk rugby

Your enquiry opens in WhatsApp or your email app, straight to Aaron. We never share your details.

Call, message or email, whatever suits. We work across New Zealand and internationally, so don't worry about time zones.

WhatsApp / Phone, New Zealand
+64 21 231 3277
Phone, Ireland
+353 87 205 9608
Based in

Wellington, New Zealand • worldwide