NT Rugby Union

What a week for rugby in the Territory!

Across seven days, we delivered 16 courses and development sessions, coordinated by our NTRU team alongside five Rugby Australia staff who joined us here in Darwin.

From coaches and referees to club administrators and volunteers, it was fantastic to see people from across our rugby community giving up their time to learn, develop and take that knowledge back to their clubs.

Club development matters. Strong clubs need good people behind them people willing to keep learning, step up and invest their time into making rugby better for everyone.

A huge thank you to our Rugby Australia staff, our NTRU team, our host clubs and, most importantly, every person who showed up and got involved.

With the new season kicking off from Friday 9 October, Super Week was a great way to get our clubs ready for another big season.

This Saturday, our NT Mozzies U21 Colts are heading down the highway to Katherine to take on the Central Barbarians!

Before the main game, we’re inviting Katherine’s young guns to come down and give rugby a go. No experience needed just come along, have some fun and get involved!

Register today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JKZ4fPBLmC

Give Rugby a Go: 12pm–1:30pm | Ages 6–16
NT Mozzies U21 Colts v Central Barbarians: Kick-off 3:30pm
Katherine Sports Grounds

We’d love to see the Katherine community out in force. Bring the family, get behind the boys and enjoy a great afternoon of Territory rugby.

Last Friday, some of our players had the opportunity to take part in a masterclass with former Wallaby and Rugby World Cup winner Matthew Cockbain, alongside our Rugby Australia staff.

It was a fantastic experience for our players to tap into the knowledge of some of our rugby experts. Learn some new skills, develop and keep growing the game here in the Territory.

A big shoutout to everyone who gave up their Sunday to attend today’s Community Coach Course.

By investing your time into developing your coaching skills, you’re investing directly back into your club, your players and the future of rugby in the Territory.

We know weekends are precious, and we genuinely appreciate everyone who showed up, got involved and committed to becoming better coaches for their rugby community.

We’re wrapping up Super Week with a huge weekend of learning at Rugby Park, Marrara!

Whether you’re involved in junior rugby, coaching a team or helping your club get ready for the 2026/27 season, these sessions are a great opportunity to get up to speed before we kick off.

Full schedule - https://nt.rugby/about/calendar

Take your coaching to the next level with former Wallaby and Rugby World Cup winner Matthew Cockbain.

A 63-Test Wallaby, former Queensland Reds forward and member of Australia’s 1999 Rugby World Cup-winning squad, Matthew brings a wealth of experience from both the playing and coaching sides of the game.

This Coaching Masterclass is designed for coaches working with players from Under 16s through to senior rugby. It’s an opportunity to learn, challenge your thinking and develop your coaching craft, drawing on Matthew’s experience at the highest levels of the game.

Whether you’re coaching an Under 16s team, developing emerging players or working with senior athletes, come along, ask questions and take away practical insights you can apply in your own coaching environment.

Rugby World Cup Winner
63 Tests for the Wallabies
Former Queensland Reds forward

Looking for more education opportunities during Super Week?
Visit: https://nt.rugby/about/calendar

Couldn’t make Tuesday’s sessions? You’ve got another chance tonight at Rugby Park, Marrara!

Whether you’re coaching our juniors, keen to pick up the whistle, or one of the legends behind the scenes keeping Rugby Xplorer running, come along and build your skills ahead of the new season.

Rugby Park, Marrara
Thursday 24 September
From 5:30pm

Coaching Kids | 5:30–8:30pm
Referee Ready | 5:30–8:30pm
Rugby Xplorer Ready | 5:30–7:30pm

No need to be an expert come along, learn something new and help keep Territory rugby moving.

Check your inboxes clubs for this fantastic offer supporting grass roots rugby for clubs Australia wide from rugby.com.au

The second session of our Junior Law Review is happening tonight at NT Rugby

With new age groups and updated junior laws coming for the 2026/27 season, now’s the time to get across what’s changing and what it means on the field.

Coaches, referees, club volunteers, administrators and parents are all encouraged to come along, hear about the changes and ask questions.

Full list of events - https://nt.rugby/about/calendar

We had a great night at Palmerston Rugby Union Club, with NT Rugby Union and Rugby Australia staff delivering sessions across Referee Ready, Rugby Xplorer Ready and Coaching Kids.

It was fantastic to see club members getting involved, while junior and senior players were out on the field getting stuck into training. Rugby season is definitely getting close!

With kick-off just around the corner, we’re encouraging all clubs to make the most of Super Week and get involved in the sessions still to come.

Tomorrow night: Junior Law Review
Thursday at Rugby Park: Referee Ready, Rugby Xplorer Ready & Coaching Kids

Full schedule here: https://nt.rugby/about/calendar