Build confidence
Sense Rugby helps tamariki and rangatahi develop their confidence and self-esteem, learn how to follow instructions, wait their turn and be part of a group.
Sense Rugby NZ — Aotearoa New Zealand
Empowering tamariki and rangatahi through rugby.
A rugby programme designed to help disabled and neurodiverse tamariki and rangatahi take part in active recreation and sport — so every young person can experience the joy of movement, team and belonging.
- 🌱Neuroaffirming, strengths-based and inclusive
- 🏉Occupational therapy designed and led programmes
- 💛Open to every young person who finds typical sport tough
Find out more about our kaupapa at senserugby.co.nz.
Find your local team
Programmes across Aotearoa
We’re growing across Aotearoa New Zealand. Find a Sense Rugby programme near you, or register your interest and we’ll be in touch.
See our locationsBelong and connect
Sense Rugby provides a safe and fun environment for tamariki and rangatahi to make friends, connect with their peers and for their whānau to build new and meaningful connections too.
Be active
Sense Rugby allows tamariki and rangatahi to have a regular activity that can be their own, while learning new skills and giving them a team and community to belong to for life.
Our vision