Information for Players coming to NZ

​​​​​​​Play Rugby in NZ We are currently looking for Players for our Div 1 & Div 2 Sides, Please contact us ASAP if this is you.

Rugby is New Zealand's' national game, there would be no better way to immerse yourself in our culture than playing rugby for Southbridge, we are one of the oldest clubs in New Zealand and one of the founding members of the Canterbury Rugby Football Union, we would love to be your host club in New Zealand. 

The Southbridge Club will celebrate its 150th Jubilee in 2026, what a year to be involved in our club, we are also going on a 4-week tour of Europe and the UK in September 2026.

For further information email the club and we will put you in touch with the right people.  Assistance with finding accommodation will be given and we will find employment for you. We are currently looking into our player requirements for 2025 & 2026 so if you would like to come to New Zealand and play rugby for the Southbridge Club Please email: chris.southbridgerugby@xtra.co.nz as we are working on our playing roster right now for 2025 Full information regarding visas can be found on the Immigration New Zealand Website.