A junior rugby club based on Puriri Drive in Epsom, Auckland, with an association with Grammar TEC Rugby Club. The club describes itself as one of Auckland's oldest and largest junior clubs, and it welcomes boys and girls.
Teams run from under 6 (ages 4 to 5) through to U13. Rippa Rugby, a non-tackle version of the game, is open to children aged 4 and over. Teams are set up by grade, age and weight, and the club's website has a chart showing how this works.
Sponsors cover the club's running costs this year, so family registration fees go towards player kit, which includes a hoodie and a pullover training shell. Pre-season begins in March. Training nights for each grade are set once teams are put together and coaches are appointed, and each coach then contacts families directly.
Enquiries about Carlton Juniors and GTEC junior rugby are handled by the club's contacts, listed on the website.
Our pick in Epsom for a child who wants to start rugby young, with Rippa for the youngest players.