Canterbury Rugby Sub-Unions

Canterbury Rugby is one of New Zealand’s 26 Provincial Unions. We have 48 Rugby Clubs and over 15,000 registered players, coaches, referees and volunteers. Canterbury Rugby has three Sub-Unions within our region to assist in managing their local Clubs and competitions. To learn more about each Sub-Union, visit their website below.

  • Ellesmere Rugby

    The Ellesmere Rugby Sub-Union oversees rugby in the Selwyn District and Clubs in Banks Peninsula.

  • Metro Rugby

    The Metro Rugby Sub-Union includes all Clubs within Christchurch City and also Lincoln University RFC.

  • North Canterbury Rugby

    The North Canterbury Sub-Union oversees rugby in the Waimakariri, Hurunui and Kaikoura Districts.