For the 2025 season NZR has changed the service provider to Rugby Explorer. The old registration process with "Sporty" will no longer be valid.

All players, coaches, managers, volunteers etc. will need to register on the Rugby Explorer system. This start with a rugby registration process refered to as creating your Rugby Profile Process to do this follow the link below sign-up/log-in:

https://auth.rugbyxplorer.com.au/login?clientId=portal&codeChallenge=&redirectPath=/

From this link, click “Create a Rugby Xplorer account”

From here, follow the prompts to fill in the required information (i.e. name, date of birth, address, etc) This is the first step in order to register for a club.

Families can also add their children to theeir rugby profile.

Open Grade Rugby in 2025

Join Burnside RFC in 2025 - Where Values and Excellence Drive Our Desire for Success

At Burnside RFC, we stand proudly by our core values of enjoyment, integrity, inclusion, teamwork, courage, and work ethic. These principles guide everything we do, creating a culture where every player is respected, supported, and motivated to achieve their best.

Our coaching is of the highest standard, ensuring you receive expert guidance and development opportunities. With a clear player pathway, we provide the structure and support for athletes to reach their full potential, from grassroots to the highest levels.

But we don’t just stop at development — we’re ambitious. As a club, we are determined to win championships and continually push the boundaries of success on the field. Our team culture, built on teamwork and hard work, drives us to achieve greatness together.

Burnside RFC is more than just a team; we are a community where everyone belongs. If you're seeking a club that shares your ambition, where the environment is right for you, the coaching is top-tier, and the pathway is clear, Burnside RFC is your next step.

Join us on our journey to the top. Together, we will achieve championship success​​​​​​​

• Pre-season games.
  1. 7^th March Premier Reserve & Colts vs Lincoln RFC at Lincoln RFC
  2. 8^th March Premier vs Hornby RLC at Hornbt RLC
  3. 15^th March Premier, Premier Reserve & Colts vs Shirley RFC at Shirley RFC
  4. 22^nd March Premier, Premier Reserve & Colts vs New Brighton RFC at Burnside RFC
  5. 29^th March All teams have free weekend for own camps etc.
  6. 3^rd April Colts vs UC Colts at Ilam field kick off 6pm Thursday night

5^th April Metro Premier competition starts.

​​​​​​​Women's pre-season games TBC.

​​​​​​​U85kg pre-season games TBC.

Burnside RFC Open Grade coaching & management contacts for the 2025 season are listed below.

The Premier coaching & management team;

Willie Brown: Head Coach 0211035537

Ged Robinson: Asst Coach 0210680345

Apenisa Bulimaiwai: Assistant Coach - 0275131546

Danny Malu: Assistant Coach 0220390458 

Richard Bull: Manager 0274319786

Andrew Trantor: Manager 0274411236

Barry Donaldson: - Physio - 0275011061

The Premier Reserve coaching & management team;

Mitch Cook - Head Coach

Lewis Voison - Assistant Coach

Regan Dixon - Assistant Coach 0274466470​​​​​​​

Dave Elvy - Manager 021461946

Gary Choat - Manager

The Colts coaches for 2025

Colts 1.

Andrew McGillvray (Gilly) - 0221543206

Matt Forster - 021754885

Colts 2.

Justin Nixon - 0221940517

Tere Ngariki - 0278869951

Derek Heartly Manager - 0277226611

The Senior coaching & management team;

Dan te Kaat - Coach 0212233393

James O'Brian - Coach 

Richie Hyslop - Manager 0278568510

The U85kg coaching & management group

Philip Morgan - Manager 021773029

Ivan Emerson - Head Coach - 021347029

The Women's Team Coaching & Management Group

Terrance Broughton - Head Coach 0223618253​​​​​​​

Assistant Coach TBA

​​​​​​​Manager TBA