This design is based on a crest of arms. Every rugby team has a crest of arms that define who they are and what they stand for. In this design we are taking that concept and expanding it.

The left side is a kaitiaki (guardian) of rugby - representing the past. The right side is a kaitiaki (guardian) of rugby -
representing the future. The centre is a kaitiaki (guardian) of rugby - representing the present and in the shape of the rugby ball. The silver fern on the left and right pay homage to the great ones who have worn the silver fern for our country. The ferns sit either side of the rugby ball as a reminder of origin/legacy and guardianship — paying respect to all that has gone
before.

In this design, the koru (spirals) that emerge from the
guardians represent growth and life force. Around the outside of the design is a Pātikitiki pattern - paying respect to Papatuānuku (the earth mother) and wāhine (women).

The axiom: "Tūturu Āwhiti Whakamaua kia Tina - Haumi e Hui e Tāiki e" Urges us to: "Draw together, unite and affirm the future."