The group is made up of former All Blacks such as Alan Hewson, Mark Shaw, Ian Kirkpatrick and Earle Kirton, as well as other former players and administrators concerned with the direction the game is taking.
The group, which was organised by Wellington businessman Doug Catley, called for contributions, and there has been plenty of input from the general public and those who have reached the upper echelon of the game. More than 200 submissions were received.
Former New Zealand Rugby Football Union chief executive David Moffett had his say on the state of the game as did former Taranaki and Hurricanes loose forward Campbell Feather.
Feather talked of the impact the professional game has had on the amateur game.
"For five years I was a volunteer at the Havelock North rugby club helping with both junior and senior rugby. The attitude of players and professional rugby administrators towards the club game shocked me," he said.
"Professional rugby has not only ruined the game as a spectator, but more importantly it has eroded the club game to a point where no longer is it a major part in communities.
"The over emphasis on ‘high performance’ from academy managers, trainers, agents and coaches on the young rugby player is causing huge issues at club and school level.
" Causing the young rugby player to quit rugby as the enjoyment has been extracted.
"Rugby clubs used to be at the heart of their community where All Blacks and division two players could socialise and work towards making their community a better place.
"This is no longer the case. Now they are viewed as short-term tools to progress a selected few into the professional ranks as quickly as possible."
North Otago Rugby Football Union chief executive Colin Jackson said New Zealand Rugby supported the smaller unions but clubs in all areas were struggling.
"The local rugby club was and should be the heartbeat of New Zealand Rugby. The club represents community spirit, the intense rivalries, the proud traditions and the breeding/development ground for elite players," Jackson said.
"Unfortunately, our rugby clubs today are treading water, volunteers are becoming a distant memory and playing numbers have dwindled alarmingly."
Jackson said the biggest issue facing rugby in New Zealand was the fractured pathway between secondary school rugby operating below the club and the professional game above the club.
"Secondary school rugby is now all about success, scholarships, academies and becoming a superstar. This happens from about 20% of our high schools.
"The rest of our high schools either don’t have a rugby programme or choose to identify other sporting priorities. It is now all about being noticed, selected and fast-tracking your way to Super Rugby."
"Yes, the rules of rugby are at times baffling to say the least. Now size and power is formidable. Both are contributing factors for dwindling numbers and loss of enjoyment but our clubs can still accommodate players of all sizes and abilities. You can still play club rugby for fun"
Jackson wants to see Super Rugby players and All Blacks back playing at clubs.
Many readers criticised first XV rugby and how the game was no longer one for all sizes.
Catley confirmed all the submissions have been sent to NZR board members for their consideration.
