Touch New Zealand is excited to announce that our youth teams will once again compete in the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup (APYTC), set to take place from May 15-17, 2025, at Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe, Queensland.

This international tournament brings together the best emerging youth talent from across the Asia-Pacific region, including New Zealand, Australia, Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Samoa, and Tonga. With six divisions across Boys, Girls, and Mixed 18s and 20s, the APYTC provides an incredible opportunity for our rangatahi to represent Aotearoa on the world stage.

This event not only fosters high-performance development but also strengthens the international growth of Touch. With world-class facilities and elite competition, the APYTC is a key stepping stone for our future Touch Blacks.

Touch NZ is looking forward to supporting our teams on this exciting journey—stay tuned for squad announcements, tournament updates, and ways to support our athletes as they prepare to take on the best in the Pacific!

Article added: Thursday 16 January 2025