Touch Canterbury

07/10/2026

40 & 45 Men's Muster details updated!

Registration link in the comments.

06/10/2026

The Asia Pacific Seniors Touch Cup taps off today in Japan, Touch Canterbury would like to wish all of our Canterbury players & management the best of luck for the tournament.

See the full schedule of NZ games below, all games are listed in NZ Time, Games on Field 1 are Live streamed on the FIT YouTube channel. Link to the channel in the comments.

05/10/2026

Touch Canterbury is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Patariki (Pat) Spellman.

Patariki gave so much to our sport through his work with Māori Touch NZ, Pacific Cup Touch and Touch New Zealand. His dedication to growing the game, supporting others and creating opportunities for our touch whānau has made a lasting difference across Aotearoa.

A familiar presence at Touch New Zealand events and tournaments, Patariki will be greatly missed by our Canterbury touch community and the many people who knew him. We remember with gratitude his contribution to the game, his friendship and the guidance he shared with others.

We extend our heartfelt condolences and aroha to Patariki’s whānau, friends and everyone mourning his loss. Our thoughts are with you all during this incredibly difficult time.

Thank you, Patariki, for everything you gave to touch and its people.

Moe mai rā, Patariki.

Ka rere te korimako i te rangi pōkēao
Kua kāpō ōna karu i a Hinekohu
Ka ngau a Hine Takurua ki tōna poho
Ka piki, ka tau ki runga i a Taranaki
Ka tangi apakura atu rā, kei hea rā koe?

Kua riro atu rā te mokopuna o Ngāti Maruwharanui, o te moutere o Mangaia ki tua o te ārai. Kei reira ō tīpuna e whanga mai ana ki a koe, kawea ai ki tō okiokinga roa.

Waiho mātou te hunga ora e rurutu nei te roimata, te tangi hotuhotu o te manawa. Mā mātou ō wawata e kōkiri, kia kore ai e ngaro. E te kōtuku rerenga tahi, haere atu rā.

It is with immense sadness that we acknowledge the sudden passing of Pat Spellman. A treasured and much-loved member of the Touch community, who dedicated years towards the growth and success of Pacific Cup Touch, Māori Touch NZ and Touch New Zealand

A trusted friend and mentor, and a tireless advocate for the touch community – his mahi will leave an everlasting legacy in Aotearoa and across the Pacific. An irreplaceable figure who will be dearly missed.

Tangi arrangements are still to be finalised, and information will be shared in due course. The whānau request privacy at this time, and ask that any enquiries be directed to Harley Wall on 021 1187706 or via messenger.

For those wishing to send koha, please send to:
WAI (We Are Indigenous) Charitable Trust
Account: 38-9026-0876642-00

02/10/2026

Open Womens' Musters Are Live!

Head to our website to register, link in the comments.

02/10/2026

Masters Muster Registrations are now live!

Find all the information on dates, time & locations on the flyer or registration link, missing grades will be updated asap.

Register here: www.touchcanterbury.co.nz/Representative/masters-musters-registration-information-2026

02/10/2026

U16's & U18's Representative Muster registrations are now live!

For all details on muster dates, times & Locations please see the flyer & registration link.

Register here: https://www.touchcanterbury.co.nz/Representative/16-18s-representative-trial-information

29/09/2026

Open Men's Muster dates have been set!

Saturday 17th October - 10am, Burnside Park
Tuesday 20th October - 6pm, Burnside Park

Register here: www.touchcanterbury.co.nz/Representative/open-mens-2026-27-eoi

15/09/2026

Crosbie Junior Touch Registrations are now open. For more information and team registration follow this link: https://www.sporty.co.nz/crosbiejuniortouch

10/09/2026

CBHS Touch – Junior Coach Wanted

Join the movement. Shape the next generation. Be part of something that’s genuinely evolving.

CBHS is on the lookout for a Junior Touch Coach to support our growing coaching group. If you love the game, enjoy developing young players, and want to stand alongside a committed team, this is your moment.

📩 Contact: [email protected]

10/09/2026

Get ready for Canterbury trials with a four hour touch holiday programme designed to build skills, confidence and game knowledge!

📅 Saturday 10 October
⏰ 9:00am–2:00pm
📍 Nunweek Park
🏉 U12 and U14 girls and boys
💰 $80 per player

All players are welcome, but places are limited and will be filled on a first in first served basis.

email: [email protected] to register
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