Touch Canterbury

24/05/2026

2026/27 Tournaments Dates are out 😍 Newsletter at the following Link: https://www.touchnz.co.nz/newsarticle/166026?newsfeedId=1147994

2026/27 DATES AND VENUES:

2026 NZSS - Friday 11th - Sunday 13th December - Harry Barker Reserve & Nelson Park, Gisborne

2027 Youth Nationals - Friday 5th – Sunday 7th February - Ngā Puna Wai, Christchurch City Council

2027 Opens Nationals - Friday 5th – Sunday 7th March - Fraser Park, Lower Hutt

2027 Masters Nationals - Thursday 18th - Sat 20th March - Fraser Park, Lower Hutt

Touch New Zealand is pleased to confirm the Host Cities and venues for our upcoming 2026 27 national events season, as...

17/05/2026

Congratulations to one of our U12 Representative Coaches Rowan O'Gorman 🥳

Congratulations to Rowan O’Gorman for receiving the LnA Apparel Community Sportsperson of the Year Award 🏆 🏉

Rowan O’Gorman has given more than 25 years of service to Marist Albion Rugby Club as both a premier player and volunteer. In 2025, he reached the milestone of 350 premier appearances and helped the club secure the Metro Premier Men’s title. As Junior Club Captain, Rowan continues to mentor young players and uphold the values that define community rugby.

Congratulations on an amazing year Rowan 👏

16/05/2026

🥳Congratulations Logan Forrester a very well deserved award!🥳

Congratulations to Logan Forrester for receiving the Douglas Furniture and Joinery High Performance Official of the Year Award 🏆 🏉

Logan Forrester was ranked New Zealand’s top touch referee across all major national tournaments, officiating Open Men’s finals throughout the season. Selected for international appointments including the Trans Tasman Series and Asia Pacific Opens, he continues to support referee development while performing at the highest level.

Congratulations Logan 👏

10/05/2026

A couple of cute photos from our Asia Pacific Cup Crew😍

16/04/2026

Touch Canterbury would like to congratulate Jimmy/James Taylor on his selection into the NZ Open Mixed Team for the upcoming Asia Pacific Cup tapping off next week on the 23rd of April in Mudgee. We wish Jimmy the best of luck for his campaign.

16/04/2026

Touch Canterbury would like to congratulate players Bella Lister & Kyla Lynch-Brown on their selection into the NZ Open Women's team for the Asia Pacific Cup, tapping off in Mudgee from the 23rd of April. We would also like to congratulate Cath Mulligan on her managing role for the same team. We wish you all the best of luck for the campaign.

16/04/2026

Congratulations to Reece Allen who has been reappointed as the NZ 30's Men's Coach for the Asia Pacific Seniors Touch Cup being played in Japan in October this year. We wish Reece all the best with his campaign!

15/04/2026

Touch Canterbury would like to congratulate all of our Canterbury Referees who have been selected to officiate at the Asia Pacific Opens Cup, the tournament taps off next week on the 23rd of April in Mudgee. Good luck for the tournament!

15/04/2026

2026 TOUCH CANTERBURY PRIZEGIVING AWARDS
Congratulations to all Award Winners and a special THANK YOU to Milestone Homes Canterbury for their Sponsorship in our Referee Sector. 😍

14/04/2026

Congratulations to all our 2026 Opens and Masters prizegiving recipients. Enjoy your winter sports.😍