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New Zealand Universities Vs Japan U20 Live Stream
New Zealand Universities Rugby is proud to welcome Japan U20 to New Zealand for two first class fixtures.
After touring Japan in 2025, having played Japan U20 & Japan XV teams, New Zealand Universities Rugby is proud to welcome Japan U20 to New Zealand for two fixtures in 2026.
NZU is excited to partner with DSPN & Tribe Sports to live stream both fixtures via DSPN Rugby on Youtube.
The relationship between New Zealand Universities Rugby and the Japan Rugby Football Union dates back to 1936, with a proud history of fixtures, tours and shared rugby connection between the two sides. Japan U20 will use the matches as valuable preparation for the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship.
Join us to watch two exciting matches that celebrate the ongoing friendship between New Zealand Universities Rugby and Japanese rugby.
NZU Team 2026
Back Row - Aaron Christensen, Oliver Hatch, Joseph Gavigan, Stefan Newman, Charlie Wallis, Tyson Lowry, Jonty Riley, Nehemiah Su'a, Oliver Cole.
Second Row - Adrian Ching (Physio), Scott Davidson (S&C), Kruiz Ioane, Noah Rogers, Tyler Beary, Rory Taylor, Hunter Kennedy, Rico Muliaina, Eddie Chaytor, Stuart Curran (Doctor), Blair van Stipriaan (Assistant Coach).
Front Row - Scott Lewis (Head Coach), Reuben Nelley, Mitch Tinnock, Dylan Hall, Geordie Bean, Tiaki Fabish, Te Ariki Te Puni, Brian Leali'ifano, Oscar Koller, Muz Sujau (Manager).
Absent: James Fairbairn, Harry Irving
Test 2 - NZU v Japan U20 - Curtain Raiser Chiefs v Blues (LIVE)
May 30 2026 - FMG Stadium, Hamilton New Zealand
Test 1 - NZU v Japan U20
26 May 2026 - Waikato University, Hamilton New Zealand
Final Score 74-12 NZU
Recognising Our Partners
New Zealand Universities Rugby would like to thank Suzuki Gear, ANZCO, Pub Charity, MediaWorks and Tribe Sports for their valued support.
We also acknowledge our affiliated universities, including the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, Massey University, Victoria University of Wellington, University of Canterbury, Lincoln University and University of Otago.
ANZCO Foods
Pub Charity
Suzuki Rugby
DSPN Rugby
Tribe App
NZU Affiliated Universities & Clubs
University of Auckland
Auckland University RFC – Dave Hutchens
University of Waikato
University of Waikato RC - Grant Jamieson
Massey University
Palmerston North - Massey University RFC - John Whitehead
Hawke's Bay - EIT - Napier Pirates - Graham Atkins North Shore Rugby Club - Laurie Margrain - President
Victoria University of Wellington
Old Boys University RC – Ian Kennedy
University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury RFC - Mark Meates
Lincoln University
Lincoln University RFC - Peter Magson
University of Otago
Otago University RFC - Paul Hessian
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Email: secretary@nzurugby.com
Postal: Secretary
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