The anticipation is building as teams across New Zealand gear up for the highly awaited 2024 Bunnings Youth National Touch Championship, set to kick off on the 2nd February at Pulman Park in Auckland.

Hosted by Touch New Zealand and our major partner Bunnings, this prestigious tournament promises to be a thrilling display of athleticism, teamwork, and sportsmanship. As one of the largest youth touch events in the country, it brings together talent from all around New Zealand.

Scheduled to take place from 2^nd – 4^th February at Pulman Park, Takanini, Auckland.  The championship will feature under-16 and under-18 teams, with divisions for both boys, girls and mixed.  The tournament offers a platform for rangatahi to compete against the nation's best while forging lifelong memories and friendships.

From fast-paced action to nail-biting finishes, the 2024 Bunnings Youth National Touch Championship promises to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact on the future stars of New Zealand touch.

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If you can't make it to the park you can catch all the games live-streamed via the Whakaata Māori YouTube channel.  Watch here or see the live streamed game schedule below.

Check out the tournament draw here and let the games begin!

Friday 2nd February

10:20am - 18 Mixed: Malborough v Whanganui - Click Here

11:00am - 16 Mixed: Southland v Thames Valley - Click Here

11:40pm - 18 Boys: Otago v Canterbury - Click Here

1:00pm - 16 Girls: Bay of Plenty v Wellington - Click Here

1:40pm - 18 Girls: Counties Manukau v Waikato - Click Here

2:20pm - 16 Boys: Taranaki v Bay of Plenty - Click Here

Saturday 3rd February

10:20am - 18 Girls: Manawatū v North Harbour - Click Here

11:00am - 16 Boys: Te Tai Tokerau v Hawkes Bay - Click Here

11:40pm - 16 Mixed: Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa v Kāpiti Horowhenua - Click Here

1:00pm - 18 Mixed: Southland v Nelson - Click Here

1:40pm - 16 Girls: Waikato v Auckland - Click Here

2:20pm - 18 Boys: Te Tai Tokerau v Taranaki - Click Here

Sunday 4th February

10:30am - 16 Mixed Final - Click Here

11:20am - 16 Girls Final - Click Here

12:10pm - 16 Boys Final - Click Here

1:50pm - 18 Mixed Final - Click Here

2:40pm - 18 Girls Final - Click Here

3:30pm - 18 Boys Final - Click Here

Article added: Tuesday 30 January 2024