The National Touch Championships kicked off in Christchurch this weekend with Auckland and Horowhenua battling it out in the Open Mixed Finals to find this year’s champs.
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Australian-Māori teams use Tag Nationals to connect home
An Australian tag football team has made their way in to the New Zealand Tag Football Federation Nationals this year. It's been a huge journey for the side, full of More australian MMāori players who have made the journey home.
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Rotorua hosts touch tournament developing young NZ players
Touch is a growing sport and this year Touch NZ says there's more than 84,000 players around the country. Today Te Kāea headed to a development competition for the Upper North Island in Rotorua targeting kids who hope to one day represent New Zealand.
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Queensland touch sides kick off NZ tour
The Queensland touch sides have arrived in New Zealand from across the Tasman to take on five sides from around the country. In the war party who has arrived, is one Māori player looking to make an impression at home.
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Touch NZ welcome funding injection for 2016
Touch NZ are welcoming a well overdue injection of funding for 2016. The struggling sport has been given an extra $90,000 a year, for the next four years. But it comes somewhat bittersweet - Sport NZ have put restrictions on the fund which means high performance players won't see a cent.
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Whakatāne Touch Finals 2016
It’s their third time competing at the annual Whakatāne Touch Tournament. This year Wairere met Freezin' Hot in the finals and won with a four try lead at full time. But it was the woman’s finale between Bulletz and Playin' Up that had spectators on the edge of their seats.
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Lost loved ones remembered at Whakatāne Touch Tournament
The death of touch star Tara Brown was the central focus for the 2Sharp club at this year’s Whakatāne Touch Tournament. In its 30th year, many more were remembered for their contribution to the game.
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Waimana host marae touch tournament
It’s just a week out from the biggest club touch championship in Whakatāne and a small community in the district has come together to host a marae tournament.
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Open Mens touch champs continue training during Xmas
The Whakatāne Touch Competition reigning Open Mens champs are hitting the training field before digging in to their Christmas feast.
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Galaxys celebrate 28 years of Touch Rugby
Galaxy Touch celebrated their 28th anniversary this weekend, with teams from all around the country and the world celebrating this milestone at the event held in Auckland.