2026 Māori Touch Nationals

Venue: Rotorua International Stadium

Dates: Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 December, 2026

2026 Proposed Grades:

  • U18 Taitamāhine (U18 Girls)
  • U18 Taitamatāne (U18 Boys)
  • U21 Hanumi (U21 Mixed)
  • Hanumi (Open Mixed)
  • Wāhine (Open Womens)
  • Tāne (Open Mens)
  • 30 Tāne (30 Mens)
  • 40 Tāne (40 Mens)
  • Pakeke Hanumi (Senior Mixed:30 Mens/27 Womens)
  • Pāhake Hanumi (Masters Mixed: 40 Mens/35 Womens)
  • 35 Wāhine (35 Womens)

Team Entry Costs (2026 costs): 

  • $450.00 (incl. GST) per youth team (U18 Girls, U18 Boys, U21 Mixed)
  • $650.00 (incl. GST) per senior team (Opens & Masters grades) 

Age grade criteria for 2026 Tournament: 

  • Under 18 grade(s): Born in 2008 or after
  • Under 21 grade(s): Born in 2005 or after
  • 30 Mens and Senior Mixed grade(s): Tāne (30+): Born in 1996 or prior / Wāhine (27+) Born in 1999 or prior
  • 35 Womens (35+): Born in 1991 or prior
  • 40 Mens: Tāne (40+): Born in 1986 or prior