NZDRU

Kia ora. The New Zealand Deaf Rugby Union promotes the participation of Deaf and hard of hearing players in rugby activities, and fosters Deaf international or inter-zone matches.

Upcoming fixtures

2025

Date TBC - NZ Deaf Blacks tour in Australia - 3 Tests

2026

3rd - 5th April - 29th National Deaf Rugby Championship in Auckland

October/November 2026 - World Deaf Rugby Sevens Championship (Men and Women)

3rd - 10th July - Australia Deaf Games Sevens (Men and Women) in Sunshine Coast, Queensland

2027

26th - 28th March - 30th National Deaf Rugby Championship in Wellington

Date TBC - Australia tour in New Zealand

2028

14th - 16th April - 31st National Deaf Rugby Championship in Christchurch

2029

Date TBC - NZ Deaf Blacks tour in Australia

Deaf Blacks model