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India’s U20 Rugby Sevens Squad to Face New Zealand in Rajgir
✍️ Sportstar
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 12:01 AM
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India’s under‑20 rugby sevens team will play a match against New Zealand’s U20 side as part of the Sevens Series in Rajgir, Bihar.
India’s under‑20 rugby sevens team is set to face the New Zealand U20 side in a match that forms part of the Sevens Series in Rajgir, Bihar. The fixture, scheduled for the coming week, will see both squads compete on a newly upgraded turf at the Rajgir Sports Complex.
The encounter is significant for Indian rugby as it offers the young players exposure to one of the sport’s strongest nations. New Zealand’s U20 team has a long history of success in international sevens, making the match a valuable learning opportunity for the Indian side.
Officials confirmed that the game will take place on a Saturday, with the venue open to fans and media. The event is expected to draw local supporters keen to watch the national team compete on home soil.
Both teams are preparing to showcase their skills in a format that emphasizes speed, agility and tactical play, with the match serving as a benchmark for India’s progress in the global rugby arena.
The encounter is significant for Indian rugby as it offers the young players exposure to one of the sport’s strongest nations. New Zealand’s U20 team has a long history of success in international sevens, making the match a valuable learning opportunity for the Indian side.
Officials confirmed that the game will take place on a Saturday, with the venue open to fans and media. The event is expected to draw local supporters keen to watch the national team compete on home soil.
Both teams are preparing to showcase their skills in a format that emphasizes speed, agility and tactical play, with the match serving as a benchmark for India’s progress in the global rugby arena.