Rajgir hosts India–New Zealand under-20 rugby exchange

An India–New Zealand under-20 rugby series concluded at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Bihar on 27 October, the Sports Ministry reported.

Men’s and women’s teams participated in an exchange involving joint training, cultural activities and four Rugby Sevens matches, including mixed teams. The ministry presented the programme as a youth and sports-diplomacy initiative. Its report does not provide a final series score.

Source: issuing ministry / PIB. Original bulletin: 27 October 2026 at 8:15 pm IST. https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2329193

Photo: Issuing ministry / PIB, published with the official report.