India–New Zealand U20 rugby exchange concludes in Rajgir

The India–New Zealand Under-20 Rugby Series concluded at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Bihar on October 27, 2026, according to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Men’s and women’s U20 teams from the two countries took part in the exchange under the “100 Years of Unity through Sport” initiative.

The programme included four Rugby Sevens matches, with two mixed-team matches in which Indian and New Zealand players played together. It also featured joint training and cultural interactions. The ministry presented the exchange as an effort to strengthen sporting cooperation and international exposure for young athletes.

The official release does not provide match scores or identify a series winner.

Source: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports / Press Information Bureau, October 27, 2026. KROV reporting and Telugu adaptation based on the official release.