New Zealand Universities Set for Three-Match Spring Tour to Japan

The Japan Rugby Football Union is pleased to announce that New Zealand Universities (NZU), New Zealand’s National University Rugby Team, will tour Japan in May for a three-match series. All fixtures will be held in Oita Prefecture on the southern island of Kyushu, with NZU taking on Japan U20 before playing two matches against the JAPAN XV.

The tour begins on Friday, May 16 at Crasus Soccer and Rugby Field in Oita City, where NZU will take on Japan U20. They then move to the nearby onsen resort of Beppu to face the JAPAN XV at Jissoji Sports Grounds on Tuesday, May 20. The tourists then return to Oita City for their final match against the JAPAN XV on Saturday, May 24 at Crasus Soccer and Rugby Field.

All three matches are free to attend, giving rugby fans in Kyushu the chance to watch Japan’s future national team stars. With NZU also featuring future Super Rugby Pacific players and potential All Blacks, the quality of the fixtures are sure to be electric.

New Zealand Universities 2025 Spring Tour to Japan

Friday 16 May

Japan U20 vs New Zealand Universities

16:00 Kick-off

Crasus Soccer and Rugby Field in Oita City

Tuesday 20 May

JAPAN XV vs New Zealand Universities

16:00 Kick-off

Jissoji Sports Grounds, Beppu City

Saturday 24 May

JAPAN XV vs New Zealand Universities

14:00 Kick-off

Crasus Soccer and Rugby Field in Oita City

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