The Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup (APYTC) is the premier international youth touch tournament in the South Pacific, featuring emerging talent from nations including Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and Tonga. Teams compete across Boys, Girls, and Mixed divisions in intense, high-level matches, giving young athletes invaluable international experience. Recent editions have seen thrilling finals and standout performances, highlighting the growing competitiveness of youth touch across the region. 

Beyond the competition, the APYTC is a vital development pathway, helping players transition from domestic programs to elite international play. It fosters skill growth, teamwork, and regional connections, making it a cornerstone event for the next generation of touch stars.

The 2025 Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup brought the best emerging youth talent from across the South Pacific to Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe, for three days of elite international touch competition.  

Teams from 10 nations battled in six divisions across U18 and U20 Boys, Girls, Mixed, Men’s and Women’s categories.  

The event highlighted the next generation of talent and delivered memorable moments. The New Zealand Touch Blacks claimed gold in the Mixed 18s and Men’s 20s Grand Finals, including a dramatic extratime winner in the Men’s decider.  

With fierce competition, rising stars and vibrant international energy, the 2025 APYTC affirmed why youth touch is still a key pillar of our high performance and community-driven future.