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AFL International Cup NZ Falcons and NZ Kahu

Held every three years, the AFL International Cup includes teams from North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. New Zealand were to field both a Men’s and Women’s team for the first time in the competitions history. Teams will solely comprise of footballers who must be nationals of the country they represent. No expatriate Australians are eligible to play. A seventeen tour of Australia including 5 matches ensures that participants are treated to an amazing experience.

In 2017 there were 26 teams (18 men’s and eight women’s teams) that represented 21 different nations. Papua New Guinea won the men’s final while Ireland won the women’s final.

The AFL has confirmed that the next AFL International Cup will be held in August, 2024.

All Stars

In a first for AFL New Zealand, the NZ All Stars, New Zealand Falcons game will be an addition to the calendar and provide a solid contest for players currently playing at the highest level. With international travel restrictions now disappearing, it is expected that a surge of opportunities will present themselves to the New Zealand Teams Programme.