HISTORY

Kasuga History

Massey Rugby Club has an association with Kasuga Little Ruggers Club, stretching back beyond 1990. The contact first began after Waitamata Rugby Club visited neighbouring Kasugae Club in 1987 and Kasuga Little Ruggers Club wanted to share the experience with a club a similar distance from Kasugae. Kasuga and Kasugae are both Junior Rugby Clubs in Fukuoka City Kyushu, Japan.

The first exchange between Kasuga and Massey in 1990 involved 90 players and 50 adults, the Japanese children being billetted with Massey Families and enjoying the "Kiwi" experience. The sporting and cultural exchange has formed strong bond between the respective Japanes/New Zealand families.

Since this first introduction Massey and the Kusuga Little Ruggers Club have exchanged and hosted one anothers clubs on a tri-annual occurance.

In 2007 Kasuga visited Massey with 16 Adults and 48 Children. 

2010 saw Massey travel to Kasuga with

The return visit by Kasuga Little Ruggers Club in 2013 was once again a valuable and memorable experience for all involved with.