The action kicks off on Friday night with the only unbeaten team in the competition Waikato taking on Auckland in an exciting match-up at FMG Stadium Waikato.
Saturday kicks off with a Ranfurly Shield clash between Hawke’s Bay and Southland at McLean Park. The Stags have not held the ‘log o wood’ since 2011 and a win will not only break their Shield drought but also keep their playoff hopes alive.
Tasman and Taranaki are two powerhouse teams who have underperformed so far in 2022 by their high standards. Their meeting at Trafalgar Park looms as crossroads in either side’s season.
Find your key match information and team lists below. NOTE: Teams are added as they are named. All matches are live on Sky Sport NZ.
Waikato v Auckland
Friday 9 September
7.05pm, FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
Hawke’s Bay v Southland (Ranfurly Shield)
Saturday 10 September
2.05pm, McLean Park, Napier
North Harbour v Bay of Plenty
Saturday 10 September
4.35pm, North Harbour Stadium
Counties Manukau v Manawatū
Saturday 10 September
7.05pm, Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe
Tasman v Taranaki
Sunday 11 September
2.05pm, Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Wellington v Otago
Sunday 11 September
2.05pm, Sky Stadium, Wellington
Canterbury v Northland
Sunday 11 September
4.35pm, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch