Round five kicks off with the age-old battle between Counties Manukau and Auckland in Pukekohe, while the Canterbury-Bay of Plenty match-up promises to be electrifying in Christchurch. Who can stop the defending champions?
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ROUND 5: Farah Palmer Cup Downer Match Appointments
Counties Manukau Heat v Auckland Storm
Friday 13 August
4.35pm, Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe
Downer Referee: Tiana Ngawati
Manawatū Cyclones v North Harbour Hibiscus
Saturday 14 August
12.05pm, CET Arena, Palmerston North
Downer Referee: Stu Catley
Hawke’s Bay Tui v Tasman Mako
Saturday 14 August
2.35pm, McLean Park, Napier
Downer Referee: Ben Woolerton
Canterbury v Bay of Plenty Volcanix
Saturday 14 August
4.35pm, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch
Downer Referee: Jackson Henshaw
Waikato v Wellington Pride
Sunday 15 August
12.05pm, FMG Stadium Waikato
Downer Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr
Northland Kauri v Taranaki Whio
Sunday 15 August
2.05pm, Semenoff Stadium, Whangarei
Downer Referee: Taneika Uerata