It doesn’t get any easier for winless Taranaki who face powerhouse Canterbury in a blockbuster clash at Pukekura Park on Saturday. The Bulls went unbeaten in 2021 and will be desperate to show their class against the 14-time NPC champions.
It will be a huge day in Invercargill for the battle of the south when the Stags host neighbours Otago on Sunday. Otago made a huge statement when they tipped over Tasman last week and will need to be at the best against a Southland side who always rise a notch in front of their home fans.
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. Click HERE to see the All Blacks who are available for selection in round three.
Counties Manukau v Waikato
Friday 19 August
7.05pm, Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe
Taranaki v Canterbury
Saturday 20 August
2.05pm, Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
Wellington v Northland
Saturday 20 August
2.05pm, Porirua Park, Porirua
North Harbour v Tasman
Saturday 20 August
4.35pm, North Harbour Stadium
Auckland v Bay of Plenty
Sunday 21 August
2.05pm, Eden Park, Auckland
Southland v Otago
Sunday 21 August
2.05pm, Rugby Park, Invercargill
Manawatū v Hawke’s Bay
Sunday 21 August
4.35pm, Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North