The Cyclones are the surprise package so far this season, brushing opponents aside with ease. But that will all change this weekend as former champions Canterbury travels to Central Energy Trust Arena.
Meanwhile, three matches will be broadcast on Sky this weekend as Friday night action sees Otago Spirit host Tasman, then on Saturday Auckland Storm take on neighbours Counties Manukau Heat, and on Sunday Hawke’s Bay Tui welcome Wellington Pride.
The JJ Stewart Trophy is on the line too, as Waitomo Waikato host the Bay of Plenty Volcanix on Saturday afternoon.
Otago Spirit v Tasman
Friday 11 September
11.35am, Forsyth Barr Stadium
Referee: Hayley Hutana
Watch: Live on Sky
Auckland Storm v Counties Manukau Heat
Saturday 12 September
11:35am, Eden Park
Referee: Erin Doherty
Watch: Live on Sky
Waitomo Waikato v Bay of Plenty Volcanix
Saturday 12 September
2:05pm, FMG Stadium Waikato
Referee: Tiana Anderson
Watch: Waikato Rugby Union - YouTube
Northland Kauri v North Harbour Hibiscus
Saturday 12 September
2:35pm, Semenoff Stadium
Referee: Kaitlin Bates
Watch: In person, at Semenoff Stadium
Hawke's Bay Tui v Wellington Pride
Sunday 13 September
11:35am, McLean Park
Referee: Holly MacKenzie
Watch: Live on Sky
Manawatū Cyclones v Canterbury
Sunday 13 September
2:05pm, Central Energy Trust Arena
Referee: Chloe Sampson
Watch: Manawatū Rugby YouTube
