In the second versus third matchup, the Cyclones will look to bounce back after their defeat to ladder-topping Canterbury, while Waikato will are seeking to remain in touching distance to the top seed.
Meanwhile, Auckland Storm's Eloise Blackwell becomes just the sixth player to reach 100 matches in the FPC, presented by Hilux. And Wellington Pride welcome this season’s surprise package Northland Kauri to Hnry Stadium, as both vie for the top of the Championship.
Three matches will be broadcast on Sky this weekend as Bay of Plenty Volcanix welcome Auckland to Tauranga Domain; North Harbour Hibiscus take on Tasman in Albany; and the Wellington-Northland match is a men’s and women’s double header on Saturday afternoon.
Find all the team list and match information below.
Bay of Plenty Volcanix v Auckland Storm
Saturday 19 September
11.35am, Tauranga Domain
Referee: Kaitlin Bates
Watch: Live on Sky
Counties Manukau Heat v Canterbury
Saturday 19 September
2.05pm, Navigation Homes Stadium
Referee: Holly MacKenzie
Watch: Counties Facebook
Manawatū Cyclones v Waitomo Waikato
Saturday 19 September
2.05pm, Central Energy Trust Arena
Referee: Matt Thomas
Watch: YouTube
Wellington Pride v Northland Kauri
Saturday 19 September
4.35pm, Hnry Stadium
Referee: Warrick Price
Watch: Sky Sport
North Harbour Hibiscus v Tasman
Sunday 20 September
11:35am, North Harbour Stadium
Referee: Chloe Sampson
Watch: Sky Sport
Hawke’s Bay Tui v Otago Spirit
Sunday 20 September
12.05pm, Mitre 10 Sports Park
Referee: Matt McEwen
Watch: Hawke’s Bay Tui Facebook
