Thursday September 23
Southland v Auckland 7:35 (Ranfurly Shield)

Friday September 24
Bay of Plenty v Otago 7:35

Saturday September 25
Canterbury v Wellington 2:35
Hawke's Bay v Taranaki 5:30
Waikato v Tasman 7:35

Sunday September 26
North Harbour v Manawatu 1:35
Counties Manukau v Northland 3:35

Big game tonight, Southland putting their shield on the line against Auckland. Should be their toughest challenge so far this season. I will be hoping the Aucklanders can take it as it will give the Mighty Magpies a shot the week after.

Also, Saturday night Canterbury V Wellington should be a big match up. Both teams fighting for top 4 positions.

Wellington suck

Auckland couldn't get the job done last night, going down 9-6. The Stags certainly know how to win these tight ones.

Once they lost Braid iknew it was over.