For every point scored involving the participating teams during the opening round of DHL Super Rugby Pacific and Sky Super Rugby Aupiki this weekend, $500 will be donated to New Zealand Red Cross Disaster Fund. With a converted try worth $3,500 and penalties worth $1,500, players across the 12 teams will be doing everything they can to help the relief effort.
The donations will support the response and recovery to Cyclone Gabrielle and help prepare communities for future emergencies across New Zealand. Fans can donate to New Zealand Red Cross Disaster Fund across the weekend, either at games or from home. To donate to NZ Red Cross Disaster Fund, click here.
Every point scored across the below DHL Super Rugby Pacific and Sky Super Rugby Aupiki matches will see $500 donated to NZ Red Cross Disaster Fund:
Friday, Feb 24:
7.05pm: Crusaders v Chiefs, Christchurch
Saturday, Feb 25:
2:05pm: Hurricanes Poua v Chiefs Manawa, Levin Domain
4.35pm: Moana Pasifika v Fijian Drua, Mt Smart, Auckland
4.45pm: Matatu v Blues Women, Forsyth Barr, Dunedin
7:05pm: Highlanders v Blues, Forsyth Barr, Dunedin
9:35pm: Hurricanes v Reds, Brisbane