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The Māori All Blacks coaching group have named their match-day 23 to play the Japan XV at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Saturday 28 June at 9.05pm NZT (6.05pm JST).

Close games marked the quarterfinals phase of the Bunnings NPC over the weekend, with Wellington and Taranaki winning the right to host Hawke's Bay and Canterbury, respectively.

Wellington lost the Ranfurly Shield to Hawke's Bay on Saturday but still managed to finish top of the table by five points to claim a Bunnings NPC quarterfinal against Waikato next weekend.

The Highlanders are back at home for two important games over the next two weeks. First up are the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday afternoon.

A refreshed Highlanders side travels to Canberra to take on the top Australian team, the Brumbies.

Sunday afternoon rugby makes a rare appearance on the Highlanders calendar with a game against the Western Force in Invercargill.

The Gallagher Chiefs have named a consistent side to face the Reds this Friday at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

New Zealand teams dominated the Super Round of DHL Super Rugby Pacific staged over the weekend in Melbourne.

The Gallagher Chiefs have named their side to kick off Super Round Melbourne against the Waratahs this Friday at 8pm NZT

The Gallagher Chiefs have named their side to face Moana Pasifika in front of a home crowd in Hamilton.