March 10 2022

The premier 20’s competition, The Ruben Wiki Cup is back this year, kicking off on Saturday the 12th of March, with Waikato hosting Upper Central. 

The National 20’s Ruben Wiki Cup brought a level of competition not seen before in Aotearoa, culminating in plenty of grassroots talent taking the next step in their careers, signing with professional NRL clubs.

 The cup consists of five teams across the motu competing against each other in a five-week round-robin concept ending with a final being played by the first and second-placed teams. Auckland Blue and Auckland White have been replaced by Akarana and Counties Manukau this year.

Due to Covid protocols, protective layers have been set to create the safest possible competition for everyone involved. Players will be required to provide a negative Rapid Antigen Test, 48 hours prior to their scheduled games, and at this moment in time, there will be no spectators to ensure the 100 limit is kept. 

In the event of a Covid framework change, spectators will be required to provide vaccination passports. 

All games will be televised on Sky Sport.

Week 1 draw:

Saturday 12th March

Waikato v Upper Central – 2:00 pm – Davies Park, Huntly.

Sunday 13th March

South Island v Akarana – 2:00 pm – Nga Puna Wai, Christchurch

BYE – Counties Manukau