The Counties Energy Heat begin their Farah Palmer Cup by presented by Bunnings Warehouse at home against the Bay of Plenty Volcanix on August 10.
They have back-to-back games against Waikato (August 17) and Canterbury (August 23) before a return to Navigation Homes Stadium where they will face Hawke’s Bay on Saturday August 30.
A final away game sees the Heat head to Palmerston North to play Manawatu on September 6 and a last round robin game at home against Auckland on September 20.
The September 20 match will form a double header with the Steelers also facing Auckland.
Counties Manukau Rugby celebrates its 70th anniversary this year.
