Ford Trophy returns and with it, Nathan Smith

The Ford Trophy back half of the men's national Ford Trophy begins tomorrow with a top-of-the-table clash in Auckland, and chasing teams keen to make headway in Wellington and Dunedin.

There's exciting news for Wellington Firebirds and BLACKCAPS fans with allrounder Nathan Smith coming back from a long injury break at the Cello Basin Reserve, having been out of action since early December last year.

Catch all the action for free either at the ground or watching the livestream this Wednesday on NZC YouTube.

ROUND SIX

10.30am, 3 February 2026

All matches are free admission

• At Kennards Hire Community Oval, Auckland

Auckland Aces v Canterbury

• At Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington

Wellington Firebirds v Central Stags

• University of Otago Oval, Dunedin

Otago Volts v Northern Districts

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