Tom Blundell | PHOTOSPORT

Who shoots into The Ford Trophy Finals?

Posted Thursday, 12 February, 2026 in Domestic News

Squads have landed for tomorrow's key ninth round of The Ford Trophy - four teams still trying to secure a spot in the Finals, while defending champion Canterbury stands on the cusp of inking in the top qualifier spot in the Grand Final if they secure any further points.

Check out the team news below, and catch all the action for free either at the grounds or watching the livestreams from Whangārei, Nelson and Christchurch this Friday from 10.30am on NZC YouTube.

The penultimate round is followed by the 10th round on Tuesday in Nelson, Queenstown and Wellington ahead of the Elimination Final next Friday at the Cello Basin Reserve and then the Grand Final on the Sunday at the same ground.

ROUND NINE

10.30am, Friday 13 February 2026

All matches are free admission

• At Cobham Oval, Whangārei

Northern Districts v Auckland Aces

• At Saxton Oval, Nelson

 Central Stags v Otago Volts

• At Hagley Oval, Christchurch

 Canterbury v Wellington Firebirds

POINTS TABLE

• after 8/10 rounds

• maximum five points available per match

• top three progress to Finals later this month

30 Canterbury

23 Central Stags

21 Wellington Firebirds

17 Northern Districts

14 Auckland Aces

  4 Otago Volts

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