New Zealand Māori kick of their centenary season with a thrilling and hard fought victory over New Zealand Barbarians in Whangarei.  Final Score NZ Māori 37 – 31.

New Zealand Maori 37 (Stephen Brett, Liam Messam, Robbie Robinson, Hayden Triggs, Hosea Gear tries; Luke McAlister 2 pen, 3 con) New Zealand Barbarians 31 (Peter Saiili, Ben Smith, Jamie Mackintosh, Colin Slade tries; Slade 4 con, pen). Halftime: 20-14.