SKYLights for June 2012

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June sees our World Champion All Blacks back on the park with three tests against the plucky Irish's the start of a new All Black era with fresh young players and a new coach. Some things don't change though and Richie will be ready to lead the boys out onto Eden Park.

Irish Test Series - Sport 1 Channel
1st Test vs Ireland, Eden Park, Saturday 9 June - 7:30pm
2nd Test vs Ireland, Rugby League Park, Saturday 16 June - 7:30pm
3rd Test vs Ireland, Waikato Stadium, Saturday 23 June - 7:30pm

Super Rugby takes a three week break during the June international window, but there are still some massive games at the conclusion of the test matches, we focus on two key games:

Super Rugby - Sport 1 Channel
Highlanders vs Chiefs, Friday 29 June - 7:30pm
Crusaders vs Hurricanes, Saturday 30 June - 7:30pm

For those who want to switch over to the Rugby Channel - the Landrover 1st XV Rugby competition will bring some big games to your screens, including the drama of three massive games of great quality college rugby.

Kings College vs Auckland Grammer, Saturday 16 June - 2:30pm
Sacred Heart vs St. Kentigern College, Saturday 23 June - 2:30pm
Kings High vs Otago Boys, Thursday 28 June - 1pm

Also on the Rugby Channel is coverage of the Pacific Nations Cup featuring games between Japan, Tonga, Samoa and Fiji. Visit our website at www.skysport.co.nz for more details including the full draw.

The NRL continues to roll in June, but the undoubted highlight of the month will be the 2nd State of Origin game on the Wednesday 13 June. Join captains Paul Gallen and Cameron Smith on Sport 2 from 9:30pm for all the action!

Here is a snippet of other sporting events happening in June. Major League Baseball, NBA Playoffs, West Indies Tour of England, Euro 2012, ANZ Championship, College Netball, French Open Tennis, US and European PGA Tour, Formula One, NASCAR, Moto GP and much more.

For more information either check out www.skysport.co.nz, or call us on 0800 759 333 for more information.