The team toured New Zealand before departing overseas, playing against Hawke's Bay, Auckland, Nelson, Wellington, Canterbury, South Canterbury, and Otago. The first game was contested against Hawke's Bay in Napier on 23 June 1888.
Before departing to play overseas, the team toured New Zealand and faced Hawke's Bay, Auckland, Nelson, Wellington, Canterbury, South Canterbury, and Otago. Their first match was held against Hawke's Bay in Napier on June 23, 1888.