At the end of the regular season, the top four teams entered the playoff semi finals, with the first placed team playing the fourth and the second placed team playing the third. The winner of each semi final qualified for the final, which was contested by the Auckland Blues and the ACT Brumbies at Eden Park, Auckland.
After the regular season ended, the top four teams moved on to the playoff semifinals. The first-place team played the fourth-place team, while the second-place team faced off against the third-place team. The winner of each semifinal advanced to the championship game, which was held at Eden Park in Auckland and featured the Auckland Blues versus the ACT Brumbies.