League battles today will be at Raemaru Park and Tupapa field with two tough match ups in store for fans.
At Tupapa field, defending champions the Tupapa Panthers will go head to head with the Titikaveka Bulldogs in what should be an interesting math up.
On paper both teams are evenly matched and it will all come down to game day today.
The Bulldogs have been on a winning rampage so far while the Panthers have only had one loss and will want to make that their last too, no doubt.
Both teams boast talented club and import players for what should be a dynamic battle at Victoria Park.
Meanwhile at Raemaru Park – the new Avatiu Eels import players will make their debut for the club while Arorangi will be boosted by their vocal supporters on home ground.
This should be a bruising encounter and generally sparks fly when these two rival clubs lock horns.
Yesterday saw the main match between the visiting Aitutaki Sharks and Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles. - MW
Saturday 22 Tupapa Panthers vs Titikaveka Bulldogs Tupapa Field – 3.50pm-Under 14, Ref-Tutai Taurarii, Touch Judges- Poto Ngaroi/Johnny Hosking, 5pm-Premier, Ref- Sean Willis, Touch Judges- Tua Ngaputa/Tutai Taurarii, (Sub Official-Simiona Teiotu/Johnny Hosking).
Saturday 22 Arorangi Bears vs Avatiu Nikao Eels at Arorangi Field – 2.30pm-Under 16, Ref-Andrew Tanga, Touch Judges-Taua Benioni/Jeffery Murray, 3.30pm-Under 19, Ref-Puis Mitchell, Touch Judges-Andrew Tanga/Dawn Crummer, 4.50pm-Premier, Ref-Arthur Emile, Touch Judges-Tangi Taomia/Nga Takaiti, (Sub Official: Taua Benioni/Jeffery Murray).
Saturday 22 Ngatangiia Sea Eagels vs Takuvaine Warriors Ngatangiia Field – 3pm-Snr Reserve, Ref-Bishop Bishop, Touch Judges-Tua Ngaputa/Simiona Teiotu.