Sharks game up in the air

The Tupapa-Maraerenga Panthers premier team are still expecting to travel to Aitutaki for their round two rugby league match against the Aitutaki Sharks scheduled for Friday afternoon.

The club was still waiting for word from the Sharks club as it was all hands on deck on the island after it sustained wide spread damage following tropical cyclone Pat which struck the island on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

However if the Sharks give the green light for the match to go ahead, this will be played on Aitutaki at 5pm.

Meanwhile the Bulldogs are scheduled to host the Ngatangiia-Matavera Sea Eagles today in the under 19 and reserve grades.

The under 16 and premier grade from both clubs will take to the field on Friday afternoon.

On Saturday, the Arorangi Bears will host the Avatiu Eels at Raemaru Park.

- Matariki Wilson

This week’s round two rugby league draw is as follows.

Thursday 11 February Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles at Titikaveka – 4pm under 19 grade, Ref-Arthur Emile assisted by John Whitta and Lloyd Matapo, 5pm-reserve grade, Ref-John Whitta assited by Ratu Mato and Lloyd Matapo.

Firday 12 February Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles at Titikaveka – 4pm-under 16 grade, Ref-Paul Allsworth assisted by Ratu Mato and Lloyd Matapo, 5pm-premier grade, Ref-Pare Rongokea assisted by Arthur Emile and Ratu Mato.

Friday 12 February Sharks vs Panthers in Aitutaki – 5pm premier grade, Ref-Teokotai Tuaivi assisted by Taua Benioni and Ron Henry.

Saturday 13 February Warriors vs Panthers at Takuvaine – 2pm-under 16 grade, Ref-Tere Strickland assisted by Mark Brown and Ratu Mato, 3pm-under 19 grade, Ref-Ratu Mato assisted by George Maggie and Ngavavia Tou, 4pm-reserve grade, Ref-Ngavavia Tou assisted by George Maggie and Tere Strickland.

Saturday 13 February Bears vs Eels at Raemaru Park – 12.45pm-under 13 grade, Ref-Bishop Bishop assisted by club officials, 1.30pm-under 16 grade, Ref-Tutai Tuakana assisted by Nga Takaiti and Bishop Bishop, 2.30pm-under 19 grade, Ref-Tua Manea assisted by Taua Benioni and Nga Takaiti, 3.30pm-reserve grade, Ref-Arthur Emile assisted by Tutai Tuakana and Simiona Teiotu, 5pm-premier grade, Ref-Sean Willis assisted by Tua Manea and Tutai Tuakana.