A rematch of the RLN Premiership 2016 grand final headlines another busy weekend of rugby league action.
Defending premiers Takahiwai Warriors face off with Otangarei Knights in the biggest clash of the young 2017 season.
Takahiwai took out the last contest between the two, which gave them the title.
In an incredibly tight contest, the boot of Nic Poutuma saw them home 18-16 after the sides were tied up with just a minute left on the clock.
Both sides' 2017 fortunes have followed in the footsteps of the previous season, as both look in ominous form.