Rotorua Maroon have got the 2014 Tai Mitchell rugby competition underway in style with a big win over Apanui.
Rotorua Maroon defeated Apanui 84-5 today in their opening match, as they begin their run towards the playoffs.
Other matches being played today at the Rotorua International Stadium include: Te Puke v Whakatane, Rotorua Gold v Tauranga East, Opotiki v Tauranga West, and Rangitaiki v Galatea.
Video from the Rotorua Gold team's haka before their match today: