Northland premier rugby league: Warriors pile on points against Panthers

Takahiwai Warriors' Josh Wells (with ball) takes on two Portland Panthers defenders at the Takahiwai Rugby League Club grounds on Saturday. Photo / Ngareka Bensemann

The Takahiwai Warriors continued their dominance in the Northland premier rugby league competition with an 86-0 win over the Portland Panthers on Saturday in Takahiwai.

In the round's other game, the Northern Wairoa Bulls won a competitive game against the Horahora Broncos, 44-18, on Friday in Otaika.

Eroni Biukoto from Takahiwai (with ball) tries to evade a Portland defender wrapped around his legs. Photo / Ngareka Bensemann

Portland Panthers' Kiarni Ranui (right) spins the ball wide in a tough encounter against Takahiwai. Photo / Ngareka Bensemann

Stilie Antonio (with ball) tries to get through Takahiwai's Ross McFarlane. Photo / Ngareka Bensemann