Unbeaten teams in big showdown

Only two teams remain unbeaten in the premier Baywide rugby competition - and they meet today in a top of the table clash.

Barring a draw, either Tauranga Sports or defending champions Te Puke Sports will lose their unblemished record.

They meet at Tauranga Domain today at 2.45pm.

After last week's win at home against Whakarewarewa, Te Puke Sports coach Craig Jeffries said he was looking forward to the game which would be a good gauge for the finals.

"We've got a big one against Tauranga, so that will be huge.

"They're trucking along pretty well so that will be an interesting ding-dong battle again as it always is."

Rotorua-based Whakarewarewa will be looking to bounce back after being outmuscled in the wet by Te Puke last week, with their only other loss coming against competition leaders Tauranga Sports in round two.

They travel to Rangataua today, the only club yet to register a victory this season.

Meanwhile, Rotoiti will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they host Te Puna at home at Emery Park, at 2.45pm today.

In other premier games, Greerton Marist host Mt Maunganui, Opotiki host Paroa and Tauranga host Te Puke.

Division One

(All games start at 2.45pm): Kahukura v Te Teko (Kuirau Park 2), Katikati v Ngongotaha (Moore Park 1), Marist St Michaels v Whakatane Marist (Marist Park 1), Poroporo v Waikite (Poroporo Park 1) and Ruatoki v Rangiuru (Tuhoe Park 1).

Points: Rangiuru 22, Poroporo 22, Kahukura 16, Ngongotaha 15, Whakatane Marist 14, Katikati 12, Waikite 9, Marist St Michaels 6, Te Teko 5, Ruatoki 1.