Manurewa’s McNamara Cup season goes on the line when they take on top-of-the-table Ardmore Marist in a must-win game at Mountfort Park on Saturday.
Kaino Kaino’s side shares fourth spot with Patumahoe, in what has essentially become a head-to-head battle for the final semi-final berth.
“It is definitely going to be a good battle on Saturday and even more rewarding for us in our last home game in front of our supporters if we come away with a win,” Kaino told Counties Sports Hub.
“Ardmore are a very good unit and have quality players in key positions, so we have to be on top of our game.
“For us, it is about doing the little things right, playing to our strengths and taking our opportunities when they come.
“It’s a must win game for us so we’re definitely up for the challenge.”
Patumahoe faces a challenging trip up the hill to face Bombay in an equally must-win game for the 2024 champions.
Defending champions Karaka head to Massey Park to play Papakura while Pukekohe hosts Weymouth at Colin Lawrie Fields.
Waiuku can seal a semi-final berth in the Bob Chandler Cup Premier 2 competition if they were to beat Pukekohe in Pukekohe.
Te Kauwhata will look to respond after their first loss of the Sid Marshall Shield season with then face old foes Maramarua in the second Golden Gumboot game of the season.
Onewhero travels to Mountfort Park to play in-form Manurewa.
Puni heads over the bridge to Te Kohanga in the Sid Marshall Cup while Tuakau hosts Pukekohe in the other game.
Patumahoe and Karaka will battle it out for top spot in the Massey Cup U21 grade at Patumahoe – the winner will finish the round robin on top.
Manurewa hosts Ardmore Marist while RuaNorth travels to Pukekohe.
Karaka heads to Patumahoe in the U85kg Cup competition while Pukekohe hosts Morrinsville.
In the U85kg Shield, Beachlands Maraetai is at home to Fraser Tech, while Bombay hosts Drury.
Manurewa hosts MK Rangers in the Women’s Premier 1 competition at Mountfort Park while in Division 2, Papakura hosts Northcote, Weymouth is at home to Eden and Patumahoe takes on Pukekohe in Pukekohe.
