Napier Old Boys Marist kicked off the season with a hard-fought 38-27 victory over Clive at Farndon Park on Friday afternoon.
Marist's Michael Buckley was one of the standouts - here he goes over for a try despite Clive's Anzelo Tuitavuki hitching a ride to the in-goal.
In the other game Hastings Rugby and Sports beat Napier Pirate 43-36.
