It was an in-house battle the Northland Roller Derby team on Saturday as they prepare for the New Zealand Derby Top 10 Champs in Tauranga in October.
The 18-strong regional team split into two to put on a hard-fought match - clocking up a few bruises no doubt - with Pop versus Rock at McKay Stadium in Kensington.
![Northland Roller Derby player Rylie Barrett aka 'Brutal Legend' cruises to victory. Photo / Michael Cunningham](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/E5JPOUFFRUL7B63GOR2RFF6HQI.jpg?auth=dc8838a123cc23e6c4346019c47dcc95587605013f0554b25c6efb98f5790123&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
Their skating prowess showcase was followed by a match between their 12 junior roller derby players - again split into two.
Team Rock claimed victory in both bouts.