TKV Reds refuse to back down but Panthers prevail; Eels claim home win Monday 10 August 2026 | Written by Losirene Dasalusalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports ShareTakuvaine (TKV) Reds gave Super 15s defending champions Tupapa Panthers a ‘wake-up call’ at the opening of the 2026 season. Koteka said that with 2 minutes remaining the TKV Reds were on the comeback trail the score locked at, Panthers 31 to 24 TKV Reds, the Reds were hot on attack 10 metres from the Panthers tryline before a timely Panthers defensive intercept resulted in a 90 metre unconverted try at the opposite end of the field. “This final Panthers 80th minute try taking the final score to Panthers 38 and TKV Reds 24.” TKV reds:· Tries: Ethan Connal, Petero Naivalu, Viiga Ruepena. Meanwhile in the Avatiu Eels match against Arorangi Bears, the Eels won on home ground by 31-22.