Marist in search of three-peat

Marist's women have just one game between them and a legacy of local domination.

In search of a three-peat, they have been an almost unstoppable force this season, with eight wins and just one loss to earn their place in the finals.

Having topped the regular season table, the team booked their spot straight to the final and avoided playing in a sudden-death semi-final last weekend.

They will face Moutere this weekend at Trafalgar Park, having conceded just 16 points across three games to their foes across the Whangamoas.

A 37-0 win for Marist in the second round set the tone for what's to come, with Moutere putting just one unconverted try on the board in the team's second encounter when Marist beat them 39-5.

An improved home performance from Moutere saw them lose 22-11 to Marist, but their results against Waimea OB and Kahurangi were enough for them to slip into that second finals spot.

Having beaten Kahurangi last weekend in a 47-19 upset result, Moutere will come into the game with a point to prove but a mountain to climb.

Marist have been a powerhouse in women's rugby for years, with an arm's length list of high achievers sprinkled throughout the ranks.

And greatness breeds greatness, with the players coming through the ranks starting to shine bright on their own.

None brighter than Lucy Mahukia, who has been a dynamic try-scoring machine for Marist at halfback.

In Marist's five games with recorded points scorers, Lucy has amassed an impressive 75 points as she's taken over kicking duties for the team.

With eight tries in those five games, including a hat trick and 25 points against Waimea OB earlier in the season, she will be one to watch as Marist looks to make it three in a row.

The game kicks off from 1:15pm at Trafalgar Park, with all of Marist's hopes riding on the game after already being bundled out of the men's premier and second-grade competitions.