It was a Finals clash for the ages as the Auburn Warriors staged a furious comeback to survive their elimination final against the Guildford Owls.
Trailing 22-6, the Warriors rallied to live another day, stealing a slim two-point victory to advance to Week Two.
Auburn 24 (L McGrady 2, J Burchell, T Ionga tries; McGrady 4 goals) bt Guildford 22 (C Porter, L Ngaulafue, K Benson, J Tuitahi tries; Porter 3 goals)
Guildford eliminated from Ron Massey Cup Finals Series.
